Tales From Wyrd Scotland
27 episodes - English - Latest episode: 12 days ago -Tales From Wyrd Scotland is a podcast exploring the wyrd, wonderful world of Scotland's supernatural, quirky and frankly terrifying past. Told in the manner of a fireside tale/radio drama, carefully crafted sound design and eldritch, ethereal music work along side masterful narration to weave eerie tales to chill even the darkest heart.
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Tales From Wyrd Scotland | Episode 25 - The Dark Lady Of Littledean
April 12, 2024 09:51 - 14 minutes - 32.4 MBEpisode 25 - The Dark Lady of Littledean In which Gordon Stewart explores the dark history of the little remembered Littledean tower in the Scottish Borderlands. This episode was written and narrated by Gordon Stewart. It was recorded, produced and radiophonically designed by Nick Cole-Hamilton: www.youbetterrun.media The Tales From Wyrd Scotland logo was designed by Andrew Cowan: www.andrewcowan.co/ This is a You Better Run Media Production For more wyrdness, follow us on Twitter: twit...
Tales From Wyrd Scotland | Episode 24 - The Deil's Days
December 23, 2023 10:44 - 20 minutes - 47.3 MBEpisode 24 - The Deil's Days When making a deal with the Devil you must always check the small print, lest you get more than you bargained for. Barbara Buchanan tells a dark tale which she has written for these long yuletide nights. This episode was recorded, produced and radiophonically designed by Nick Cole-Hamilton: www.youbetterrun.media The Tales From Wyrd Scotland logo was designed by Andrew Cowan: www.andrewcowan.co/ This is a You Better Run Media Production For more wyrdness, fo...
Tales From Wyrd Scotland | Episode 23 - Rites And Mysteries
December 01, 2023 10:12 - 11 minutes - 27 MBEpisode 23 - Rites and Mysteries. We're back! Nick Cole-Hamilton recounts his experience with a supposedly haunted book... This episode was written, read, produced and radiophonically designed by Nick Cole-Hamilton: www.youbetterrun.media The Tales From Wyrd Scotland logo was designed by Andrew Cowan: www.andrewcowan.co/ This is a You Better Run Media Production For more wyrdness, follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/TalesWyrd
Tales From Wyrd Scotland | Episode 22 - Feartie, A Winters Fable
December 21, 2022 15:56 - 39 minutes - 91.3 MBEpisode 22 - Feartie, a Winter's Fable When there is no witness, when guilt cannot be proven, our only punishment is that which remains, that which haunts us. Barbara Buchanan narrates a dark fable which she has written for the dark season. This episode was recorded, produced and radiophonically designed by Nick Cole-Hamilton: www.youbetterrun.media The Tales From Wyrd Scotland logo was designed by Andrew Cowan: www.andrewcowan.co/ This is a You Better Run Media Production For more wyrd...
Tales From Wyrd Scotland | Episode 21 - Vanished Lands
August 17, 2022 12:45 - 42 minutes - 97.6 MBEpisode 21 - Vanished Lands - Ghost Towns, Lost Islands And Places That Never Were. Gordon Stewart explores towns engulfed by sand, lone mythic islands in the Atlantic, and a town which never was. This episode was written, produced and radiophonically designed by Nick Cole-Hamilton: www.youbetterrun.media Sources used in the episode: Shetland Islands Climate and Settlement Project - https://www.bates.edu/history/faculty/gerald-bigelow/shetland-islands-climate-and-settlement-project/ Cul...
Tales From Wyrd Scotland | Episode 20 - Something In The Air - The Haunting Of Montrose Airfield
June 18, 2022 15:00 - 23 minutes - 54.4 MBEpisode 20 - Something In The Air - The Haunting Of Montrose Airfield Barbara Buchanan looks back on the storied history of Montrose Airfield, remembering those who lost their lives there and who's spirits seem to linger on... This episode was written by Barbara Buchanan. This episode was recorded, produced and radiophonically designed by Nick Cole-Hamilton: www.youbetterrun.media The Tales From Wyrd Scotland logo was designed by Andrew Cowan: www.andrewcowan.co/ This is a You Better Run...
Tales From Wyrd Scotland | Episode 19 - The Ringcroft Poltergeist, An Infestation Of Evil
March 30, 2022 09:18 - 21 minutes - 50.3 MBEpisode 19 - The Ringcroft Poltergeist, An Infestation Of Evil Barbara Buchanan explores the terrifying account of a poltergeist which plagued a family in Auchencairn in 1695. The account was documented by the Reverend Alexander Telfair and attested to by all those involved. Such detail is an uncommon and fascinating insight into a truly bizarre haunting. This episode was written by Barbara Buchanan. This episode was recorded, produced and radiophonically designed by Nick Cole-Hamilton: ww...
Tales From Wyrd Scotland | Episode 18 - Psychogeoraphy And The Scottish Wyrd (Feat @Concretebodach)
February 26, 2022 10:45 - 1 hour - 216 MBEpisode 18, featuring Callum Sutherland. Callum is a researcher at the University of Glasgow who reached out to us via our twitter account to ask if we'd be interested in talking to him about his research on the urban wyrd and more generally the Scottish wyrd. We were delighted to chat with him and this episode is a somewhat trimmed down version of that conversation. We cover quite a lot of ground here including the works of Mark Fisher, what the wyrd means to Callum and to us, the Scottish ...
Tales From Wyrd Scotland | Episode 17 - Shoes For Black Donald
December 21, 2021 10:56 - 29 minutes - 68 MBEpisode 17 - Shoes For Black Donald, a tale written by Nick Cole-Hamilton The tale was told by Gordon Stewart and featured: Donald Cowan as Black Donald Barbara Buchanan as Morag and Nick Cole-Hamilton as poor old Angus. This episode was recorded, produced and radiophonically designed by Nick Cole-Hamilton: www.youbetterrun.media With script help from Sylvia Gomez-Benitez, Saran Walker and Robert Swift. This is the second of our dark tales for the dark season, we hope you've been enjoying...
Tales From Wyrd Scotland | Episode 16 - The Point, A Story For A Winter's Night
December 01, 2021 15:12 - 25 minutes - 57.7 MBThe Point is a story written and told by Barbara Buchanan. This episode was recorded produced and radiophonically designed by Nick Cole-Hamilton: www.youbetterrun.media The image used for this episode's thumbnail is William Daniel's Eddystone Lighthouse in a Storm You may notice that this episode of TFWS differs from others in that it is a work of fiction. as a little experiment we decided to write our own wyrd stories for the end of the year so expect one or two more episodes of this ilk ...
Tales From Wyrd Scotland | Episode 15 - Samhain - Guisers, Dookin' And Bogles
October 27, 2021 08:54 - 20 minutes - 47 MBEpisode 15 - Samhain - Guisers, Dookin' And Bogles Barbara Buchanan lights her neep lantern to illuminate the shadows around this darkest of festivals. We explore traditions around Halloween, encountering spirits, bogles and a ghostly hen along the way. This episode was written by Barbara Buchanan. This episode was recorded, produced and radiophonically designed by Nick Cole-Hamilton: www.youbetterrun.media The Tales From Wyrd Scotland logo was designed by Andrew Cowan: www.andrewcowan.co...
Tales From Wyrd Scotland | Episode 14 - The Gorbals Vampire
October 06, 2021 07:48 - 18 minutes - 42.8 MBEpisode 14 - The Gorbals Vampire, in which Gordon steps from behind the tombstones to explore a very peculiar Scottish Vampire story. Content warning - Please note that this episode contains depictions of violence, and the use of accompanying sound effects, that some people may find disturbing. This tale is told by Gordon Stewart, check out his blog: http://www.borderlandscotland.wordpress.com/ The episode was recorded, produced and radiophonically designed by Nick Cole-Hamilton: http://ww...
Tales From Wyrd Scotland | Episode 13 - Waiting In The Wings: The Ghosts In Scotland's Theatres
August 18, 2021 08:37 - 17 minutes - 40.9 MBEpisode 13 - Waiting In The Wings: The Ghosts In Scotland's Theatres In which Barbara Buchanan dims the house lights and calls forth the spirits which linger on the stages and in the stalls of Scotland's theatres. This episode was written by Barbara Buchanan and featured Gordon Stewart, This episode was produced and radiophonically designed by Nick Cole-Hamilton: www.youbetterrun.media The Tales From Wyrd Scotland logo was designed by Andrew Cowan: www.andrewcowan.co/ This is a You Bette...
Tales From Wyrd Scotland | Episode 12 - Yellow Eyes, 1979
July 28, 2021 08:00 - 16 minutes - 37.9 MBEpisode 12 - Yellow Eyes 1979. In which Gordon Stewart travels back in time to explore a very peculiar haunting on Edinburgh's Regent Terrace. This episode was written by Gordon Stewart, based on a story by Bill Gibbons. This episode was produced and radiophonically designed by Nick Cole-Hamilton: www.youbetterrun.media The Tales From Wyrd Scotland logo was designed by Andrew Cowan: www.andrewcowan.co/ This is a You Better Run Media Production For more wyrdness, follow us on Twitter: tw...
Tales From Wyrd Scotland | Episode 11 - The Casebook Of The Photogenic Fairies
June 23, 2021 10:04 - 15 minutes - 34.4 MBEpisode 11 - in which, alongside an immensely famous Scotsman, we cross the veil and the border, to investigate the surprising story of the Cottingley Fairies. This episode was written and narrated by Barbara Buchanan. This episode was produced and radiophonically designed by Nick Cole-Hamilton: www.youbetterrun.media The Tales From Wyrd Scotland logo was designed by Andrew Cowan: www.andrewcowan.co/ This is a You Better Run Media Production For more wyrdness, follow us on Twitter: http...
Tales From Wyrd Scotland | Episode 10 - "Is There Anybody There?" Spiritualism and Scottish Mediums
May 19, 2021 10:50 - 25 minutes - 57.3 MBEpisode 10 - exploring the rise of Spiritualism, focusing particularly on two famous Scottish mediums, Daniel Hume, and Helen Duncan, who was one of the last people to be tried under the Witchcraft Act in the UK. This episode was written and narrated by Barbara Buchanan. This episode was produced and radiophonically designed by Nick Cole-Hamilton: www.youbetterrun.media The Tales From Wyrd Scotland logo was designed by Andrew Cowan: www.andrewcowan.co/ This is a You Better Run Media Produ...
Tales From Wyrd Scotland | Episode 9 - Culloden
April 20, 2021 20:59 - 26 minutes - 60.9 MBEpisode 9 - Culloden. This episode explores the Jacobite uprising of 1745, an attempt to regain the throne for the Stuart family, which culminated in the battle of Culloden in 1746. We examine the historical trajectory of this ill-fated rebellion, and consider the shades of the past, which still echo today on and near that bloody field. This episode was written and read by Gordon Stewart, check out his blog at www.borderlandscotland.wordpress.com/ This episode features Barbara Buchanan as V...
Tales From Wyrd Scotland | Episode 8 - The Life And Death Of Lady Janet Douglas of Glamis
March 17, 2021 16:18 - 14 minutes - 32.9 MBEpisode 8 - An exploration of the life and death of Lady Janet Douglas of Glamis. Known latterly, to those who have seen her, as The Grey Lady. This episode was written and read by Barbara Buchanan. It was produced and radiophonically designed by Nick Cole-Hamilton: http://www.youbetterrun.media The Tales From Wyrd Scotland logo was designed by Andrew Cowan: http://www.andrewcowan.co/ This is a You Better Run Media Production
Tales From Wyrd Scotland | Episode 7 - "A Little Light In The Fedora" An LGBT+ History Of Scotland
February 17, 2021 08:25 - 33 minutes - 75.7 MBEpisode 7 - The month of February marks LGBT+ History Month in Scotland, and elsewhere. And so, we take a short detour away from our more usual wyrd history… to an LGBT+ history of Scotland. Listeners are advised that the commentary includes some content and language which they may find uncomfortable listening, reflecting attitudes and practices of earlier times. No offence or distress is intended. This is a safe place, for all, and we submit this episode with respect, for all. Regular ...
Tales From Wyrd Scotland | Episode 6 - A Bleak Midwinter
December 21, 2020 09:58 - 20 minutes - 46.7 MBEpisode 6, A Bleak Midwinter. A exploration of the origins of traditions on the shortest days of the year, and a dark tale for the dark season; the story of the Tay Bridge Disaster. This episode was written and read by Gordon Stewart, check out his blog at www.borderlandscotland.wordpress.com/ This episode was produced and radiophonically designed by Nick Cole-Hamilton: http://www.youbetterrun.media The Tales From Wyrd Scotland logo was designed by Andrew Cowan: http://www.andrewcowan.co/ ...
Tales From Wyrd Scotland | Episode 5 - An A-Z Of Scottish Folklore (Part Two)
October 19, 2020 11:26 - 44 minutes - 101 MBEpisode 5 (Part two) is the second half of our exploration of an A-Z of Scottish folklore, where this time we encounter: Zombie Monks; the Finfolk - amphibious water-dwelling sorcerers; the cù-sìth, a self-illuminating Faerie Hound, and much, much more... This episode was written and read by Gordon Stuart, check out his blog at www.borderlandscotland.wordpress.com/ This episode was produced and radiophonically designed by Nick Cole-Hamilton: http://www.youbetterrun.media This episode feat...
Tales From Wyrd Scotland | Episode 4 - An A-Z Of Scottish Folklore (Part One)
July 21, 2020 16:51 - 1 hour - 137 MBEpisode 4 (Part One) is the first half of our exploration of an A-Z of Scottish folklore, where we encounter Witches, Water-Bulls, the Wizard of the West Bow, and much, much more... This episode was written and read by Gordon Stuart, check out his blog at www.borderlandscotland.wordpress.com/ This episode was produced and radiophonically designed by Nick Cole-Hamilton: http://www.youbetterrun.media This episode features Tony Broonford. Check out his new podcast, Scottish Memories: https://...
Tales From Wyrd Scotland | Episode 3 - Dechmont Law And The Falkirk Triangle
April 28, 2020 11:37 - 40.2 MBEpisode 3 - concerning strange lights in the sky and strange encounters with unknown entities from all over Scotland. This episode was written and read by Gordon Stuart, check out his blog at https://borderlandscotland.wordpress.com/ This episode was produced and radiophonically designed by me, Nick Cole-Hamilton: http://www.betterrunaudio.com The additional voice acting in this episode was provided by Tony Broonford and Jessica Henderson. Check out Tony's Youtube channel, the Broonfords ...
Tales From Wyrd Scotland | Episode 3 - Aliens Attack! Dechmont Law And The Falkirk Triangle
April 28, 2020 11:37 - 17 minutes - 40.2 MBEpisode 3 - concerning strange lights in the sky and strange encounters with unknown entities from all over Scotland. This episode was written and read by Gordon Stuart, check out his blog at https://borderlandscotland.wordpress.com/ This episode was produced and radiophonically designed by me, Nick Cole-Hamilton: http://www.youbetterrun.media The additional voice acting in this episode was provided by Tony Broonford and Jessica Henderson. Check out Tony's Youtube channel, the Broonfords ...
Tales From Wyrd Scotland | Episode 2 - The Light Of The Seven Hunters
March 17, 2020 13:41 - 14 minutes - 32.3 MBEpisode 2 - The Light of the Seven Hunters This episode explores the disappearances of James Ducat, Thomas Marshall, and Donald McArthur from the Eilean Mor lighthouse in the year 1900. This tale is told by Gordon Stewart, check out his blog at: www.borderlandscotland.wordpress.com/ The episode was written, produced and radiophonically designed by Nick Cole-Hamilton: http://www.youbetterrun.media The reading of this episode was recorded in Armchair Books, 72-74 Westport Edinburgh, with pe...
Tales From Wyrd Scotland | Episode 1 - The Haunting Of Buckholm Tower
December 15, 2019 18:00 - 10 minutes - 23 MBEpisode 1 - The tale of the life and death of James Pringle, and the haunting of Buckholm Tower. Content warning - Please note that this episode contains depictions of violence, and the use of accompanying sound effects, that some people may find disturbing. This tale is told by Gordon Stewart and was adapted from a story on his blog: https://borderlandscotland.wordpress.com/ The episode was recorded, produced and radiophonically designed by Nick Cole-Hamilton: http://www.youbetterrun.med...
Tales From Wyrd Scotland Episode 1 - The Haunting Of Buckholm Tower
December 15, 2019 18:00Episode 1 - The tale of the life and death of James Pringle, and the haunting of Buckholm Tower. Content warning - Please note that this episode contains depictions of violence, and the use of accompanying sound effects, that some people may find disturbing. This tale is told by Gordon Stewart and was adapted from a story on his blog: https://borderlandscotland.wordpress.com/ The episode was recorded, produced and radiophonically designed by Nick Cole-Hamilton: https://betterrunaudio.com/...