Important annoucement at the end of the episode. Please listen to the end! Join us today for the final episode of Generally Spooky History. We thought we'd go back to where it all started and talk about the mysterious fairy coffins of Arthurs seat. But we're doing something a little bit different. Today, Kieran has prepared a script, and he'll be sharing today's story to Eilidh who will be unscripted for the first time ever on Generally Spooky History. Thank you so much to everyone who has liste...
Oct 31, 2024•1 hr 2 min
Important annoucement at the end of the episode. Please listen to the end! Join us today as we discuss the... Disturbing... tale of the Wizard of Westbow. Along with a side story of the Porteous Riots. Enjoy! Eilidh has a new project! She has officially opened Firecrakle Books , the UK's cosiest secondhand bookshop. For a superb selection of secondhand books, including books Eilidh used to research podcast episodes, head to firecrackebooks.co.uk . Kieran also has a new project! He is writing abo...
Jun 21, 2024•1 hr 22 min
Today we have a guest host on the podcast! Graeme Johncock of Scotland's Stories joined us on a field trip to see the grave of Seath Mor... A curse lies on the stones of that grave, so join us as Eilidh tells us all the grisly details! Enjoy! Scotland's Stories Website Graeme's Book Graeme's Twitter Graeme's Instagram Graeme's Facebook Eilidh has a new project! She has officially opened Firecrakle Books , the UK's cosiest secondhand bookshop. For a superb selection of secondhand books, including...
Jun 14, 2024•1 hr 38 min
We're back to finish off this gruesome tale of Scottish Frankestein. Tune in as we hear about who the man who will be brought back from the dead... Check out the Generally Spooky History merch We'd love to hear your thoughts so consider leaving us a review! :) Eilidh has a new project! She has officially opened Firecrakle Books , the UK's cosiest secondhand bookshop. For a superb selection of secondhand books, including books Eilidh used to research podcast episodes, head to firecrackebooks.co.u...
Jun 07, 2024•1 hr 38 min
Are you ready for a more gruesome tale? This week we are talking about an infamous story of Scottish scientists trying to raise a man from the dead... Check out the Generally Spooky History merch We'd love to hear your thoughts so consider leaving us a review! :) Eilidh has a new project! She has officially opened Firecrakle Books , the UK's cosiest secondhand bookshop. For a superb selection of secondhand books, including books Eilidh used to research podcast episodes, head to firecrackebooks.c...
May 31, 2024•1 hr 36 min
In today's episode, you'll hear the story of Rob Roy, the man, the myth, the legend. He was a successful clan leader and businessman turned outlaw and became a near-mythical figure in Scotland's history. You'll also hear about the supposed hauntings of the 300-year-old Drovers Inn. It feels great to be back, and we hope you enjoy it! Check out the Generally Spooky History merch We'd love to hear your thoughts so consider leaving us a review! :) Eilidh has a new project! She has officially opened...
May 24, 2024•1 hr 41 min
We finally got back behind the mics and read the spooky stories you guys sent us - thanks again, we had such a good time! If you have a spooky story you'd like us to share, you can send it to generallyspooky@gmail.com :) We'd love to hear your thoughts so consider leaving us a review! :) Eilidh has a new project! She has officially opened Firecrakle Books , the UK's cosiest secondhand bookshop. For a superb selection of secondhand books, including books Eilidh used to research podcast episodes, ...
Feb 10, 2024•54 min
The finale is here! We continue on the spooky historical train, stopping off at new ghosts, new curses, and the man who signed the most outrageous contract... Enjoy! Check out the new Generally Spooky History merch We'd love to hear your thoughts so consider leaving us a review! :) Eilidh has a new project! She has officially opened Firecrakle Books , the UK's cosiest secondhand bookshop. For a superb selection of secondhand books, including books Eilidh used to research podcast episodes, head t...
Nov 11, 2023•1 hr 29 min
We're back for part two of Fyvie Castle. This week we're keeping up the spooking and the history with some exciting tales for you. Here about a badass woman who confronted the Duke of Cumberland, and theories about the ghost who is said to walk the halls of Fyvie. We featured a trailer from fellow Scottish Podcasters the Crime Divers! Be sure to check them out here . Enjoy! Check out the new Generally Spooky History merch We'd love to hear what you think so consider leaving us a review! :) Eilid...
Nov 04, 2023•1 hr 17 min
Halloween is almost here and we're keeping you in the spirit of the season with another spooky castle. This is part 1 of possibly 3 but we're changing up the structure and giving you the spooks at the end of each part. So tune in to hear the wild history of Fyvie Castle, and find out why it's one of the most haunted castles we've ever talked about. Enjoy! Check out the new Generally Spooky History merch We'd love to hear what you think so consider leaving us a review! :) Eilidh has a new project...
Oct 27, 2023•1 hr 30 min
Hot off the presses we have a spooky castle for you today! Crathes is regularly touted as the National Trust's most haunted location. For those of you who watched the September Vlog, you'll know we got to visit. And today, we're sharing the full story! Tune in for our oldest history yet, and the two ghostly ladies who are thought to haunt Crathes castle. Enjoy! Check out the new Generally Spooky History merch We'd love to hear what you think so consider leaving us a review! :) Eilidh has a new p...
Oct 20, 2023•2 hr 12 min
I've only just reaised it's Friday the 13th today! What could be more fitting than a whole part dedicated to the spooks. We made you wait but here it is! It's the spooky section of Pitmilly House. We hear all about the poltergeist, the many ghosts, and mysterious fires. Eilidh is keeping true to her word on this being the spookiest season yet! Check out the new Generally Spooky History merch We'd love to hear what you think so consider leaving us a review! :) You can also join us over on Patreon...
Oct 13, 2023•1 hr 40 min
It's our first two-parter of the season! Join us to hear the history of Pitmilly House, the most haunted mansion that you've never heard of. Be sure to let us know your thoughts, we love hearing what you think about episodes. We discuss a right royal scandal this week... do you think it was justified? Check out the new Generally Spooky History merch We'd love to hear what you think so consider leaving us a review! :) Eilidh has a new project! She has officially opened Firecrakle Books , the UK's...
Oct 06, 2023•1 hr 14 min
We're keeping things spooky! This week, Eilidh is telling us about the spooky and haunted Jeburgh Castle jail. It has a super interesting history but we spend almost as long talking about the spooky evidence that people have captured there. Amy's Crypt Video Spirit UK photo David Forrest Daily Record Photo Border Telegraph boy selfie photo We'd love to hear what you think so consider leaving us a review! :) We also included a trailer for Wild For Scotland Eilidh has a new project! She has offici...
Sep 29, 2023•2 hr 3 min
Can you believe that it's Season 6? We're officially in spooky season now! This week, Kieran and I are talking about the intriguing and fascinating Pool House. We even got to visit for ourselves... and Kieran saw something... Let us know what you think in the comments, and let us know if you're excited to be here for Season 6! Eilidh has a new project! She has officially opened Firecrakle Books , the UK's cosiest secondhand bookshop. For a superb selection of secondhand books, including books Ei...
Sep 22, 2023•2 hr 29 min
Hey, thanks for stopping by! This is Generally Spooky History, where we take a deep dive into Scottish history and its spooky tales. You should know that we do things a little differently here. We do your usual podcast things: banter; have fun; complain about the patriarchy, but what we really love to do is take our time. We’re in no rush when it comes to a good story, and you don’t need to be either. So come and join us for a couple hours! If hearing about the interesting, unbelievable and some...
Aug 07, 2023•55 sec
Surprise! We have a bonus episode! Eilidh sat down with Marti and Effie from Mums, Mysteries and Murder to have a good old natter. A blether, even... They discuss unsolved mysteries, heebie jeebies and the Loch Ness Monster - who wouldn't want to chat about that? Be sure to follow Marti and Effie over on their Instagram and if you haven't checked out their podcast, we highly recommend them. They're fab! And Love it or hate it we'd love it if you would consider leaving us a review wherever you li...
Jun 30, 2023•58 min
IT'S THE SEASON 5 FINALE! THIS IS NOT A DRILL! We're so excited to bring you the final part of our Edinburgh Castle epic. We've loved getting to chat with you about so much, and we feel really proud of this whole season. Enjoy! We featured a trailer from our friends at Mums Mysteries and Murders who we highly recommend you check out. And Love it or hate it we'd love it if you would consider leaving us a review wherever you listen to this podcast. You can also join us over on Patreon for loads of...
Jun 23, 2023•2 hr 36 min
Hey, everybody! We're back with the third part of our Edinburgh Castle epic! This week we're talking about the Charles v Cromwell debacle, Jacobite Risings and some not very successful sieges... Hope you've been enjoying this last epic saga of the season. We featured a trailer from our friend Melissa from Skylark Bell who we highly recommend you check out. And Love it or hate it we'd love it if you would consider leaving us a review wherever you listen to this podcast. You can also join us over ...
Jun 16, 2023•1 hr 39 min
Ready to hear about sieges, sieges and more sieges? Then this is the episode for you! We're carrying on the crazy history of Edinburgh Castle - the castle episode to beat all castle episodes! Enjoy! We featured a trailer from our friends at Nightcap Nebula who we highly recommend you check out. And Love it or hate it we'd love it if you would consider leaving us a review wherever you listen to this podcast. Eilidh has a new project! She has officially opened Firecrakle Books , the UK's cosiest s...
Jun 09, 2023•1 hr 27 min
Folks... it's finale time. We can't believe it's finally here, and this is our 50th main episode (not counting multiple parts)! We begin the long and winding history of Edinburgh Castle - one of Scotland's most recognisable landmarks. It's basically the symbol for Scotland itself. We hope you enjoy it! Happy 50th episode, everybody! We featured a trailer from our friends at The Activity Continues who we highly recommend you check out. And Love it or hate it we'd love it if you would consider lea...
Jun 02, 2023•1 hr 33 min
Here's Part 2 of our Ballechin House saga, hope you're enjoying it. You'll be pleased to hear that Kieran has a fidget cube now, so pen fidgeting should be at a minimum... Enjoy! We featured a trailer from our friends at Spilling The Crime who we highly recommend you check out. And Love it or hate it we'd love it if you would consider leaving us a review wherever you listen to this podcast. You can also join us over on Patreon for loads of cool stuff: Get access to new ad-free episodes a day bef...
May 26, 2023•1 hr 49 min
We're back with a very unusual kind of ghost story for you this week: the controversial haunting of Ballechin House. This week we set the scene: why was Ballechin House haunted? Why did the Society for Psychical Research get involved? And did Kieran really want to be a magician? Enjoy! We featured a trailer from Murder Road Trip who we highly recommend you check out. And Love it or hate it we'd love it if you would consider leaving us a review wherever you listen to this podcast. You can also jo...
May 19, 2023•1 hr 35 min
Hope you're ready, it's our folklore episode of the season! Although this one is different to the others we've done before. We're talking about the legend of King David and the White Stag. Did it really happen? What does it mean? Does Kieran have a spiritual connection with the White Stag without even knowing? You'll have to listen to find out... You can check out the La Belle Rebelle merch right here. We also featured a trailer from Horror Roulette who we highly recommend you check out. And Lov...
May 12, 2023•1 hr 11 min
This week we're taking a trip back to spooky town and sharing the story of the Lochmaben vampire! But what's a good spooky story without some historical context so you'll get to hear the local history of Lochmaben Castle. Plus Eilidh brings up a paranormal expert we haven't talked about in a while... Enjoy! You can check out the La Belle Rebelle merch right here. We also featured a trailer from Haunted or Hoax who we highly recommend you check out. And Love it or hate it we'd love it if you woul...
May 05, 2023•2 hr 10 min
Welcome back! This week we are finishing the Campbells of Inveraray saga. We are talking about a Very British Scandal, the many Dukes of Argyll, and Eilidh is sharing the spooks in and around Inveraray Castle. We hope you've enjoyed this absolutely epic tale and we look forward to bringing you a brand new episode next week! You can check out the La Belle Rebelle merch right here. We also featured a trailer from The Skylark Bell who we highly recommend you check out. And Love it or hate it we'd l...
Apr 28, 2023•2 hr 11 min
Hello again! This week we are back for Part 2 of the Campbells of Inveraray. We're talking murder plots, even more power-grabbing, and even an execution or two... Enjoy! You can check out the La Belle Rebelle merch right here. We featured a podcast Trailer from our friends Shittin' Bricks. Check them out on all the major platforms. And Love it or hate it we'd love if you would consider leaving us a review wherever you listen to this podcast. You can also join us over on Patreon for loads of cool...
Apr 21, 2023•1 hr 55 min
We're back, baby! And we've got the start of our biggest episode yet. Today Eilidh starts the enormous history of the Campbells of Inveraray. We manage to cover a massacre, a burning, and a drowning this week... so this episode perhaps isn't for the faint-hearted! As we said in the episode, our La Belle Rebelle merch has landed! We are super happy with how it turned out and can't wait for you all to see it. Don't forget you get a discount with your Patreon membership, be sure to use it if you fe...
Apr 14, 2023•1 hr 51 min
As promised, this week Eilidh is taking us abroad. We're going all the way to Egypt! That's right, Eilidh is telling us the story of a young couple in the 1930s who travelled to Egypt and may have taken home more than just a souvenir... This week we featured a podcast trailer from Haunted UK which we highly recommend you check out. Love it or hate it we'd love if you would consider leaving us a review wherever you listen to this podcast. You can also join us over on Patreon for loads of cool stu...
Mar 10, 2023•2 hr 4 min
We're really diving into something different this week. We're talking conspiracy, we're talking secret military testing happening in the Hebrides. Word of warning, this episode is a bit grim. If you don't want to join us for this one, I understand! Enjoy! Love it or hate it we'd love if you would consider leaving us a review wherever you listen to this podcast. We featured a Trailer for the Mum's Mysteries and Murder podcast. Check out their podcast on Spotify or anywhere you listen to podcasts ...
Mar 03, 2023•1 hr 21 min
