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Christmas Special with Kerrie from North Edinburgh Nightmares

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Marty opens the special by saying Effie is not there, which keeps things loose and slightly odd in a good way. He introduces Kerry Powell as one half of North Edinburgh and Nightmares and asks her to explain what she does. Kerry says she works with John Tantalon and that together they write and print books. She adds that John is writing their fifth book now, while four are already out. She also mentions their YouTube channel, walking history tours around Edinburgh, and talks round about Edinburgh. Marty says regular listeners will know John from earlier appearances, and he notes that he and Effie have done several of the tours. The conversation then moves into the kind of unsettling experience that sticks with you. Kerry describes a visit to Edinburgh Dungeons where one section felt deeply wrong to her, even though the rest of the place was fine. She says it felt like being watched, exposed, and pushed at the back. Marty and Kerry then talk about the area around Prince Street Gardens and the station, where the lock and witch lore still hang around in the background. Kerry points out that the dungeons go down about two floors lower than people expect, ending up beneath the train tracks, which makes the space feel even more buried in history. She also mentions York, the Viking Museum there, and a small ride with mannequins that she found creepy. The episode stays relaxed throughout, moving between local history, haunted places, and the personal details that make the conversation feel lived-in. It ends with Christmas thanks, show notes, and a promise to have Kerry back for more ghosty talk later.

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A warm paranormal chat that leans into Edinburgh folklore and local atmosphere.

Christmas Special with Kerry Powell is a friendly paranormal chat that starts light and then slips into Edinburgh's darker corners. Kerry brings North Edinburgh Nightmares with her, along with books, walking history tours, YouTube, and talks around Edinburgh, so the conversation…

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