The terrifying A70 road incident happened on August 27th 1992 shortly after 11:30pm, when two friends Gary Wood and Colin Wright were travelling between Edinburgh and Tarbrax en route to deliver a satellite system to their friends house. Their journey which was supposed to have taken no more than 30 minutes, but after encountering a strange object in the sky, it ended up taking them much longer. After seeing the strange object floating above the road, the two men lost 1.5 hours of their lives th...
Jan 25, 2023•57 min•Ep. 26
The Mackenzie Poltergeist is one of the most infamous ghosts of all time. Who was George Mackenzie, and what is the history of the graveyard which he violently haunts? Join us this week as Olivia talks us through the history of Greyfriars Kirkyard, and what is called the world's first concentration camp, The Coventanters Prison. Here, prisoners were exposed to the open air without food, warmth or shelter. Many men perished at the disdainful treatment of Lord Mackenzie, who in turn gained the nic...
Jan 18, 2023•53 min•Ep. 25
Taking place in today's Victoria Street, (Edinburgh, Scotland), there is no such story as dark as the tale of Major Thomas Weir, known in history of the West Bow Wizard. Weir, in his day, a renowned preacher suddenly confessed to his congregation horrific sins including incest, witchcraft and beastiality. His confession led to his shocking public demise, as well as his sister Jean’s. Their house was later known as "the most haunted house in Scotland", and to this day harbours the ghosts of sinne...
Jan 11, 2023•1 hr•Ep. 24
Fairies, or fair folk , are an important part of Scottish folklore. Fair folk are said to be metaphorical mirrors, being either good or evil, reflecting human nature back to itself. All waterways, mountains and lochs in Scotland are said to be protected by a fairy. Celtic mythology is steeped in historical tales of fairies, dating back to prehistoric times. Listen to this weeks episode to hear more about the history of Scottish fairies, and where you might come across them. Our Patreon is only £...
Jan 04, 2023•49 min•Ep. 23
One of the key activities for anyone wishing to take in the awe inspiring landscape of the Scottish wilderness is to hike up one of of 100's of mountain ranges. While venturing up these long paths, it's not uncommon for many a hillwalker to take overnight refuge in a bothy. Although after a hard days walk taking rest in a bothy is a welcome pitstop, you can't always guarantee you are alone in these old and abandoned buildings. Sometimes other walkers will join you... and sometimes something more...
Dec 28, 2022•49 min•Ep. 22
We're back! Season two is here, a mere four days before Christmas. Christmas these days might mean beautiful lights, cosy fires, eggnog, Elf or Love Actually and presents, but back in the day... it was creepy as shit. Join us this week as Olivia explores the creepy old folklore and traditions associated with Christmas over the years. We have Patreon! If you love the chat, become a patron for just £3/month: www.patreon.com/isthisplacehaunted Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informa...
Dec 21, 2022•49 min•Ep. 21
This is our final episode in series one, thank you all so much for listening! We are ending with another Sinister Sessions! We regale you with scary stories of a frightening Ouija board experiment (from one of our listeners), haunted friend experiences and Olivia snoring on her girls trip. We hope you've enjoyed this series and look forward to more spooky stories in December. As usual guys, don't listen in the DARK! PS. Slightly more Effs and Jeffs this week. Apologies, the fear is real. Hosted ...
Nov 23, 2022•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 20
We're not scared by many things, but the deep pits of Reddit is one of them. Olivia goes down the rabbit hole of haunted Reddit, regaling us with some terrifying ghost tales. Enjoy the penultimate episode of season one! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 16, 2022•48 min•Ep. 19
The Amityville House is one of the most easily recognised images in the world of horror. It is the scene of a horrific mass murder in 1974, where Ronnie DeFeo Jr. brutally shot his whole family while they slept. It was later the scene of the famous haunting of the Lutz family (which this episode focuses on) and their 28 day stint in the murder house. In 1977, the stories of the Lutz family residence on 112 Ocean Avenue were published in the best selling novel The Amityville Horror by Jay Ansen. ...
Nov 09, 2022•59 min•Ep. 18
We've all heard of the witch trials in Salem, but did you know Scotland had their very own trials a hundred years before? This week, Olivia touches upon the Salem witch trials and how history led to that point. There is written evidence of the condemnation of witchcraft as far back as 1800 BC! In 1590, over 70 people were accused of witchcraft in the small Scottish coastal town of North Berwick. Join us as we discuss the trials, the mass hysteria that accompanied them and the tragic story of a r...
Nov 01, 2022•48 min•Ep. 17
For the final episode in month of macabre, Olivia and Lauren are joined once again by the delightful Andy (and his cat Lizzy) from the podcast Spooky Island Radio . In this Sinister Session, we share spooky experiences including; the infamous hat man, messages from the dead, imaginary friends and much more. Don't listen in the dark. Spooky Island Radio: https://open.spotify.com/show/6GeEyA2zafWp2KzoAyFzT4?si=151e1a72e4af4209 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Oct 24, 2022•53 min•Ep. 16
The Bell Witch haunting is one of the most well-documented supernatural occurrences in American history. It tells of the haunting of the Bell Family of Red River, Tennessee over several years, attacks focused on the head of the family John Bell and his daughter Elizabeth known as "Betsy". The cause of the activity was reported to be by a Witch called "Kate" who had developed a vendetta against John Bell. Episode minutes: 0-7 mins - Introduction 7-17 mins - Real Housewives chat 18 mins - Bell Wit...
Oct 18, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 15
Our second episode of Month of Macabre is about the terrifying true story of Anneliese Michel, a young woman from Bavaria, West Germany. She harrowingly underwent 67 exorcisms in the space of 10 months, and tragically died at the age of 23. She'd underwent over five years of psychiatric treatment with no improvement, and her family turned to the church in total desperation to save their daughter. Two priests were sued for negligible homicide after her death, and the case inspired The Exorcism of...
Oct 12, 2022•38 min•Ep. 14
This week we discuss the essential ghost hunting methodology of EVP. Are you a budding ghost hunter? Then, you need to invest in a good old fashioned tape recorder and start asking questions. Lauren chats through the history of the method, why we use it today and why she's team Kathy (RHOBH). Tune in for the first episode of our MONTH OF MACABRE, and leave the light on. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 04, 2022•59 min•Ep. 13
This week, Olivia talks us through the infamous Forgotten World Highway in New Zealand, which is known for being incredibly remote and mysterious (and beautiful)! Join us as we look into into the now derelict Kingseat Hospital's history, which was a psychiatric care facility that opened in 1929. In its 70 years as a functioning hospital, countless patients have come forward with experiences of horrendous maltreatment and abuse. The abandoned asylum is now a horror amusement, but there is over 10...
Sep 27, 2022•43 min•Ep. 12
Coming to you LIVE from NZ and Scotland! This week, Lauren and Olivia discuss Glamis Castle in the Scottish highlands, an almost iconic Scottish landmark. Apart from having a long and sometimes dark history, it's for centuries has connections with the Royal family. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 21, 2022•40 min•Ep. 11
This week, our beloved host Olivia is preparing to fly across the world so until she returns to the pod next week Lauren is joined by a mystery guest to discuss our favourite ghostly film and some scary experiences. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 14, 2022•53 min•Ep. 10
DISCLAIMER: we do not endorse use of the Ouija board. JUST DON'T DO IT. The talking board, the spirit board... whatever you call it, the Ouija board is a staple in many spiritualistic practices today. Olivia takes us through the history of the Ouija board, how it was birthed in the Spiritualism Movement, and how the Satanic Panic of the 70s changed how we view it. We end with some terrifying true tales of those brave enough to play with the Ouija board. P.S. we start the episode with an imprompt...
Sep 06, 2022•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 9
Welcome to Sinister Sessions. The first of (hopefully) many, we discuss creepy stories from our friends, families and listeners. This week's we have a phantom doorbell ringer, dream visitations and cupboards opening themselves. Nope. Full disclosure, we do talk about RHOBH at the start of the ep for a bit, so skip ahead about 20 minutes if you want the spooky only! Send us your story! isthisplacehauntedpodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Aug 24, 2022•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 8
Lauren researches the infamous Enfield Poltergeist this week, which is the inspiration for the second movie in the Conjuring series. This paranormal case rocked Britain in its time, dividing the nation into believers and sceptics. Listen as we tell the story of young Janet, who became the most affected by the entity. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 16, 2022•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 7
This week, Olivia researches Waverly Hills Sanitorium which has an extensive history of death, illness and abuse. Listen as we explore the entities that reside there, including the absolutely terrifyingly named Creeper. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 09, 2022•35 min•Ep. 6
Paranormal podcast by two hilarious Scottish gals. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 06, 2022•1 min
This week, we have the LOVELY Andy from Spooky Island Radio in a podcast crossover. We discuss our own paranormal experiences, the most scary cases we've researched and also there are MANY Yvette Fielding references (thanks Lauren). Check out Andy's podcast: Spooky Island Radio Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 02, 2022•59 min
This week, Lauren tells us all about Pluckley, which many claim is the most haunted town in all of the UK. It's over 1000 years old with countless hauntings. Listen with the lights on... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 26, 2022•59 min•Ep. 5
Are you even a ghost podcast if you don't cover the Ancient Ram Inn? This week, Olivia walks us through the infamous haunted location, which are said to be haunted by several ghosts, including: a witch, a cavalier on a horse, monks, bishops, weavers, a murdered girl and human sacrifices. The Ancient Ram Inn is over a thousand years old, so there's got to be plenty spirits there, good and bad... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jul 19, 2022•34 min•Ep. 4
This week... has been a traumatic week. We decided, for the sake of our mental health, to go with a more light-hearted episode this week! Basically, we talk everything from Gail Porter to medieval ghosts. Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 12, 2022•50 min•Ep. 3
So... are we haunted? Following on from the first episode, we tell stories from ourselves and loved ones that remain unexplained. Get your s'mores and a blanket. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 05, 2022•54 min•Ep. 2
In this first episode, we introduce ourselves and discuss why we are fascinated with scary things. Some terrifying personal experiences are discussed as well as a "shag, marry, kill" you won't want to miss. Got a ghost story to share? Send to isthisplacehauntedpodcast@gmail.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 28, 2022•52 min•Ep. 1
