Random Scottish History
Jenny, with Alex (Railway Incidents Co-Host) and Paul (Our Fiddler Extraordinaire)·Hosted by Jenny, Alex and Paul Burns·34 episodes
Introduction. Book Readings of RSH Publications; 'Treaty of Union Articles,' Waddie's 'How Scotland Lost Her Parliament,' 'Glasgow's Square Mile Murders,' and 'Scottish Railway Incidents; 1900-1903.' Also of Newspaper Article Miscellany Found During Research. Paul Burns, Friend and RSH Contributor, also Provides Old and Forgotten Scottish Music as Reproduced by Him on His Fiddle.
Why listen
Random Scottish History feels like being guided through an archive by someone who genuinely enjoys the strange corners of Scotland's past. Jenny reads and explains old publications, newspaper finds, folklore, court cases, customs, and national myths, with occasional co-hosting and fiddle music adding a handmade feel. It is a strong fit for listeners who like history that is local, source-driven, and more curious than polished.
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I know there are folk still hark back to the days of Culloden as a time where Scottish spirit was strong & couldn't be daunted. That's true to a point but the battle itself was an unmitigated disaster. A badly planned, badly executed, & badly led, farce. For the post which accompanies this podcast, with … Continue reading Battle of Culloden & its Aftereffects (Podcast) → The post Battle of Culloden & its Aftereffects (Podcast) first appeared on Random Scottish History.
The twelfth of Random Scottish History’s episodes for Independence Live on New Years & Burns' Days – the research & citations for which can be found Here. Narration by Jenny Art by Alex Hey Tutti Tatti by Paul Burns Intro-Outro by Tony ‘Lucky Dog’ Wilson The post New Years & Burns’ Days (Podcast) first appeared on Random Scottish History.
The eleventh of Random Scottish History’s episodes for Independence Live on the Festive Season & Hogmanay – the research & citations for which can be found Here. Narration by Jenny Art by Alex Greysteil by Paul Burns Intro-Outro by Tony ‘Lucky Dog’ Wilson The post Festive Season & Hogmanay (Podcast) first appeared on Random Scottish History.
The tenth of Random Scottish History’s episodes for Independence Live on St Andrew and his Day – the research & citations for which can be found Here. Narration by Jenny Art by Alex Intro-Outro by Tony ‘Lucky Dog’ Wilson The post St Andrew & His Day (Podcast) first appeared on Random Scottish History.
The ninth of Random Scottish History’s episodes for Independence Live on Witches in Scottish History – the research & citations for which can be found Here. Narration by Jenny Art by Alex Intro-Outro by Tony ‘Lucky Dog’ Wilson The post Witches in Scottish History (Podcast) first appeared on Random Scottish History.
The seventh of Random Scottish History’s episodes for Independence Live on Gender Fluidity in Scottish History – the research & citations for which can be found Here. Narration by Jenny Art by Alex Intro-Outro by Tony ‘Lucky Dog’ Wilson The post Gender Fluidity in Scottish History (Podcast) first appeared on Random Scottish History.
The sixth of Random Scottish History’s episodes for Independence Live on Pride in Scottish History – the research & citations for which can be found Here. Narration by Jenny Art by Alex Intro-Outro by Tony ‘Lucky Dog’ Wilson Extra source for this episode: LGBTQ Collections Online Resource The post Pride in Scottish History (Podcast) first appeared on Random Scottish History.
The fifth of Random Scottish History’s episodes for Independence Live on Ancient Scottish Sports – the research & citations for which can be found Here. Narration by Jenny Art by Alex Intro-Outro by Tony ‘Lucky Dog’ Wilson The post Ancient Scottish Sports (Podcast) first appeared on Random Scottish History.
The fourth of Random Scottish History’s episodes for Independence Live on the Scottish Arthurian/Merlin Myth – the research & citations for which can be found Here. Narration by Jenny Art by Alex Intro-Outro by Tony ‘Lucky Dog’ Wilson Greysteil by Paul Burns The post Scottish Arthurian/Merlin Myth (Podcast) first appeared on Random Scottish History.
The third of Random Scottish History’s episodes for Independence Live on Scotland's National Animal the Unicorn – the research & citations for which can be found Here. Narration by Jenny Art by Alex Intro-Outro by Tony ‘Lucky Dog’ Wilson The post Scotland’s National Animal (Podcast) first appeared on Random Scottish History.
The second of Random Scottish History's episodes for Independence Live - the research & citations for which can be found Here. Narration by Jenny Art by Alex Intro-Outro by Tony ‘Lucky Dog’ Wilson The post Potato Clearances (Podcast) first appeared on Random Scottish History.
The first of Random Scottish History's episodes for Independence Live - the research & citations for which can be found Here. Narration by Jenny Art by Alex Intro-Outro by Tony ‘Lucky Dog’ Wilson The post Scottish Courtship & Marriage Customs (Podcast) first appeared on Random Scottish History.
Reading some old articles from the Scottish press detailing Hallowe'en in Scotland's past, as well as varying paranormal happenings from pre-20th century Scottish publications. Get comfy for this one. The post Paranormal Randomness fae Scottish History (Podcast) first appeared on Random Scottish History.
Oscar Slater - Verdict & Aftermath. TRIGGER WARNINGS include - Graphic Descriptions of Brutality and Detailed Reports of Graphic Injuries. The post Oscar Slater – Verdict & Aftermath (Podcast) first appeared on Random Scottish History.
Glasgow's Square Mile Murders - Oscar Slater - Trial TRIGGER WARNINGS include - Graphic Descriptions of Brutality and Detailed Reports of Graphic Injuries. The post Oscar Slater – Trial (Podcast) first appeared on Random Scottish History.
Glasgow's Square Mile Murders - Oscar Slater - Pre-Trial. TRIGGER WARNINGS include - Graphic Descriptions of Brutality and Detailed Reports of Graphic Injuries. The post Oscar Slater – Pre-Trial (Podcast) first appeared on Random Scottish History.
Glasgow's Square Mile Murders - Dr Edward William Pritchard - Verdict & Aftermath. TRIGGER WARNINGS include - Description of Burn Victim, Suggestion of Pregnancy Termination, Death by Slow Poisoning, and Detailed Autopsy Results & Detailed Description of Hanging. The post Dr Edward William Pritchard – Verdict & Aftermath (Podcast) first appeared on Random Scottish History.
Glasgow's Square Mile Murders - Dr Edward William Pritchard - Trial Pt. 3. TRIGGER WARNINGS include - Description of Burn Victim, Suggestion of Pregnancy Termination, Death by Slow Poisoning, and Detailed Autopsy Results. The post Dr Edward William Pritchard – Trial Pt. 3 (Podcast) first appeared on Random Scottish History.
Glasgow's Square Mile Murders - Dr Edward William Pritchard - Trial Pt. 2. TRIGGER WARNINGS include - Description of Burn Victim, Suggestion of Pregnancy Termination, Death by Slow Poisoning, and Detailed Autopsy Results. The post Dr Edward William Pritchard – Trial Pt. 2 (Podcast) first appeared on Random Scottish History.
Glasgow's Square Mile Murders - Dr Edward William Pritchard - Trial Pt. 1. TRIGGER WARNINGS include - Description of Burn Victim, Suggestion of Pregnancy Termination, Death by Slow Poisoning, and Detailed Autopsy Results. The post Dr Edward William Pritchard – Trial Pt. 1 (Podcast) first appeared on Random Scottish History.
Glasgow's Square Mile Murders - Dr Edward William Pritchard - Pre-Trial Pt. 2 TRIGGER WARNINGS include - Description of Burn Victim, Suggestion of Pregnancy Termination, Death by Slow Poisoning, and Detailed Autopsy Results. The post Dr Edward William Pritchard – Pre-Trial Pt. 2 (Podcast) first appeared on Random Scottish History.
Glasgow's Square Mile Murders - Dr Edward William Pritchard - Pre-Trial Pt. 1. TRIGGER WARNINGS include - Description of Burn Victim, Suggestion of Pregnancy Termination, Death by Slow Poisoning, and Detailed Autopsy Results. The post Dr Edward William Pritchard – Pre-Trial Pt. 1 (Podcast) first appeared on Random Scottish History.
Glasgow's Square Mile Murders - Jessie McLachlan - Verdict & Aftermath TRIGGER WARNINGS include - Allusions to sexual assault and graphic descriptions of injuries & brutality. The post Jessie McLachlan – Verdict & Aftermath (Podcast) first appeared on Random Scottish History.
Glasgow's Square Mile Murders - Jessie McLachlan - Trial Pt. 3. TRIGGER WARNINGS include - Allusions to sexual assault and graphic descriptions of injuries & brutality. The post Jessie McLachlan – Trial Pt. 3 (Podcast) first appeared on Random Scottish History.
Glasgow's Square Mile Murders - Jessie McLachlan - Trial Pt. 2. TRIGGER WARNINGS include - Allusions to sexual assault and graphic descriptions of injuries & brutality. The post Jessie McLachlan – Trial Pt. 2 (Podcast) first appeared on Random Scottish History.
Jessie McLachlan - Trial Pt. 1. TRIGGER WARNINGS include - Allusions to sexual assault and graphic descriptions of injuries & brutality. The post Jessie McLachlan – Trial Pt. 1 (Podcast) first appeared on Random Scottish History.
Jessie McLachlan - Pre-Trial Pt. 2. TRIGGER WARNINGS include - Allusions to sexual assault and graphic descriptions of injuries & brutality. The post Jessie McLachlan – Pre-Trial Pt. 2 (Podcast) first appeared on Random Scottish History.
Glasgow's Square Mile Murders - Jessie McLachlan, Pre-Trial Pt. 1. TRIGGER WARNINGS include - Allusions to sexual assault and graphic descriptions of injuries & brutality. The post Jessie McLachlan – Pre-Trial Pt. 1. (Podcast) first appeared on Random Scottish History.
Glasgow Square Mile Murders - Madeleine Smith - Verdict and Aftermath. TRIGGER WARNINGS include - Allusions to suicide and poisoning, detailed autopsy reports, and suggestions of animal testing. The post Madeleine Smith – Verdict and Aftermath (Podcast) first appeared on Random Scottish History.
Glasgow Square Mile Murders - Madeleine Smith - Trial Part 3. TRIGGER WARNINGS include - Allusions to suicide and poisoning, detailed autopsy reports, and suggestions of animal testing. The post Madeleine Smith – Trial Pt. 3 (Podcast) first appeared on Random Scottish History.
Glasgow Square Mile Murders - Madeleine Smith - Trial Part 2. TRIGGER WARNINGS include - Allusions to suicide and poisoning, detailed autopsy reports, and suggestions of animal testing. The post Madeleine Smith – Trial Pt. 2 (Podcast) first appeared on Random Scottish History.
Glasgow Square Mile Murders - Madeleine Smith - Trial Part 1. TRIGGER WARNINGS include - Allusions to suicide and poisoning, detailed autopsy reports, and suggestions of animal testing. The post Madeleine Smith – Trial Pt. 1 (Podcast) first appeared on Random Scottish History.
Glasgow Square Mile Murders - Madeleine Smith - Pre-Trial. TRIGGER WARNINGS - Allusions to Suicide and Poisoning, Detailed Autopsy Reports, and Suggestions of Animal Testing. The post Madeleine Smith – Pre-Trial (Podcast) first appeared on Random Scottish History.
This is just a general introduction to the Random Scottish History website and Jenny who created and runs it with her wee team of contributors. The post Introduction to Random Scottish History (Podcast) first appeared on Random Scottish History.
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