The Creepy Wee Podcast

52: Alexander Selkirk / The Real Robinson Crusoe

Wed, 31 Jan 2024 08:26:50 GMT

Born in Fife in 1676, the story of Alexander Selkirk inspired Daniel Dafoe’s novel ‘Robinson Crusoe.’

After choosing to be marooned on a desert island, Selkirk endured solitude, enemy privateers and a round the world trip before landing back on home soil.

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51: Alchemy and the Scottish Wizard

Thu, 30 Nov 2023 05:52:57 GMT

Alchemy is a historical practice that attempts to transmute base metals into gold. Through the influence of the Muslim world, the knowledge of alchemy spread through Europe with the help of travelling scholars like Michael Scot.

Scot was a polyglot mathematician, alchemist, apothecary and academic born in Scotland. He worked with like-minded intellectuals like Leonardo Fibonacci to translate many influential texts that spurred the Renaissance. Despite his many accolades, his legacy as a magician and wizard was cemented in popular culture with his appearance in Dante Alighieri's epic poem, Inferno.

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50: The Edinburgh Vaults

Wed, 15 Nov 2023 08:00:23 GMT

The Edinburgh Vaults are a series of underground chambers located inside the South Bridge's enclosed arches. Originally used as storerooms, the poor conditions led to them becoming a place of squalor, crime, and possibly body snatching.

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49: Samhain

Tue, 31 Oct 2023 07:01:20 GMT

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48: The Milk White Doo

Wed, 25 Oct 2023 06:50:16 GMT

The Milk White Doo is a well known Scottish tale from times when stories were passed down from generations through word of mouth. Like most fairy tales, this story is meant to teach children about the realities of death and losing a close family member.

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47: The Mackenzie Poltergeist

Wed, 04 Oct 2023 06:55:04 GMT

Greyfriars Kirkyard in Edinburgh is home to one of the world's most prolific and violent poltergeists in the world. It has been the subject of numerous investigations and paranormal sightings, with reports of objects being thrown and even people being levitated. The graveyard is believed to be haunted by the spirits of Covenanters who died under Bluidy George Mackenzie's prosecution.

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46: Wulver

Wed, 30 Aug 2023 06:45:16 GMT

In Shetland folklore, the wulver, or wullver, is a wolf-like humanoid creature. Unlike traditional werewolf legends, the wulver is gentle, rarely harming humans. Some believe that it is a guardian of the sick and the poor. In modern times, the origins of this legend have been disputed.

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45: Drunk History

Wed, 16 Aug 2023 00:43:18 GMT

Two drunk idiots share some weird Scottish history.

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44: William Wallace II

Wed, 26 Jul 2023 07:00:12 GMT

The conclusion of our series on the legendary William Wallace. Having led the Scots to a strategic victory over English forces at Stirling Bridge, he suffered a humiliating loss at Falkirk. After time on the run, Wallace returned only to be betrayed to the English. Regardless of defeat, his legacy has endured for centuries, inspiring and motivating generations of Scots and others to fight for freedom.

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43: William Wallace I

Wed, 12 Jul 2023 06:45:52 GMT

An introduction to the obscure, contradictory and legendary tale of Scotland's national hero William Wallace. His story starts with the death of King Alexander III and 'The Great Cause' of finding Scotland a new monarch, the events which would shape his life, death and Scotland's fight for freedom.

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42: The Curse of Macbeth

Wed, 28 Jun 2023 06:30:06 GMT

Theatre superstition has it that if the name of Shakespeare's tragedy Macbeth is spoken aloud in a theatre outside of when required in performance, calamity will ensue. Is the curse of the Scottish play the work or witches or merely a myth?

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41: The Mester Stoor Worm

Wed, 07 Jun 2023 07:00:20 GMT

Assipattle and the Mester Stoor Worm is a classic creation myth from Orkney relating to the battle between an unlikely hero and gigantic sea serpent.

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40: The Monster of Glamis Castle

Wed, 24 May 2023 07:00:00 GMT

The secret of Glamis Castle occupied elite society of Europe in the late 1800s but what exactly was it? Was it an heir hidden away by their cruel family, gossip or a tale fabricated by the Bowes-Lyon Family. We discuss this classic Scottish mystery and some other haunts in our 40th episode!

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39: The Big Grey Man of Ben Macdui

Wed, 19 Apr 2023 06:45:27 GMT

Am Fear Liath Mòr or the Big Grey Man is a spirit or cryptid said to haunt the second-highest peak in the British Isles, Ben Macdui. Is this creature Scotland's answer to Big Foot or Yeti legends? Or, is this simply the forces of nature playing tricks on seasoned mountain climbers?

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38: Edinburgh's First Body Snatchers

Wed, 29 Mar 2023 06:45:16 GMT

In the 1700s, Edinburgh was at the forefront of advancements in medicine. As the demand for cadavers to study increased, the macabre trade of body snatching began... In this episode, Liam and Rebecca tell the story of Edinburgh's first convicted and executed resurrectionists, Helen Torrance and Jean Waldie.

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37: The Last Witch Trial

Wed, 15 Mar 2023 07:45:14 GMT

Liam and Rebecca discuss the last witch trial held in Scotland that resulted in an execution. Janet Horne was another innocent victim of the fear of witchcraft and prejudice when she was executed in Dornoch in 1727.

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36: The World War II Witch Trial

Wed, 01 Mar 2023 07:45:05 GMT

Liam and Rebecca tell the story of the infamous fraudulent medium, Helen Duncan and her notorious World War II predictions.

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35: The Secret Code of Mary, Queen of Scots

Fri, 17 Feb 2023 00:04:07 GMT

We're back to talking about our favourite monarch, Mary, Queen of Scots. In our first-ever update episode, we discuss the breaking news story of a group of cryptographers who decoded 57 unseen letters written by Mary during her years in imprisonment in England.

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34: Captain William Kidd

Wed, 01 Feb 2023 07:45:53 GMT

Liam and Rebecca discuss the life of the infamous Scottish privateer turned pirate, Captain William Kidd.

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33: Selkies

Wed, 18 Jan 2023 07:45:14 GMT

Liam and Rebecca discuss the lore behind one of the most famous creatures from Orcadian mythology, the selkie.

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32: The Brahan Seer

Wed, 14 Dec 2022 07:45:47 GMT

Liam and Rebecca discuss the legendary Brahan Seer, a Scottish man who predicted major historical events, all of which came true and eventually led to his demise.

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31: Thomas the Rhymer

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 22:17:12 GMT

Rebecca and Liam share the fairytale of Thomas the Rhymer, a famous laird, poet and prophet who predicted important historical events after a meeting with the fae.

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30: Mary Queen of Ghosts

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 07:45:32 GMT

Liam and Rebecca discuss the haunts of Scotland's busiest spectre, Mary, Queen of Scots.

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29: Mary, Queen of Scots II

Wed, 26 Oct 2022 06:45:19 GMT

Liam and Rebecca discuss the final years of Scotland's most romantic monarch, Mary, Queen of Scots. From the murder of Lord Darnley, her troublesome marriage to Lord Bothwell, her imprisonment and escape and finally, her death in England.

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28: Mary, Queen of Scots I

Wed, 12 Oct 2022 06:46:20 GMT

Liam and Rebecca discuss Scotland's most romantic and tragic monarch, Mary, Queen of Scots. From becoming queen at six days old, to her life in the French court, her return to Scotland to meet a troubled marriage with Henry Stuart, Lord Darnley, and the murder of David Rizzio.

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27: Will O' the Wisp

Wed, 21 Sep 2022 07:00:49 GMT

Liam and Rebecca discuss the folklore surrounding the ghostly light of wisps or, as they are called in the Scottish Highlands, Spunkies. Including a lot of digressions about Pixar's film Brave.

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26: The Strange Death of Netta Fornario

Wed, 07 Sep 2022 06:56:16 GMT

Liam and Rebecca discuss the mysterious death of occultist, Netta Fornario. Netta traveled to the Scottish Isle of Iona to conduct esoteric rituals and learn about fairies. Could the supernatural be to blame for her untimely death?

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25: The Fife Witch Trials

Wed, 24 Aug 2022 06:45:21 GMT

Liam and Rebecca discuss the witch hunts and trials that plagued Inverkeithing, Culross, and Torryburn in the 1600s. The Fife trials had some of the largest casualties in Scottish history and the victims were typically those who were already ostracised from society.

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24: Robert Taylor Incident & Bonnybridge UFOs

Thu, 11 Aug 2022 06:45:39 GMT

Liam and Rebecca discuss the strange alien and UFO encounters within the Falkirk Triangle, Bonnybridge, and the famous Robert Taylor incident in Livingston.

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23: The Ghosts of Edinburgh Castle

Wed, 27 Jul 2022 06:45:40 GMT

Edinburgh is often said to be the most haunted place in Europe due to its bloody and long history. Liam and Rebecca share ghost stories from the capital's most famous landmark, Edinburgh Castle. From phantom pipers to burned witches and more.

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22: Macpherson's Rant

Wed, 13 Jul 2022 06:45:34 GMT

Rebecca tells Liam about the story of the infamous Scottish outlaw, Jamie Macpherson, and the story of his famous lament before his execution that would go to be rewritten by Robert Burns and Walter Scott.

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21: The Life and Lovers of James VI

Wed, 29 Jun 2022 07:38:11 GMT

Liam and Rebecca discuss the life and times of the infamous queer king James VI and his lovers.

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20: Scottish Superstitions & Customs II

Wed, 08 Jun 2022 07:00:57 GMT

Liam and Rebecca celebrate their 20th episode by discussing the spooky superstitions behind changelings, robins, thistles, and more!

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19: Kelpies

Wed, 25 May 2022 07:00:51 GMT

Liam and Rebecca cover the much requested Celtic waterhorse, the kelpie and their very similar relative, the each uisge.

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18: Local Ghost Stories Part I

Wed, 04 May 2022 07:00:00 GMT

A relaxed fit episode with Rebecca and guest-host, Holly, discussing local and personal ghost stories from Fife.

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17: Nuckelavee

Wed, 20 Apr 2022 07:00:00 GMT

Rebecca is joined by Scottish painter, Gambo, to discuss art and the scary devil of Orcadian mythology, the Nuckelavee.

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16: The Lewis Chessmen

Wed, 06 Apr 2022 07:00:00 GMT

Liam and Rebecca discuss one of Scotland's most famed treasures, the Lewis Chessmen, their discovery, history, and the disputes over their current location.

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15: The A70 UFO Incident

Wed, 23 Mar 2022 08:00:00 GMT

Liam and Rebecca discuss some Scottish alien stories including the famous A70 abduction of Colin Wright and Gary Wood.

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14: Scottish Faeries - Brownies

Wed, 09 Mar 2022 08:00:00 GMT

Liam and Rebecca discuss the Scottish household spirit, the Broonie (also known as Brownie), and the folklore surrounding them.

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13: The Eilean Mòr Lighthouse Mystery

Wed, 23 Feb 2022 08:00:00 GMT

In this episode, Liam and Rebecca discuss the tragic 1900 disappearance of three lighthouse keepers on Eilean Mòr. Theories include isolation madness, adverse weather and potential interference from the fae.

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12: The Black Bull of Norroway

Wed, 09 Feb 2022 08:00:00 GMT

Liam and Rebecca recount the story of the Black Bull of Norroway an ancient Scottish folktale.

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11: Tam o' Shanter

Wed, 26 Jan 2022 08:00:00 GMT

Our once unreleased pilot episode on the epic poem, Tam o' Shanter by Robert Burns.

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10: The Loch Ness Monster

Wed, 12 Jan 2022 08:00:00 GMT

Liam and Rebecca discuss the legendary history of Scotland's most infamous cryptid, Nessie— from sightings to hoaxes, and some potential theories of what she really is.

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9: Cailleach

Wed, 29 Dec 2021 08:00:00 GMT

In this episode, Liam and Rebecca discuss the Celtic goddess of creation, winds and winter; Cailleach. Featuring folktales and an interview with Cara from the Cailleach Collective, a community for young creatives in the Highlands of Scotland.

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8: James II and Scotland's Game of Thrones

Wed, 08 Dec 2021 08:00:00 GMT

Liam and Rebecca discuss the true story that inspired George R.R. Martin's Red Wedding, the Black Dinner and the struggles of James II against the Black Douglas Family.

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7: The Ghosts of Stirling Castle

Wed, 24 Nov 2021 08:00:00 GMT

Liam and Rebecca discuss the ghosts of Stirling Castle that are tied to Mary Queen of Scots, a tragic love story, and a murder committed by James II of Scotland.

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6: The Lady of Lawers

Wed, 10 Nov 2021 08:00:00 GMT

Liam and Rebecca discuss the Gaelic soothsayer/seer, the Lady of Lawers and her eerie predictions surrounding her abandoned village and the Highland Clearances.

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5: Sawney Bean

Wed, 27 Oct 2021 07:00:00 GMT

Liam and Rebecca discuss the legendary cannibal Sawney Bean and his murderous clan.

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4: The Old Tolbooth and the North Berwick Witch Trials

Thu, 14 Oct 2021 07:00:00 GMT

Liam and Rebecca talk about Edinburgh's gruesome tolbooth and it's famous occupants, the witches of North Berwick and Major Thomas Weir. Bonus content, Scotland's favoured torture methods.

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3: Scottish Superstitions and Customs

Wed, 29 Sep 2021 07:00:00 GMT

Liam and Rebecca discuss some creepy Scottish customs surrounding death and bad luck. Topics include the Bean-Nighe, the Sluagh, pagan superstitions and more.

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2: The Gorbals Vampire

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 07:00:00 GMT

Liam and Rebecca discuss the famous Gorbals vampire as well as three other Scottish vampire legends - The baobhan sith and the vampires of Glamis and Melrose.

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1: Boleskine House and Aleister Crowley

Sat, 28 Aug 2021 22:00:00 GMT

Liam and Rebecca discuss the dark past surrounding one of Scotland's most haunted landmarks - Boleskine House and its most famous occupant, Aleister Crowley. Was Crowley really the most wicked man alive and did he unleash a gate to hell on the shores of Loch Ness?

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