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Scottish Fairies - Episode 4/5: The Washerwomen

Published on: 5th August, 2022

Intrigued? You should be!

We're talking about the legends of the washerwomen in Scottish fairy lore - the banshee, the bean nighe and the caoineag.

Hope you enjoy this episode, we've had so much fun with this series! 

We also featured a trailer of the awesome podcast Horror Roulette which you should definitely check out.

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About the Podcast

Generally Spooky History
Scotland’s history is full of spooky stories, ghoulish goings-on and magical mysteries.

Join Highlander husband-and-wife team, Kieran and Eilidh, as they dive into the myths and legends of their homeland once a week.

If you love learning about history, like settling in to listen to a good story, or just enjoy getting a little spooked, then this is the podcast for you.

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