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A Recast of ‘Stories of Scotland’

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In this enchanting episode of Stories of Scotland, your hosts Annie and Jenny embark on a mystical journey through the life and legends of Michael Scot, a medieval figure shrouded in the allure of wizardry. Unlike the American sitcom character, this Michael Scot stands out as a figure of Scottish folklore, known for his reputed magical powers and scholarly pursuits. Jenny brings out some amazing folklore from shipwrecked sailors, mermaids, snakes of wisdom, deals with the devil, and some very mischievous imps. We explore how his real scholarly achievements in astronomy, mathematics, and languages got intertwined with tales of wizardry, reflecting the medieval mindset.

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2. Loch Ness Part 1: the Pictish Beast & Monster Mysticism July 11, 2019
3. Loch Ness Part 2: Science & Innovation July 17, 2019
4. Covesea Caves Part 1: Bronze Age Mortuary July 24, 2019
5. Covesea Part 2: A Wizard, a Smuggler & a Wedding Aug. 1, 2019
6. Radical War 1820 Aug. 8, 2019
7. Theatre in Victorian Inverness Aug. 23, 2019
8. Rain, Plowtery, Dreich Aug. 29, 2019
9. Tomnahurich: the Fairy Hill of Inverness Sept. 24, 2019
10. Scottish Zoo: Unicorn, Wildcat, Puffin & Deer Oct. 9, 2019
11. Witchcraft & Witch-hunters Oct. 28, 2019
12. Tales from a Scottish Grandpa Nov. 27, 2019
13. Scottish Granny: Poppies & Prisoners Dec. 22, 2019
14. Winter Solstice Bonus: Clava Cairns & Shetland Tammasmas Dec. 22, 2019
15. Love in the Lowlands Feb. 6, 2020
16. Fire & Iron: The Smiddy, Blacksmiths & Mythology March 13, 2020
17. Bonus: Butteries, bakers & Bennachie March 28, 2020
18. Midnight Poaching on the Tay April 5, 2020
19. Eilean Donan Castle: Medieval Misdoers, Legends & Jacobites April 21, 2020
20. Mermaids of Scotland: Dangers of the Deep Sea April 26, 2020
21. Anthrax Island: Gruinard Clearances & Deadly Experiments May 4, 2020
22. Grey Mare’s Tail Waterfall: The Devil and the Rock May 12, 2020
23. Blue Men of the Minch May 18, 2020
24. Witches of the Waves May 25, 2020
25. Smoo Cave: Unexpected Love & Sutherland Demons on the North Coast 500 June 2, 2020
26. Bonus: Miniature Sea & Loch Myths June 11, 2020
27. Illicit Whisky & the Shebeen June 18, 2020
28. Clootie Well & the Well of Witchcraft June 29, 2020
29. Gold Rush in the Far North Highlands July 8, 2020
30. Elgin Cathedral & the Wolf of Badenoch Sept. 14, 2020
31. Scottish Ghosts: Hauntings in the Press Sept. 21, 2020
32. Under the Light of the Harvest Moon Sept. 28, 2020
33. Cabbage Patch Murder of Inverness Oct. 6, 2020
34. The Graveyard Next Door Oct. 27, 2020
35. Scottish Halloween & Vampire Fairy Witches Oct. 31, 2020
36. Skara Brae: A Neolithic Village in Orkney Nov. 19, 2020
37. Viking Scotland: Norse Mythology in the Highlands and Islands Nov. 30, 2020
38. Christmas Special: Highland Yule Traditions Dec. 24, 2020
39. Northern Lights & the Battle of Flodden Jan. 14, 2021
40. A Hilarious History of the Haggis: Burns Night Special Jan. 22, 2021
41. Queer as Folktales Part 1: Sough o the Sea Feb. 28, 2021
42. Queer as Folktales Part 2: Ceilidh in the Fae Broch March 7, 2021
43. Queer as Folktales Part 3: The Laird o the Loch March 21, 2021
44. Battle of Culloden April 18, 2021
45. Culloden Aftermath: Slaughter in the Highlands April 30, 2021
46. Over the Sea to Skye: Bonnie Prince Charlie's Escape May 14, 2021
47. Will o' the Wisp: A Mischievous Fire May 29, 2021
48. Clan Lands: Dùthchas & Diarmuid July 7, 2021
49. Battle Cries of the Clan Lands: Sluagh-Ghairm July 19, 2021
50. Clan MacMhuirich: A bardic family Aug. 18, 2021
51. Schiehallion: A Perthshire Mountain that Weighed the World Sept. 1, 2021
52. Schiehallion: Highland Folklore and Second Sight Sept. 20, 2021
53. The Cèilidh Hoose Oct. 14, 2021
54. Borders Witch Trial: Elizabeth Bathgate Oct. 28, 2021
55. Scary Ghost Stories of the Scottish Borders Nov. 16, 2021
56. Bonus: Interview with Graham McTavish Nov. 21, 2021
57. Bonus: Interview with Diana Gabaldon Nov. 22, 2021
58. Tartan Folklore: Scottish Stories of Plaids & Patterns Dec. 14, 2021
59. Bonus: Christmas Crimes! Dec. 21, 2021
60. Merlin of the Tweed: Lowland Legends & Geologic Journeys Jan. 16, 2022
61. Border Reivers: Outlaws on the Edge Feb. 7, 2022
62. Bonus: Interview with Sue Lawrence March 6, 2022
63. Beinn Sgritheall: Mountain of Scree March 14, 2022
64. Bonus: Interview with Jennifer Morag Henderson March 20, 2022
65. Salisbury Crags: Climbing in the Haar April 2, 2022
66. Battle of the Braes: A Fight For Crofters' Rights April 16, 2022
67. St Kilda: Life & Lore May 14, 2022
68. Myths of a Skye Mountain: Beinn na Caillich May 30, 2022
69. Granite Blessings of the Woman's Stone: Clach Bhan June 25, 2022
70. Promo: Weight of Sand July 7, 2022
71. The Hercules: A History of Scottish Diaspora July 22, 2022
72. Fairy Folks of Loch Fyne July 31, 2022
73. Ferns and Stinging Flowers of Scotland Aug. 28, 2022
74. Women Turned to Stone Sept. 13, 2022
75. Promo: Scotland- A Scottish History Podcast Oct. 4, 2022
76. The Falkirk Triangle: An Alien & UFO Hub in Scotland Oct. 17, 2022
77. Haunting Greyfriars Kirkyard: Bloody George MacKenzie Oct. 31, 2022
78. Greyfriars Bobby: Loyal Graveyard Guardian Nov. 14, 2022
79. Flow Country: Big Beautiful Bog Dec. 8, 2022
80. Linlithgow Palace: Song of the Stone Dec. 21, 2022
81. Trows of Yuletide: Shetland’s Festive Folklore Dec. 22, 2022
82. Horrendous Haunted Hogmanay Dec. 30, 2022
83. Beauly Wych Elm: A Fallen Giant Jan. 17, 2023
84. Neeps and Tatties: Burns Night Special Jan. 25, 2023
85. Old Slains Castle: Falcon Flight & Spanish Blanks Feb. 20, 2023
86. New Slains Castle: Dracula, Smugglers & Ghosts Feb. 27, 2023
87. Slains & Sorcery: an Aberdeenshire Witch Hunt March 18, 2023
88. Scottish American Folklore: Gold, Ghosts and Enchanted Chanters April 1, 2023
89. Welcome to Stories of Scotland Podcast: Scottish History, Folklore and Travel April 12, 2023
90. Dragon and Stoor-Worm: Ancient Monsters May 5, 2023
91. Fingal's Cave: Giants and Geology May 19, 2023
92. Highland Games: Gatherings of Glory June 6, 2023
93. Fireside Folklore: Caledonian Forest and Fruit June 13, 2023
94. Kelp: Scotland's Seaweed Industry June 21, 2023
95. Fireside Folklore: Island Whisky July 4, 2023
96. John Francis Campbell: Stories as Driftwood July 18, 2023
97. Huntly Castle: A North Scotland Stronghold July 27, 2023
98. Fireside Folklore: Secrets of the Selkies Aug. 3, 2023
99. Glorious Galloway: Glaciers to Gallery Graves Aug. 18, 2023
100. Fireside Folklore: Fairy Dogs of the Cairngorms Aug. 25, 2023
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