The Edinburgh Society of Unapologetically Imperfect 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!

Tune in to Part 1 of The Edinburgh Society of Unapologetically Imperfect Mothers LIVE at Sam Heughan's Galloway Distillery on September 25th where the Mums SOLD OUT during the Wigtown Book Festival!

In this special recording, the Mums are first chatting all about Kids and Screentime issues... how Covid really changed screentime for the kids, issues around smartphone usage including mental health implications, anxiety, and the upcoming UK-wide social media ban for under 16s.  Stand by for some great conversation, chat, and as always some laughs as the Mums tackle this tough topic.  The Mums also read an advice letter from Phone Phobic Mum... find out what recommendations the Mums have in the face of social pressure kids experience to get smartphones.

Moving on, the Mums chat about a subject that often isn't discussed... which is the impact social media has on us Mums!  There are new studies out there about the drawbacks of the infinite scroll, the regular comparisons to "perfect" mums, and the inability to not step away from the stream of WhatsApp groups on mothers!  Find out what the Mums think of these WhatsApp groups - and an audience discussion about the School WhatsApps leads to a very interesting revelation on the part of the Edinburgh-based Mums... Wrapping up this very entertaining discussion about social media's impact on mums, the group discusses an advice letter from Fed Up Mum about what happens when a Mum passive aggressively posts something to the School WhatsApp... a regular occurrence across many WhatsApp groups in Edinburgh!

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!