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Stories of Scotland

Covesea Part 2: A Wizard, a Smuggler & a Wedding

Stories of Scotland

Annie and Jenny

History, Places & Travel, Society & Culture

4.8728 Ratings

🗓️ 1 August 2019

⏱️ 27 minutes

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Summary

In the second of a two-part adventure at Covesea caves, we look at the rumours of the Wizard of Gordonstoun who was said to have sold his soul for sacred knowledge. This episode discovers that Covesea caves were used by smugglers; who feed into a covert Jacobite network. We learn about Scottish Indigenous Travellers who passed through Covesea and think about the magic of stories in the caves. With thanks to Davie Donaldson. Get bonus content on Patreon

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Hello and welcome to Stories of Scotland, a podcast exploring Scottish history and culture by delving

0:38.8

into tales, both famous and forgotten.

0:41.9

That's right. Each week we look at a part of Scotland from a new perspective.

0:45.6

This episode is a continuation of last weeks, where we began our journey deep into the Covecy Caves.

0:50.4

If you haven't heard that episode, jump back now and give it a quick listen for some

0:54.4

context and sacrifice.

1:04.8

If you've already listened, then welcome back and get ready for some more wild tales of

1:10.4

cowsy caves.

1:11.8

I'm Annie, a Highland historian.

1:13.9

And I'm Jenny, a Highland magician, but more than that in a second.

1:17.6

Last week we looked at the formation of the caves and the early human presence in them.

1:22.6

Which involved a lot of sacrifice, ritualistic and spiritual practices.

1:28.0

Yes, it was a gruesome and mysterious place.

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