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The Weight of Sand explores the life and legend of Isobel Gowdie, a woman accused of witchcraft in the Highlands of Scotland.
In the folklore of Isobel Gowdie,... More
The Weight of Sand explores the life and legend of Isobel Gowdie, a woman accused of witchcraft in the Highlands of Scotland.
In the folklore of Isobel Gowdie,... More
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- 10- Smoke Through an EffigyAnnie is reunited with her producer Jenny, as they try to dig up the last words of Isobel Gowdie. They both reflect on the interlinked stories of Isobel Gowdie and the Culbin Sands, Dunes and eventual Forest. Many thanks to our voice actors throughout this show. Isobel Gowdie was played by Sara Boussaikouk. The Jailor and Wee Hamish were both played by Kyle Walker. Janet Braidhead was played by Liz MacDonald. Annie and Jenny played themselves. From the makers of Stories of Scotland and funded by Northword.24/07/202221:23
- 9- Calm That CarriesAnnie revisits Isobel Gowdie in 1662, to try to understand why Isobel may have believed in her own powers of witchcraft. Meanwhile, producer Jenny has been researching the Culbin and it’s different cycles of life. From the makers of Stories of Scotland and funded by Northword.15/07/202219:20
- 7- Betwixt the Horns of Two BullsAnnie confirms that the village of the Culbin was buried under sands with her own eyes. Whilst on this trip, enthusiastic ghillie Wee Hamish tells a surreal, spooky story of love, death and a witches curse. How does this tie back to Isobel Gowdie, and what truths can we find hidden in the folklore? From the makers of Stories of Scotland and funded by Northword.08/07/202214:06
- 6- A History of the Province of MorayIt’s 1897 and a little group of tourists are en route to visit the sands of the Culbin, a desert-like landscape in the North of Scotland. Enthusiastic tour guide Wee Hamish reads from an old book as we approach the Culbin by ferry. From the makers of Stories of Scotland and funded by Northword.06/07/202216:01
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About Weight of Sand
The Weight of Sand explores the life and legend of Isobel Gowdie, a woman accused of witchcraft in the Highlands of Scotland.
In the folklore of Isobel Gowdie, we discover the tragic tale of the village of the Culbin, buried under sand to become the 'Sahara of Scotland.'
This time travelling show unravels the nuances of social life upon a small piece of the Moray Coast in the North of Scotland. We examine witch trials, testimonies, storms, mythology and the empty holes of history…
And question what fills the space when the archival records do not tell the story.
From the makers of Stories of Scotland. Funded by Northword.
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