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Weight of Sand

Weight of Sand

By: Carrying Stream
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The Weight of Sand explores the life and legend of Isobel Gowdie, a woman accused of witchcraft in the Highlands of Scotland.

In the folklore of Isobel Gowdie, we discover the tragic tale of the village of the Culbin, buried under sand to become the 'Sahara of Scotland.'

This time travelling show unravels the nuances of social life upon a small piece of the Moray Coast in the North of Scotland. We examine witch trials, testimonies, storms, mythology and the empty holes of history…

And question what fills the space when the archival records do not tell the story.

From the makers of Stories of Scotland. Funded by Northword.

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  • 0- Weight of Sand Trailer

    0- Weight of Sand Trailer
    Jul 4 2022
    The Weight of Sand is a new podcast exploring the life and legend of Isobel Gowdie, a woman accused of witchcraft in the Highlands of Scotland. In her folklore, we discover the tragic tale of the village of the Culbin, buried under sand to become the 'Sahara of Scotland.' This time travelling show unravels the nuances of social life in the North of Scotland and the mystery of the mythologies. From the makers of Stories of Scotland and funded by Northword.
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    2 mins
  • 1- Sin Curdles

    1- Sin Curdles
    Jul 4 2022
    Annie takes her first trip back to Auldearn Tolbooth in 1662 to meet Isobel Gowdie, one of the most well-known women accused of witchcraft in the Scottish Witch Hunts. Her testimonies of witchcraft have influenced folklore for centuries. But, does Isobel herself believe in witchcraft? From the makers of Stories of Scotland and funded by Northword.
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    18 mins
  • 2- Ebb & Flow

    2- Ebb & Flow
    Jul 4 2022
    Annie meets with Janet Braidhead, a woman accused of witchcraft in Auldearn in 1662. Janet shares her knowledge of the blessings and the curses in the Moray Coast. Janet explains what it means to come hame with the cyarlin: to haul in an empty net... yet to have the knowing of a witch. From the makers of Stories of Scotland and funded by Northword.
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    15 mins
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If you're interested in folklore, environments or witchcraft then this is a brilliant listen! It starts with interviews with a woman accused of witchcraft in 1662, Isobel Gowdie. Then it explores the Culbin, a village buried in sand. Legend tells that Isobel Gowdie cursed the village. Weird but amazing story.

Excellent podcast exploring folklore

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