Sea Serpent Carcasses of Scotland – Myths, Monsters, and Marine Misidentifications

Unravel the enigma of Scotland's shores with cryptozoologist Glen Vaudrey, author of Sea Serpent Carcasses of Scotland. In this immersive ASSAP talk, Glen dissects a millennium of bizarre beachings—from the 900 AD "large woman" (whale? squid? myth?) to the 1808 Stronsay Monster (a 55-foot basking shark with "six limbs") and the stone-throwing tragedy of the 1830 Benbecula Mermaid. Were these rotting "globsters" plesiosaurs, serpents, or just sensationalised sharks and seals?Through vivid storytelling and skeptical science, Glen exposes how folklore clashes with facts, from wartime Orkney "sea lizards" to hoax battles in Oban Bay. The post-talk chat dives deeper: UK big cats from escaped pets and sailing ship stowaways, beaver-dumping rewilding gone wild, lynx reintroductions, and why Loch Ness feels more like a shape-shifting scam than a hidden beast (seals via the River Ness? Giant eels? Or pure hype?).As an artist and organiser of Weird Weekend North (April conference) and the Weird Weekend Film Festival (fall edition), Glen's tales blend wonder with wry cynicism—proving the real monsters might be our love for the unknown.Tune in for history, humour, and a dash of debunking. Perfect for fans of Forteana, marine mysteries, and thoughtful anomaly chats.Follow for more ASSAP episodes on UFOs, ghosts, and the unexplained. Rate 5 stars and share your cryptid sighting!#Cryptozoology #SeaMonsters #ScottishMyths #LochNess #ForteanTimes #WeirdWeekendDive into the seriously strange side of the unexplained with ASSAP🔔 Subscribe for weekly webinars and podcasts!Like 👍, comment 💬, and share your own eerie experiences—what's your strangest story?🌐 Learn more at www.ASSAP.ac.ukSeriously Strange / ASSAP Paranormal Webinars🎙️ Listen on: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Amazon Music | Audible | And more!📺 Watch on: YouTube (@assapwebinars) | Rumble | OdyseeDirect YouTube Link: youtube.com/@assapwebinars📱 Follow us for updates:Facebook: ASSAP GroupX/Twitter: @ASSAParanormalBritish UFOlogy (FB): ASSAP British UFOlogy Group#Paranormal #neardeathexperience #GhostStories #ASSAPWebinars 🎙️ Hosted by: @KristianLander and Caroline McKendrick Gibson📅 Recorded Live:🌐 Learn More and become an ASSAP Member £20 a year: www.ASSAP.ac.uk