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Episode 2 continues our journey into the strange and unsettling stories surrounding Leatherhead and Aberdeen.

From eerie encounters in quiet streets and shadowy pathways… to chilling experiences that still can’t be explained… the stories only get darker from here.

What was the dripping figure seen inside a block of flats?
 Why do some people believe something still lingers near the old buildings of Aberdeen?
 And which terrifying encounter left us genuinely shaken?

Join us as we uncover more paranormal tales, ghostly sightings, and bizarre experiences that will make you think twice before turning the lights off.

🎧 Lights On… Still Scared — Episode 2.

Keep the lights on.

In this debut episode, we dive into the eerie legends, ghost stories, and unexplained happenings from our hometowns of Leatherhead and Aberdeen. From shadowy figures and haunted buildings to local myths whispered for generations, we uncover the chilling tales that made us sleep with one eye open growing up.

Expect creepy history, personal stories, and the kind of hometown hauntings that hit differently when they happened right where you live. So grab a blanket, keep the lights on, and join us for a night of local legends and real fear.

In this episode of Lights On, Still Scared, we journey to the historic streets of Edinburgh, a city often described as one of the most haunted places in the world. A place where we now call home.

From the shadowy closes of the Old Town to the infamous underground vaults, we explore the chilling legends, ghostly encounters, and dark history that have earned Edinburgh its supernatural reputation. Along the way, we share some of the city's most unsettling hauntings, eyewitness accounts, and paranormal tales that continue to intrigue visitors and locals alike.

We'll also discuss some of our own experiences and thoughts on the paranormal, examining what draws us to these stories and whether there may be more to them than mere folklore.

So dim the lights, settle in, and join us as we uncover the haunted heart of Scotland's capital.

Are the ghosts of Edinburgh simply stories from the past, or do some spirits still walk its ancient streets?

🎙️ Lights On, Still Scared — because some stories stay with you long after the lights come back on.

Episode 5: Haunted Castles & Palaces

From royal residences to ancient strongholds, castles and palaces have witnessed centuries of triumph, betrayal, imprisonment, execution, and tragedy. Is it any wonder that so many are said to be haunted?

In this episode of Lights On, Still Scared, Karen and Graeme explore some of the most fascinating haunted castles and palaces in the UK and beyond. From phantom queens and headless nobles to mysterious apparitions that continue to walk ancient corridors, we uncover the history, legends, and ghostly encounters linked to these remarkable locations.

Join us as we delve into tales from some of the world's most famous royal residences and medieval fortresses, examining the stories that have endured for generations. Are these simply legends born from history, or could something still linger within these ancient walls?

Turn the lights on if you must... but prepare to be still scared.

The shadows of Edinburgh still have stories to tell. In Episode 4 of Lights On, Still Scared, we continue our journey through the city's haunted history, exploring more chilling legends, ghostly encounters, and unexplained mysteries that have lingered through the centuries. From eerie closes and ancient graveyards to restless spirits said to roam the capital's historic streets, these tales remind us why Edinburgh remains one of the world's most haunted cities.

So dim the lights, settle in, and join us for another collection of spine-tingling stories that prove some legends never truly die. Will you make it to the end with the lights still on? 

Lights On, Still Scared – Episode 6: Haunted Castles & Palaces (Part 2)

The ghosts are still rattling the chains, and we're not finished exploring Britain's most haunted historic buildings just yet.

In Part 2 of our journey through haunted castles and palaces, Karen and Graeme uncover even more chilling tales from some of the UK's most legendary locations. From phantom nobles and tragic queens to mysterious apparitions seen by staff and visitors alike, we delve into the stories that refuse to stay buried.

Why do so many ancient fortresses seem to attract reports of paranormal activity? Are these simply echoes of violent histories, or could something more sinister still linger within their stone walls?

Join us as we explore centuries of murder, betrayal, imprisonment, and unexplained encounters from Britain's most iconic royal residences and strongholds. Expect ghostly sightings, strange legends, historical mysteries, and plenty of discussion along the way.

So lock the gates, light the torches, and settle in for another night of haunted history.

Because when the lights go out, some residents never really leave... 👻🏰

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Episode 9 – Haunted Houses

What is it about an ordinary house that can become the setting for extraordinary fear?

In Episode 8 of Lights On, Still Scared, Karen and Graeme step inside some of the world's most chilling haunted homes. From grand manor houses and isolated farmhouses to seemingly ordinary suburban properties, they explore the places where people claim the paranormal has made itself at home.

But this episode isn't just about famous cases. Karen and Graeme also share some of their own personal experiences inside allegedly haunted houses—moments that have stayed with them long after they walked back out of the front door. From unexplained noises and unsettling atmospheres to encounters that still leave them questioning what really happened, they reveal the stories they don't often tell.

Expect tales of shadow figures watching from the staircase, phantom footsteps echoing through empty rooms, mysterious knocks in the dead of night, objects moving without explanation, and families convinced they are sharing their homes with something they cannot see.

Are these experiences evidence of lingering spirits, echoes of the past, or simply the power of suggestion? Join us as we unlock the front door and discover why sometimes the scariest places aren't castles or abandoned asylums... they're the homes people still live in.

So switch the lights on... because after this episode, you may never look at your own house in quite the same way. 

This week on Lights On, Still Scared, we're joined by our first special guest, John Tantalon, creator of North Edinburgh Nightmares, paranormal investigator, storyteller, and one of Edinburgh's best-known voices on the city's haunted history.

In this special episode, Graeme sits down with John to explore Edinburgh's darker side, discussing the ghost stories, forgotten legends and unexplained encounters that continue to fascinate both locals and visitors. From haunted closes and ancient graveyards to chilling eyewitness accounts and the city's most infamous paranormal locations, John shares the stories and experiences that have shaped his own journey into the unexplained.

Karen joins the conversation throughout, listening in and offering the occasional insight from her perspective, making this feel like an evening spent around the table sharing ghost stories with friends.

Together, the discussion explores why Edinburgh has become known as one of the world's most haunted cities, how folklore and history often intertwine, and why so many people continue to report strange experiences centuries after the events that inspired the legends.

Whether you're fascinated by the paranormal, passionate about Scottish history, or simply enjoy a good ghost story, this episode offers a fascinating conversation filled with mystery, humour, and a genuine love of Edinburgh's rich and haunted heritage.

So dim the lights, settle in, and join us for an evening exploring the stories that still linger in the shadows.

Because in Edinburgh... history is never really buried.

Episode 9 HAUNTED HOUSES: PART 2

Just when you thought it was safe to turn the lights off...

We're back with another collection of chilling tales in Haunted Houses – Part 2.

This week, we ask some very important questions...

Why was Karen talking about an 80s pop group?

Who—or what—was knocking at Granny's house?

Which haunted home has left investigators scratching their heads for decades?

And what other strange encounters await behind closed doors?

As always, we'll be sharing a mixture of famous hauntings, lesser-known cases, and some of our own experiences, with plenty of laughs along the way.

So grab a drink, dim the lights (or leave them on—we won't judge!), and join us for another journey into the unexplained.

Listen now wherever you get your podcasts, or visit our website for all listening links.

Have you ever heard unexplained knocking, footsteps, or voices in your own home? Tell us in the comments or send us your story through our website—you could feature in a future episode!

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Time slips, ghost roads, and wartime echoes take center stage in this eerie discussion of reported supernatural encounters across the UK. From Roman soldiers in York to phantom battlefields and vanishing roads, these stories explore what happens when the past seems to break through into the present.

Graeme Milne and Karen Swanston compare some of the best-known time slip accounts, including firsthand witness testimony, historical context, and later research that appears to support parts of the sightings. The result is a mix of folklore, archaeology, and unresolved mystery that asks a simple question: are these places replaying history, or are people somehow stepping into it?

Along the way, the episode looks at cases that have become famous among paranormal researchers and ghost-story readers alike, with particular attention to reported visual details, consistency of testimony, and how location history may fit the accounts.

Haunted roads can hold more than eerie legends, sometimes they seem to preserve the final moments of real people. In this episode, Karen Swanston and Graham Milne explore a series of ghostly road stories tied to the A3, the old Portsmouth Road, and other unsettling stretches of highway where tragedy, folklore, and unexplained sightings overlap.

From the infamous A3 “crash” that led police to a long-hidden vehicle, to the historic murder at Devil’s Punch Bowl and the grim legacy of Gibbet Hill, the discussion moves between documented history and encounters that feel like echoes of the past. Along the way, the hosts dig into apparitions, phantom figures, missing dashcam footage, and the strange question of whether some sightings are hauntings or something closer to a replay of trauma. 

Exploring haunted roads across Scotland and England, this episode dives into some of Britain’s most unsettling roadside legends, from vanishing hitchhikers to ghost cars, unexplained figures, and sightings that seem to leave more questions than answers.

Graeme Milne and Karen Swanston go on a tour through some of the best-known and strangest reports associated with the A229 at Blue Bell Hill, the M25, and the roads of the Scottish Highlands. Along the way, the stories blur the line between tragedy, folklore, and the kind of encounters that drivers never forget.

If you’ve ever wondered why certain roads gather so many ghost stories or whether repeated sightings can be explained by history, memory, or something far stranger, this episode offers plenty to think about. 

Haunted theatres have a way of turning performance history into something far stranger, and this conversation explores some of the most intriguing reports from Edinburgh, London, Aberdeen, and Kirkcaldy. From apparitions that seem to repeat the same route night after night to playful presences that nudge props and equipment backstage, these stories blur the line between folklore, memory, and the atmosphere of old performance spaces.

Along the way, the discussion touches on famous theatrical figures including the Man in Grey, Charles Macklin, Joseph Grimaldi, Tommy Cooper, and Al Jolson—along with the idea that some theatres treat their resident ghosts less like threats and more like a peculiar kind of good luck. There’s also a personal look at visiting old venues, the feeling of cold spots in derelict buildings, and how a theatre’s history can make even the most ordinary corner feel charged with something unseen. 

Episode 10: Haunted Theatres 

When the audience has gone home and the stage lights have faded, are Britain’s theatres ever truly empty? 

In this episode, Karen and Graeme step behind the curtain to explore some of the ghost stories associated with Britain’s historic theatres. From unexplained footsteps and shadowy figures to mysterious reflections and performers who may never have taken their final bow, they examine the history, tragedy and theatrical folklore behind these reported hauntings. 

Why do theatres seem to attract so much paranormal activity? Could centuries of powerful performances and heightened emotion leave an impression upon a building—or do people working in the theatre simply enjoy a good ghost story? 

Expect haunted dressing rooms, spectral performers and the usual mixture of serious discussion and occasional distraction. 

We take the stories seriously. Ourselves? Less so.