Scottish & Scared Podcast

Scottish & Scared Podcast•www.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

What's You're Favourite Scary Movie?

Join Stefanie and her old man as they talk about their favourite horror movies and which one's scared the living daylights out of them as kids. AS it's the season for it they also discuss their favourite Halloween costumes throughout the years. Contact us: scottishandscared@gmail.com Instagram: @scottishandscaredpod

Sep 21, 2020•1 hr 11 min

Scottish Mythological Creatures

From friendly werewolves to demon horse men. The Scots have it all. Join us as we talk about some of the weirder creatures from Scottish Mythology. If you have any stories send them on to us at scottishandscared@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram - @scottishandscaredpod

Sep 11, 2020•47 min

The Legend Of Sawney Bean

An incestual, cannibalistic family living in a cave on the coast. Ambushing travelers, butchering them and hanging their limbs from the roof of their cave. Sounds like a horror movie, right? Wrong, join us as we discuss the legend of Alexander "Sawney" Bean and his family. Is it nothing more than a fable or could this be a true story from the dark side of Scottish History? Get in touch at scottishandscared@gmail.com Follow us on instagram @scottishandscaredpod

Sep 03, 2020•49 min

Poveglia Island

In today's episode we talk about why Poveglia Island is known as one of the most haunted places on earth. With it's morbid and tragic history it's no wonder the locals refuse to step foot on it. Email us your stories at scottishandscared@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram: @scottishandscaredpod

Aug 24, 2020•58 min

Burke & Hare

Today we discuss one of our famous relative's ... just a joke. In 1828 William Burke and William Hare went on a little killing spree around Edinburgh. Body snatching was extremely common at this time, as a way to make money. The bodies would be sold of to medical students and surgeons struggling to find cadavers. The fresher the corpse the higher the price. It's said they killed sixteen people, but the real number could be lower, or higher. If you have any stories please send them on to us at sc...

Aug 17, 2020•28 min

The Lochmaben Vampire

In the woods surrounding Lochmaben Castle there lurks an evil and sinister creature centuries old. Who or what could it be? Email us your stories at scottishandscared@gmail.com Instagram: @scottishandscaredpod

Aug 03, 2020•40 min

The Mackenzie Poltergeist

For years people have been attacked, bruised, burned and scared shiteless. Who or what is lurking in this small cemetery in Old Town Edinburgh and why is it so pissed off? If you've been to the kirkyard and have any stories let us know: scottishandscared@gmail.com

Jul 24, 2020•43 min

The Barra Boy

Today's tale is the story of eight year old Cameron McAuley. Since the moment he could talk he has been telling everyone he comes from a place called Barra. Is this a case of possible past lives, or just a child making up stories? If you have any stories about past lives please let us know: scottishandscared@gmail.com

Jul 24, 2020•48 min

Scottish Witch Trials

Today we have a look into the witch trials of the 1500's - 1700's. Why where these trials so widespread here in Scotland and why where so many people found guilty of a crime that doesn't exist? If you have any witchy stories let us know: scottishandscared@gmail.com

Jul 24, 2020•46 min

Loch Ness Monster

In our first episode we dive into one of Scotland's biggest mysteries. The Loch Ness Monster. Is there a prehistoric monster living in the depths of Loch Ness, or is this just a case of mistaken identity? Let us know your stories and theories: scottishandscared@gmail.com

Jul 24, 2020•54 min

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