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The North of Sooth: the Orkney podcast

The North of Sooth: the Orkney podcast

By: Ross Cunningham
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A podcast about the islands, people and history of Orkney.

Ross Cunningham 2024 Social Sciences Travel Writing & Commentary World
Episodes
  • Magic, Witches and the Supernatural in Orkney during 1500s-1800s

    Magic, Witches and the Supernatural in Orkney during 1500s-1800s
    May 3 2025

    Learn about Orkney's unique mythical creatures influenced by both its Norse and Scottish identities and why witch trials were more common in the islands than many other parts of Scotland.
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    24 mins
  • Interview with author Peter Marshall on Orkney's history 1500s-1800s

    Interview with author Peter Marshall on Orkney's history 1500s-1800s
    Mar 16 2025

    An interview with award-winning historical writer Peter Marshall on his book, "Storm's Edge: Life, Death and Magic in the Islands of Orkney", published in 2024.

    Peter talks about some of the most significant events taking place during this often overlooked 300-year period in Orkney's history, including the major events taking place in the UK at that time and how life in Orkney transitioned from Norwegian rule to becoming part of the Kingdom of Scotland.
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    28 mins
  • Updates: New name and upcoming episodes

    Updates: New name and upcoming episodes
    Mar 16 2025

    Reasons behind the change of name and what episodes are coming up.
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    3 mins
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