Gory Galloway: Sawney Bean & Murder Hole

Stories of Scotland

Annie and Jenny

History, Places & Travel, Society & Culture

4.8 • 728 Ratings

🗓️ 10 October 2023

⏱️ 62 minutes

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Summary

October means Annie and Jenny have their turnips to carve and some spooky stories to share. In this spine-tingling episode, we delve deep into the ominous shadows of Galloway's history, unraveling two of its most gruesome and enigmatic folklore tales - the malevolent legacy of Sawney Bean and the sinister mystery of the Murder Hole. As we venture back to the Scottish lowlands, Jenny discusses the unspeakable horrors of Alexander ‘Sawney’ Bean and his clan, a family of cannibalistic outlaws who preyed upon unsuspecting souls, leaving behind a trail of terror.Yet, the horrors of Galloway do not end with the malevolent Bean Clan. Annie invites us to the Murder Hole, a place where twisted fate and natural beauty converge. Beneath the serene allure of the picturesque landscape lies a narrative woven with dark secrets and unsolved mysteries, echoing the chilling whispers of those lost in its silent depths.With every narrative infused with meticulously researched details, chilling narrations, and a dash of the supernatural, this episode promises to immerse listeners in the harrowing landscapes of Galloway’s past. Unravel the intricate tapestry of myth, mystery, and murder that have shaped these eerie Lowland legends.Independently made in the Highlands, Stories of Scotland is gratefully funded through listener support on Patreon. www.patreon.com/storiesofscotland. Get bonus content on Patreon

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0:00.0	Hello and welcome to Stories of Scotland.
0:13.5	In this episode, we're exploring the uki-spooky cookie and creepy tales from across the country.
0:24.9	I'm Annie, and I'm a very deep and murdery murky hole in the middle of nowhere. And I'm Jenny, your friendly neighbourhood cave twelder. Regular
0:33.5	listeners of this show will know that the season we're currently in is all about the airs of Scotland we haven't touched upon yet,
0:40.9	as revealed by our interactive stories map that you can visit on our website.
0:46.6	But the real core of this season is Galloway,
0:50.7	a place hitherto unexamined by our podcast.
0:55.2	And although our previous episode was on Glorious Galloway,
0:59.0	on this visit to the far southwest of the country,
1:02.7	we are taking a look at ghastly, gory, gruesome Galloway.
1:08.3	For we are in my favourite month of the year, Annie, Halloween month.
1:13.9	Ah, the knights of the neeps. The time of the tumshies. The time of the tumshies indeed.
1:20.1	And I hope all of you listeners have your neeps at the ready, because the only right way to listen to this episode is whilst carving a turnip.
1:29.1	If for some unknown reason you do not have a turnip handy, pause the episode now.
1:35.4	Go to your local shop and buy the biggest neep you can find.
1:39.9	Extra point if it's got a little bit of neap hair.
1:43.1	Then bring it home and carve it whilst listening to this episode.
1:48.7	Because not only will it get you in the uki-spooky cookie mood,
1:52.6	it also gives you a turnip a few weeks to shrivel and dry
1:56.9	for the ultimate creepy-neepy vibes on Halloween.
2:01.1	Yeah, even if this episode wasn't something completely non-Hallewan related, you'd still be
2:05.9	advising people to carve their neaps now.
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