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. Created by Nick Cole-Hamilton, Gordon Stewart and Barbara Buchanan.

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Episode 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/

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Tales From Wyrd Scotland | Episode 15 - Samhain - Guisers, Dookin' And Bogles

Wallace Collection - "Daydream" [US Single Mix]

Do I Wanna Know (Arctic Monkeys Cover) - Katerine Duska

Who's Gonna Save My Soul (Live @ Abbey Road)

Paolo Nutini - Scream (Funk My Life Up) [Acoustic]

Episode 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.media

The reading of this episode was recorded in Armchair Books, 72-74 Westport Edinburgh, with permission of the owners - www.armchairbooks.co.uk

The Tales From Wyrd Scotland logo was designed by Andrew Cowan: http://andrewcowan.co/

Tales From Wyrd Scotland | Episode 1 - The Haunting Of Buckholm Tower

Jaqee, the world travelling Kokoo Girl is back with her new single “Drop of water”.
After an exciting time of writing in South Africa, recording in Jamaica, touring in Europe, moving to Berlin, the ugandan Artist is releasing her 4th album in Summer 2013.

The song is done by gold record producer Thilo “Teka” Jacks, live strings are arranged by Martin Hederos (The Soundtrack Of Our Lives).

Watch the video: http://youtu.be/PKkLIRxr11Q





Drop of Water

Jaqee - Drop of water (Radio Edit)

Episode 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 permission of the owners - www.armchairbooks.co.uk

The Tales From Wyrd Scotland logo was designed by Andrew Cowan: www.andrewcowan.co/

Tales From Wyrd Scotland | Episode 2 - The Light Of The Seven Hunters

Episode 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 for hilarious and insightful Edinburgh based shenanigans: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_N2kq3CCeQmLTlkStO8kSQ

Jess is an amazingly talented composer, you can check out her creations at https://soundcloud.com/arrowtothekneeproductions

The Tales From Wyrd Scotland logo was designed by Andrew Cowan: http://www.andrewcowan.co/

The image of Dechmont Law is by Taras Young.

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Tales From Wyrd Scotland | Episode 3 - Aliens Attack! Dechmont Law And The Falkirk Triangle

Episode 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://www.buzzsprout.com/1160720?fbclid=IwAR3xCQRTPkf3qe9jvHL25B1FaGKT14gCAUwhOq74Nj0bzSv976MamdmttJo 

The Tales From Wyrd Scotland logo was designed by Andrew Cowan: www.andrewcowan.co/

The image for this episode's thumbnail is taken from a Gaelic book of mythological verse, held by the National Library of Scotland: https://digital.nls.uk/gaelic-manuscripts-of-scotland/archive/77025518#?c=0&m=0&s=0&cv=0&xywh=0%2C-1050%2C2499%2C5243

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Tales From Wyrd Scotland | Episode 4 - An A-Z Of Scottish Folklore (Part One)

Episode 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 features additional instrumentation from Jonas Rae.

The Tales From Wyrd Scotland logo was designed by Andrew Cowan: http://www.andrewcowan.co/

The image for this episode's thumbnail is taken from a Gaelic book of mythological verse, held by the National Library of Scotland: https://digital.nls.uk/gaelic-manuscripts-of-scotland/archive/77025518#?c=0&m=0&s=0&cv=0&xywh=-872%2C0%2C4242%2C3144

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Tales From Wyrd Scotland | Episode 5 - An A-Z Of Scottish Folklore (Part Two)

Weird noises from Nick Cole-Hamilton/NikNak/Jake Lake and co-conspirators.

Tales From Wyrd Scotland | Episode 15 - Samhain - Guisers, Dookin' And Bogles

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