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Scottish & Scared Podcast

Scottish & Scared Podcastwww.scottishandscared.com
A weekly podcast covering all things Scottish and sometimes scary. Hosted by Stefanie she discusses everything from haunted castles, ghost stories and mythological creatures from across Scotland. If your interested in Scottish history, horror or just love a good ghost story this is the podcast for you. Website: https://scottishandscared.com/ Instagram: @scottishandscaredpod Team: @stefanietyre @sashatyre Email: scottishandscared@gmail.com
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Episodes

Cursed Objects: The Black Aggie

Graveyards and cemeteries are eerie places for obvious reasons, but Druid Ridge Cemetery, Maryland was once home to a cursed sculpture named The Black Aggie. She once sparked fear in the hearts of the locals with tales of curses and death, but maybe it's her dark history that makes her such a tragic figure. Contact Us: Website: www.scottishandscared.com Email: scottishandscared@gmail.com Instagram: @scottishandscaredpod

Jul 20, 202512 min

Episode 55: Allanbank House

Although no longer standing Allanbank House at the Scottish borders, was the home to an elegant young ghoul known as Pearlin Jeanne. Falling head over heels in love for it's occupant Sir Stuart, who left her to die in the streets of Paris. With her last breath she swore to make his life a living misery if he ever took the hand of another and she did not disappoint. Listen in to hear all about Pearlin Jeanne and the well deserved chaos she inflicted on this wretched man's life. Website: www.scott...

Jul 13, 202519 min

Cursed Objects: Little Mannie

Discovered in a dirt basement in England this cute little figure was said to have been of Celtic origin. That was until he was put on display and identified by a visitor as a nomoli stone figure, originating from Sierra Leone, West Africa. How this 16th Century little man made his way across the world still remains a mystery, but one thing's for sure he's a very mischievous wee thing. Contact Us: Website: www.scottishandscared.com Email: scottishandscared@gmail.com Instagram: @scottishandscaredp...

Mar 17, 202513 min

Episode 54: Gight Castle

Hiding under a blanket of shrubs and vines are the ruins of Gight Castle. A 16th Century stronghold with a bloody and troubled past. With it's scenic and peaceful surroundings you would never know that the devil was below your feet. Contact Us: www.scottishandscared.com Instagram: @scottishandscared.com Email: scottishandscared@gmail.com

Mar 12, 202512 min

Cursed Objects: The Cursed Pillar

On the corner of Broad Street, Augusta once stood a very forgettable stone pillar. Little would you know that this stone pillar once struck fear and terror into the locals during the 1800's. Stories of a curse bound to strike those down who dared lay a finger upon it. Find out more of it's dark past in this week's episode. Contact Us: Website: scottishandscared.com Instagram: @scottishandscaredpod Email: scottishandscared@gmail.com

Feb 03, 202513 min

Episode 53: Ballechin House

Have you ever heard of The Most Haunted House in Scotland? Just outside Perthshire nestled in the dark and eerie Ballechin woods, stands the remains of Ballechin House. Owned by the Steuart family since the 15th Century this beautiful Georgian estate is now notorious for it's very haunted reputation. Tales of mysterious deaths, dog murder and ghostly going's on await in this week's episode. Contact Us: Email: scottishandscared@gmail.com Instagram: @scottishandscaredpod Website: scottishandscared...

Jan 31, 202519 min

Episode 52: Flannan Isles Lighthouse

In the Outer Hebrides sits a lighthouse. Famous for the disappearance of three of it's keepers in December of 1900. The mystery surrounding the dissapearnce remains unsolved to this day. Tales of sea monsters, ghost ships and murder. Tune in to find out what happened to the keepers of the Flannan Isle Lighthouse. Christmas for Kids Glasgow: Instagram: @christmasforkidsglasgow Donate: https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/christmasforkids2024?utm_term=4BJDjPPdj Contact Us: Website: www.scottish...

Nov 29, 202425 min

Cursed Objects: The Conjured Chest

In Meade County, Kentucky sits a unique piece of mahogany veneered furniture. A treat for the eye, but dive deeper into it's origins and you might be surprised to hear of it's dark history and involvement in over ten deaths. Is this chest cursed, or is this just a case of wrong place, wrong time. Contact Us: Email: scottishandscared@gmail.com Instagram: @scottishandscaredpod www.scottishandscared.com Kentucky Historical Society Website: https://history.ky.gov/ Instagram: @kentuckyhistoricalsocie...

Nov 24, 202425 min

Mythical Beasts of Scotland V

Surprise, surprise we have more unsettling creature tales from Scottish Folklore. This time we have tales of the deep and the monster of all monsters. We also have the tale of the solitary green lady. Listen in to find out more. Contact Us: scottishandscared@gmail.com Instagram: @scottishandscaredpod Team: @stefanietyre @sashatyre Website: scottishandscared.com

Aug 15, 202329 min

The Edinburgh Vaults

Edinburgh is known as the most haunted city in Scotland, but did you know that Edinburgh has a city below it's cobbles. The Vaults are an underground series of rooms and chambers that lay undiscovered for over 100 years. They've been investigated by Ghost Adventures and Most Haunted to name a few. So listen in to find out why they are so notoriously haunted. Vaults Tour Companies: https://www.auldreekietours.com/ Contact Us: Email: scottishandscared@gmail.com Instagram: @scottishandscaredpod Tea...

Jul 28, 202324 min

Kellie Castle

In Fife, Scotland you will find the fairytale like Kellie Castle. Dating back to the 14th Century and still standing today it is now cared for by the National Trust of Scotland. Although the castle doesn't have our usual bloody history it does have a few ghosties that roam it's corridors. HorrorCon Scotland Tickets: https://www.northernfrights.co.uk/ Website: www.scottishandscared.com Instagram: @scottishandscaredpod Team: @stefanietyre @sashatyre

Jun 11, 20237 min

The Ringcroft Poltergiest

In 17th Century Scotland the devil was causing havoc. During a time of religious upset stories of evil ghosts and hauntings where all the rage. Today's tale takes us to a small farm in Northern Scotland where a family home was infested with an evil presence and endured three months of strange and violent activity. Horror Con Scotland Tickets: www.northernfrights.co.uk/ Website: www.scottishandscared.com Contact Us: scottishandscared@gmail.com Instagram: @scottishandscaredpod Team: @stefanietyre ...

Jun 07, 202322 min

The Devil of Ardvreck Castle

Another haunted castle steeped in bloody Scottish History. What remains of Ardvreck castle is nestled on a small hill overlooking Loch Assynt in the Scottish Highlands. Along with the history there are tales of mermaids, ghostly figures and even the devil himself. HorrorCon Scotland Website: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/horror-con-scotland-aberdeen-2023-tickets-416971411717 Contact Us: scottishandscared@gmail.com Instagram: @scottishandscaredpod Team: @stefanietyre @sashatyre

May 12, 202317 min

Mythical Beasts Of Scotland IV

We're bacckkkkk! What better way to get back into it than to tell you about some more nasty beasties from Scottish folklore. This week we have a lovely big worm who likes to show off his pearly whites, a hairy hand with no body and a sea monster who loves a cuddle. HorrorCon Scotland Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/horror-con-scotland-aberdeen-2023-tickets-416971411717 Contact Us: Email: scottishandscared@gmail.com Instagram: @scottishandscaredpod Team: @stefanietyre @sashatyre

Apr 25, 202319 min

Scottish Collaboration Episode 9: Terrible Music & The Little Pod Of Insipration

The Little Pod of Inspritation: The love between a grandfather and grandson is one that can't be touched, and far stronger than you or I. My equipment: https://www.shure.com/en-MEA/products/microphones/sm7b (Shure SM7B Microphone) https://amzn.to/3geVL2w (Motu M2 Audio Interface) https://amzn.to/3JUtJVn (Sony MDR-7506 Studio Monitor Headphones) https://www.ocwhite.com/product/podcast-pro-microphone-boom/ (Podcast Pro Boom Arm by Accu-Lite and O.C. White) Recommended resources: https://www.captiv...

Dec 11, 20224 min

Scottish Collaboration Episode 8: The Culture Swally & 2 Pints of Bru

The Culture Swally: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/cultureswallypod/ Twitter https://twitter.com/SwallyPod Or get in touch at cultureswally@gmail.com 2 Pints of Bru & a Chocolate Crispie: For the last episode of 2021, Jacqui and Emma chat about when Christmas origins in Scotland as well as the church reformation and when Christmas was cancelled!!! Find out more by tuning in. See you 2022. Wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas x

Dec 11, 20221 hr 22 min

Scottish Collaboration Episode 7: Adventures Around Scotland & The Scottish Ghost Company

Adventures around Scotland: Twitter - https://twitter.com/ScotAdventures Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/adventuresaroundscotland/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/AdventuresAroundScotland Website - https://www.adventuresaroundscotland.com/ The Scottish Ghost Company: Faecbook - https://www.facebook.com/thescottishghostcompany/ Website - https://www.thescottishghostcompany.co.uk/

Dec 09, 20227 min

Scottish Collaboration Episode 6: Chatsunami Podcast & Which Murderer Podcast

This episode we play you a wee promo for the Chatsunami Podcast. Give it a listen and if that's something that tickles your fancy head over and give them a follow, subscribe and review. We also play an episode from the Which Murderer Podcast that we hope you enjoy. Again if you do please go give them a follow, subscribe and review. Chatsunami: Availaible on all podcast platforms Which Murderer?: In Season 4 Episode 31 the girls take a listener suggestion from VIP future mother-in-law Jenny and c...

Dec 08, 202248 min

Scottish Collaboration Episode 5: Scottish Murders Podcast

Tonight it's all about the Scottish Murders Podcast. A fortnightly podcast covering solved and unsolved murders from across Scotland, or involving Scottish people. We have had the pleasure of meeting the host Dawn and she is an absolute star, so please go subscribe, follow and review. We will be playing Love Triangles Part 1 for you, so if you enjoy head over to Scottish Murders Podcast to hear Part 2. All the information needed will be below. Scottish Murders Podcast: Part One - In June 1955, 2...

Dec 08, 202234 min

Scottish Collaboration Episode 4: Everything Coincidental Podcast

For our second episode tonight we will be featuring an episode from the Everything Coincidental Podcast. A podcast that covers all things paranormal. Very fun and light-hearted and the hosts make it so easy to listen to. As well as being part of the collaboration this podcast also happens to be one of my favourites. So if you enjoy the episode please go subscribe, follow, review all the good stuff. All their information will be below. Everything Coincidental In Season 3 Episode 6 of the Everythi...

Dec 07, 202251 min

Scottish Collaboration Episode 3: Spellbound Caithness & What Is ... ? Podcast

Tonight we will be featuring an episode from the What Is ..? Podcast covering Dungeons & Dragons. This is a podcast that covers everything and anything. It's a fun light-hearted show with a wide variety of topics. If you enjoy the episode go give them a follow, subscribe, review. All their information will be below. We also quickly mention Spellbound Caithness. Who are a small online Scottish small business. They specialise in alternative, witchy gifts. Everything from wax melts to voodoo do...

Dec 07, 202245 min

Scottish Collaboration Episode 2: Mums, Mysteries & Murder Podcast

Day two of the collaboration and we are very pleased to be featuring the Mums, Mysteries and Murder Podcast. Stefanie had the pleasure of appearing on these lovely ladies show to tell them the eerie tale of Baldoon Castle, so please go check that out over on their show. Tonight we will be playing you their episode all about the Loch Ness Monster. We hope you enjoy and love their show as much as we do. Please go follow, subscribe and review. All their details are below: Mums, Mysteries & Murd...

Dec 06, 20221 hr 7 min

Scottish Collaboration Episode 1: Crime Divers Podcast & Scottish Memories Podcast

We are kicking off the Scottish Collaboration with Crime Divers & Scottish Memories. If you enjoy please go give them a follow, subscribe and leave a review. All of the information you need is below: Crime Divers Podcast Instagram & Twitter: crime_divers_pod Email: crime_divers_pod@outlook.com YouTube: CrimeDivers Podcast TikTok: crimediverspodcast Scottish Memories: Twitter: https://twitter.com/the_broonfords Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_broonfords Follow the dogs on Instagr...

Dec 05, 202252 min

Deaths At Disney

I thought it would be good idea to look into the countless number of deaths, ride malfunctions and fatal injuries that have occurred at Disney Parks. The week before I rode the rides for myself. I'm a genius and I'm terrified! Contact Us: scottishandscared@gmail.com Instagram: @scottishandscaredpod Team: @stefanietyre @sashatyre

Sep 25, 202225 min

Darkside Of Disney Parks

We all know Disneyland as the happiest place on earth, but just how happy is it? Join me as I talk ghosts, creepy dolls and brain eating amoeba. Contact Us: scottishandscared@gmail.com Instagram: @scottishandscaredpod Team: @stefanietyre @sashatyre

Sep 18, 202225 min

The Devil Of Glenluce

This week's episode is about Gilbert Campbell and the entity that terrorised his family from 1654 - 1656. It would seem the devil loves himself a wee vacation in the Scottish countryside. Contact Us: scottishandscared@gmail.com Instagram: @scottishandscaredpod Team: @stefanietyre @sashatyre Scottish Collaboration Site: https://scottishmurders.com/collab/

Aug 23, 202221 min

Listener Stories From Stirling Castle

Tonight's episode was made possible by our listener the lovely Jack who used to work at Stirling Castle and has many a ghost story to tell. He was kind enough to tell us all about the different experiences he had during his time there and I'm honoured to be sharing them with you. I just hope I did them justice. Contact Us: scottishandscared@gmail.com Instagram: @scottishandscaredpod Team: @stefanietyre @sashatyre

Aug 05, 202233 min

Mythical Beasts of Scotland III

In today's episode we talk about more scary and creepy creatures from scottish folklore. Suprisingly none of them are water dwellers, so my thalassaphobia was safe this week, but we do have demonic cats, hungry dragons and even an entity that is straight out of a pokedex. Contact Us: scottishandscared@gmail.com Instagram: @scottishandscaredpod

Jul 01, 202225 min

My First Ghost Hunt at Castle Menzies

I got to visit Castle Menzies this past weekend to go on my first ghost hunt with History and Horror Tours. I had a fantastic time, but did I see a ghost? You'll need to listen to find out. Tour Company: https://www.historyandhorrortours.com/ Castle Website: https://www.castlemenzies.org/ Contact Us: scottishandscared@gmail.com Instagram: @scottishandscaredpod

May 24, 202232 min

Bonus Episode: A Wee Chinwag

I just wanted to give you a wee update on a few things relating to the show and share a few personal experiences in relation to mental health. If you're not interested in my life or my personal experiences this episode is not for you, so just kindly act like you never saw it - Thank you. Tour Company: https://www.historyandhorrortours.com Contact Us: scottishandscared@gmail.com Instagram: @scottishandscaredpod

May 17, 202235 min
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