The Heal & Harrow Podcast Heal & Harrow

Our final episode in this series tells of the ultimate 'baddie' of Gaelic folklore - the Eachlair Ùrlar, featuring the voice of singer and actor Alyth McCormack. 

We find some light in the dark in this episode - 'Tam O' Shanter' told through Nanny's perspective -  featuring the voice of actor and musician Annie Grace.

This week's episode centres around Màiri nighean Alasdair Ruaidh,  a women said to have composed her poetry on the threshold. Featuring the voice of Skye musician, educator and podcaster Deirdre Graham.

The intriguing life of 'witch-pricker' Christian Caddell (Caldwell) shines a light on a different side to the Scottish Witch Trials. What would drive someone to follow this path? Featuring the voice of director, actor, playwright and musician Cora Bissett.

In this week's episode we discuss how Màiri approached fictionalising difficult aspects of our history. Featuring the voice of singer, presenter and linguist Cass Ezeji.

This week's story sparks discussion around how little is known about the lives of the women persecuted for witchcraft, assumptions that are sometimes made about their lives, and what could be found within the trial records. Featuring the voice of poet and Scots language advocate Len Pennie.