Cursed Objects: Annabelle

A painting created in 1972 by artist William Stoneham took the internet by storm. Not because of it's intricate detail and symbolism, but because it was cursed. The family who owned during the 2000's listed it on eBay, a listing that was plastered all over the news and internet. Was this painting really haunted, let's find out. All Links: www.scottishandscared.com

Chillingham Castle is titled the most haunted castle in England and in the top ten in the world. I was lucky enough to spend the night there learning about the bloody and violent history that the thick stone walls had bore witness to. It's no surprise this place is home to over 100 ghosts. Listen in while I tell you a few of their stories and find out if I saw any of Chillingham's otherworldly residents. Get in Touch: www.scottishandscared.comCULT An Art Exhibition: Instagram: @cult_anartexhibition

This story is one of my favourites. Taken from Elliott O'Donnell's Scottish Ghost stories, published 1911. This collection of stories was gifted to me as a child and I still have them to this day. One that particularly scared me was the Floating Head of Benrachett Inn, so listen in as I tell you a tale that made the adolescent hair on the back of my neck stand on end. All Links on our Website: www.scottishandscared.com

My favourite part of the doing this podcast is getting to chat with you folks. I love a good story especially one's about ghosts, cryptids and all things strange and unusual. I've been collecting stories from my listeners for a while and decided it's time to share them with you. So listen in as I try to do their tales justice and feel free to send me yours. All of our Links: www.scottishandscared.com

The bustling town of Galashiels is known for many things including it's textile industry past and present, but it's also home to a very sinister and dark ghost story. What remains of of Buckholm Tower is very little, but the story surrounding it's ghostly occupants is alive and well. Contact Us: Website: www.scottishandscared.comEmail: [email protected]: @scottishandscaredpodYouTube: www.youtube.com/@ScottishAndScaredPodcast

We are back in the US of A for another cursed object. This time our objects is a set of bunk beds. As a child who slept in a bunk bed I can safely say they are somewhat cursed already, with burst lips, broken legs and skinned knees, but the Tallman family faced not a physical curse but a spiritual one. From the minute the bed was moved into the house the family where plagued with violent visions and otherworldly threats. Join us as we discuss the strange case of the Tallman bunk beds.Contact Us:Website: www.scottishandscared.comEmail: [email protected]: @scottishandscaredpodYouTube: www.youtube.com/@ScottishAndScaredPodcast

It's been a while since we talking about some creepy crawlies from Scottish folklore. These are my favourite episodes to do, learning about all the things that could be lurking out there in the Scottish wilderness. We are back in the water this week to talk about some more sea dwellers and their shenanigans.Contact Us:Website: www.scottishandscared.comEmail: [email protected]: @scottishandscaredpodYouTube: www.youtube.com/@ScottishAndScaredPodcast

I don't think our next Cursed Object needs much of an introduction. You may have seen her in a certain religious horror movie franchise, which I must say I am a fan of. Yes this week we are discussing the origin story of Annabelle the doll. Is she just a cute Raggedy Anne doll falsely imprisoned, or is she one of the worst demonic spirits to set foot on this earth? Listen in to find out. Contact Us Email: [email protected] Website: www.scottishandscared.com Instagram: @scottishandscaredpod

We are back to our roots and chatting about another haunted Scottish Castle. This one is in Dumfries with tales a plenty. From blood swans to dungeons this castle has them all. With a few ghosts for good measure. Contact Us: Website: www.scottishandscared.com Email: [email protected] Instagram: @scottishandscaredpod Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@ScottishAndScaredPodcast Closeburn Castle: Website: https://closeburncastle.com/ Instagram: @closeburncastle1 Email: [email protected]

There seems to be no shortage of hauntings in our Capital City. We are back in Edinburgh for a rather disturbing chain of events in the City's West end. Was this just a local legend told to give people the heeby jeebies, or is this sinister tale a true story that would plague a family for generations. Contact Us: Website: www.scottishandscared.com Instagram: @scottishandscaredpod Email: [email protected]