• Scotland Then: From Gunpowder Scares to Scotland's Stormy Past

  • Dec 3 2024
  • Length: 16 mins
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Scotland Then: From Gunpowder Scares to Scotland's Stormy Past

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  • In this episode listeners are transported back to December 1883, exploring captivating stories from the past. The episode highlights festive preparations with adverts for Christmas sales, a near-disaster at Oban railway station involving gunpowder, and a devastating gale that wreaked havoc across Scotland. Dawn recounts tales of unexpected inheritances, innovative uses of melon seeds, and a series of tragic accidents, including a shooting mishap and fatal incidents involving trains and coal pits. The episode concludes with a light-hearted poem and an invitation to explore historical archives. This engaging journey through history offers a vivid glimpse into the events and lives of 19th-century Scotland.


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    CREDITS:
    Scottish Murders is a production of Cluarantonn
    Hosted by Dawn Young
    Researched and Written by Dawn Young
    Edited and Produced by Erin Ferguson
    Production Company Name by Granny Robertson

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