The Wolf of Badenoch: Scotland's Fiery Medieval Warlord

In 1390, Alexander Stewart, the Earl of Buchan—better known as the Wolf of Badenoch—burned Elgin Cathedral to the ground, a sacrilege that stunned Scotland. But who was this man, and why did he turn on the church? This episode follows the Wolf's violent career: his campaigns in the north, his feud with the Bishop of Moray, the destruction of churches and towns, and the king's surprisingly mild response. We explore the medieval world of Highland lordship, royal bastardy, and the limits of royal justice. From the burning of Forres and Elgin to the legend of his death, we separate fact from folklore. Join Lucas and Luna as they unravel the story of a man who embodied the raw power and brutality of Scotland's medieval north—and whose name still echoes in the glens. #WolfOfBadenoch #AlexanderStewart #MedievalScotland #ElginCathedral #BishopBur #HighlandHistory #ScottishClans #RobertII #Buchan #Moray #Badenoch #MedievalWarfare #ChurchAndState #ScottishHistory #History #FexingoHistory #MedievalEurope #ScottishCastles Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo