Some say the perfect time to visit Scotland is in the Autumn, around the Halloween period. Halloween originates from the Celtic festival of the ‘Feast of Samhain’, celebrated in Scotland, Ireland and on the Isle of Man from October 31st until November 1st. During this festival, people lit bonfires as a way to ward off unwelcome spirits. Many of these traditions were carried on through the centuries and influenced what is known as Halloween today. Each year, thousands of tourists flock to Scotland. But on Halloween night, 2014, a mystery was beginning to unravel, a mystery that still endures eight years later…
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This episode was researched and written by Emily G. Thompson.
Script editing, additional writing, illustrations and production direction by Rosanna Fitton
Narration, editing, additional writing, and production direction by Benjamin Fitton.
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Spooked by jshirts
Am I Dreaming by Moments
Exclusion Zone by Hill
As Dusk Descends by Wicked Cinema
Ripley by Falls
Continuum by Colossus
Bamburgh by Stephen Keech
Retreat by Chelsea McGough
Into by Hill
Music Box by Stephen Keech
The Arctic by Gold Coast
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