Скачать или смотреть The Dark Secrets Beneath Princes Street Gardens: The Forgotten Nor Loch

In this episode of Weird Scotland, host Colin MacDonald takes us on a chilling journey through the dark and forgotten history of Nor Loch, a long-vanished body of water that once lay beneath Edinburgh Castle. Today, the area is known as the tranquil Princes Street Gardens, but centuries ago, it was anything but peaceful. Originally designed as a defensive moat in the 15th century, Nor Loch eventually became a cesspool of the city’s waste and a notorious site of witch trials, executions, and suicides.

As Colin reveals, the loch became a dumping ground not only for Edinburgh's filth but also for its less fortunate souls. Accused witches were subjected to a horrifying ordeal known as "witch ducking," and those found guilty met their grim fate in the murky waters. Over time, Nor Loch's dark past was literally buried when the loch was drained in the 19th century. Yet, even today, construction projects occasionally unearth human remains, haunting reminders of Edinburgh’s shadowy history.

Whether you're a history enthusiast or simply curious about Scotland’s eerie past, this episode will give you an unsettling glimpse into the city’s darker days. Tune in to uncover more hidden stories from the land of myths and legends!