We are back in Edinburgh for tales of cursed bones and Egyptian tombs. In the 1930's Sir Alexander Seton and his wife Zeyla took a lovely trip to Egypt. Taking in the sights of the Great Pyramid's of Giza and newly discovered tombs, but that's not all the took. Upon their return their home was plagued with unnatural occurrences - that Sir Alexander attributes to an Egyptian curse. Contact us: Website: scottishandscared.com Email: scottishandscared@gmail.com Instagram: @scottishandscaredpod

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

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.scottishandscared.com Email: scottishandscared@gmail.com Instagram: @scottishandscaredpod

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: @scottishandscaredpod

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

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

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.com

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.scottishandscared.com Email: scottishandscared@gmail.com Instagram: @scottishandscaredpod

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: @kentuckyhistoricalsociety YouTube: www.youtube.com/@KentuckyHistoricalSociety Podcast: https://soundcloud.com/kentuckyhistoricalsociety

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

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 Team: @stefanietyre & @sashatyre Website: scottishandscared.com

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

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 @sashatyre

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

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

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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 cover Trusted Profession Murders. Holly kicks us off with the case of Andrew Lindo before Mel goes into the recent and controversial story of Wayne Couzens. Shoutouts to Ansley and Rosanny from the distant land of Instagram! The girls are recording for the first time since last year and have declared themselves fat, sad and skint. Mel once again manages to offend an entire profession, Holly has multiple flashbacks to her ex (aka Dirty John) and Mel renames the city of Dover - which you are now to all call November. Production, recording and post production completed by Holly who has moved house as a ruse to get closer to Consulting Producer Craig geographically. Holly edited this week. All complaints should be sent directly to Mel while Consulting Producer Craig consults every real estate agent in Scotland. www.whichmurderer.com WARNING - Explicit language, content and themes (plus whatever else will cover us legally). All opinions stated are our own and case information was gathered from legitimate sources within the public realm. Pre-recorded in Scotland

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, 20 year old Sheila married her prince charming in a lavish ceremony. She was the envy of the town having bagged the wealthy and powerful Max. Nobody, least of all Sheila, could have ever predicted the tangled web she would become part of. Promo by ODPH Podcast SOURCES: Please see our website for all source material and photos at https://scottishmurders.com/episodes/tangledweb/ SHOW: Website - scottishmurders.com Twitter - @scottishmurders Instagram - @scottishmurderspodcast Facebook - facebook.com/scottishmurdurs Linktree - linktr.ee/scottishmurders CREDITS: Scottish Murders is a production of Cluarantonn Hosted by Dawn Researched and Written by Dawn Young Produced and Edited by Dawn Young and Peter Bull Introduction Voice Talent by Eleanor Morton Production Company Name by Granny Robertson MUSIC: Dawn of the Fairies by Derek & Brandon Fiechter Gothic Wedding by Derek & Brandon Fiechter