The Edinburgh Society of Unapologetically Imperfect Mothers

Autumn vibes are everywhere, and Tammy, Kim and Heather are back chatting all about events around Edinburgh in November!  With the Edinburgh Christmas Market opening on Saturday the 14th and the Diwali parade and fireworks on Sunday the 15th the upcoming weekend is jammed with incredible family activities in the city.  The Mums discuss some of the other fantastic family events around town including the Christmas at the Botanics and a massive family ceilidh on November 29th at the Ross Bandstand.

Tammy & Heather can't wait to catch Mean Girls at the Edinburgh Playhouse next week... stand by for some high school nostalgia, and some savage banter between Cady and the Plastics!

Moving on the Mums chat about the heart-warming story of a Glasgow man's 1M prize on ITV Win Win with Postcode Lottery and test their knowledge of the British public's responses using questions from the show.

In this podcast the Mums take on a really challenging topic... Marissa Mayer (former Yahoo CEO) is offering women an AI "wife" via her new company.  In a recent NY Times article she revealed that she'd used AI to describe her daughter for a school assignment, and suggested that busy mums would benefit from AI to take away the overwhelming mental load such as picking Halloween costumes and children's birthday party planning.  What do the Mums think of this AI on offer?  Listen to this episode to get the Mums' thoughts on this AI being pitched specifically to busy mothers!

On this special spooky Halloween 2026 episode from ESUIM, join Tammy, Kim, Heather & Trishita as they chat all about the hauntings of Glamis Castle and Edinburgh Castle....what they have in common in terms of ghost haunting is revealed on this special episode.  We bet that no one has covered the story of the Grey Lady in the same way as the Mums!

Before diving into the main haunted castle topic, the Mums chat about the current F45 fitness challenge, Dirty Dancing at the Edinburgh Playhouse (it was lit!!), Dumfries & Galloway being chosen as a Top 25 World Destination by National Geographic, and the Edinburgh Black Cab Tours who provide guided tours of fantastic destinations around Scotland including Galloway Distillery and Outlander locations!

Finally the Mums wrap with a very special advice letter which appeared on Slate... what do you recommend to someone being accused of being a reincarnated evil witch? 

Join the Mums as they laugh, chat and set the world to rights on this fantastic episode of the Edinburgh Society of Unapologetically Imperfect Mothers!

Do you believe in ghosts? 

In Edinburgh, the tales of ghosts and hauntings are all over the gorgeous, historic city... and the best Edinburgh ghost stories are often tied in with actual historic facts.  Edinburgh's old streets witnessed not only ghost stories, but real scenes of fear, revenge and death... which makes for even better, creepier ghost stories!

Join Tammy, Heather & introducing guest star Monica as they chat all about some of the best Edinburgh Ghost Stories including the murderous Burke & Hare, the 17 tiny coffins found on Arthur's Seat, and Half-Hangit Maggie.  These ghost stories will put you in the right mood for a fabulous Halloween!

The Mums wrap by discussing an advice letter from Slate where a woman who has paranormal sensitivity finds her parents ghosting her in some inappropriate places around the house... including the bedroom!

Listen in to this fabulous Halloween podcast from the Edinburgh Society of Unapologetically Imperfect Mothers as they laugh, chat and set the world to rights.... and chat Edinburgh Halloween!

In this Part 2 of the The Edinburgh Society of Unapologetically Imperfect Mothers LIVE at Sam Heughan's Galloway Distillery, after tackling a letter from a frustrated husband whose wife isn't delivering on her pre-child promises, the Mums chat about getting kids back to reading, what books the Mums love to read with and without their kids, and what we can do to make reading time more special for our kids. 

Finally, the Mums can't leave before wrapping up with a lively discussion about superstar and Galloway Distillery owner Sam Heughan. 

We hope that you enjoy this special episode from The Edinburgh Society of Unapologetically Imperfect Mothers LIVE as the Mums laugh, chat, and set the world to rights!

After a quick recap on the wonderful The Archers Live at 75 show at Edinburgh Playhouse, the Mums recap their fantastic experience at the Wigtown Book Festival/Sam Heughan's Galloway Distillery SOLD OUT Event in September.  Get the dish on the nerves, the fabulous cocktails, the fantastic audience, distillery staff, and new Mum-friends.  Find out what surprises the Mums had during the show audience participation... and of course the Mums have to discuss the one man who was missing (albeit was represented in a mini version onstage).  

Moving on the Mums chat about some fantastic events happening in Edinburgh this month.  Muddy Stilettos Scotland published a nice article about great pumpkin picking locations in Scotland, and the Edinburgh Family Guide shared a great list of Halloween events around the area... including the incredible new Pumpkins After Dark Edinburgh event at the Royal Highland Centre.  Go to the Mums' Instagram to enter a free ticket giveaway (4 tickets!) for one lucky listener!  

Finally the Mums move on to a funny advice letter in Slate which asks the question: should a brother-in-law responsible for a sister-in-law's petty act of dumping manure on her ex' grave?  The Mums aren't sure about the efficacy of the act... 

Tune in for some great chat, laughs, and information about Halloween events around town!