The Cruelty
BBC Radio ScotlandIn 2021, Davie Donaldson sought to solve the long-standing mystery of the Unknown Bairn, a young boy whose body washed up on a Scottish beach and was never claimed. Since that time, a number of Scottish Travellers have contacted him with stories of children being forcibly removed from their families. This becomes the catalyst for Davie's investigation into why this happened and whether it was sanc... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 19 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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| Category | True Crime | ||||
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Davie returns to the Unknown Bairn’s grave to address unfinished business with the family who found the boy’s body. And does a leaked report commissioned by the Scottish Government, offer hope of some form of restitution for the failures of church an... more
Davie visits Strathmartine Hospital, a now derelict facility, where removed Traveller and non -Traveller children were sent and often never left. Davie needs to find out: what went on behind those walls?
Davie receives a text message that changes so much of what he thought he knew about the Unknown Bairn and the boy he believed him to be. As a new investigation gets underway, a different story emerges.
Bella is a young Scottish Traveller. Through the generations, her family has been broken apart by social services. She explains to Davie how she’s fought to keep her daughter from being taken into care and, in the process, been forced to cut herself ... more
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- Fantastic
Excellent storytelling, perfect pace, despite the sad subject matter i really enjoyed the podcast, especially learning about the Traveller community in Scotland, of which i had no previous knowledge. Thank you.
Apple Podcasts5Happysnapper10
United Kingdom2 months ago - The Cruelty, should be called The Genocide.
I was absolutely horrified listening to this podcast, liked to the systematic deliberate destruction of a group of people, who choose to live differently. A learning I was partially aware of but not to the level of abuse. What the hell Scottish institutions. An absolute crime! Thank you for this story!
Apple Podcasts5CCBunty
Australia3 months ago - Fantastic
I absolutely love the reporting on this story from a gentleman that has personal experience of the travelling people. It gives a uniquely authentic story that is part of his own. Thank you for this podcast!
Apple Podcasts5Jenny Welsh
Canada7 months ago What an emotional roller-coaster this podcast is. I'll be thinking of these families for a long time. Powerful series.
Podcast Addict58 months agoS U- Incredible
Everything Davie Donald does that I’ve listened to is captivating and fascinating. Absolutely love his content.
Apple Podcasts5AJred1983United Kingdom10 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #228 |  Italy/True Crime |
Apple Podcasts | #178 |  Ireland/True Crime |
Apple Podcasts | #229 |  Sweden/True Crime |
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The content offers a powerful exploration of the historical and cultural traumas faced by the Scottish Traveller community, intertwining personal narratives with broader sociopolitical themes. Key episodes recount the harrowing experiences of individuals from the community, such as the forced separation of children from their families by social services and the insidious legacy of eugenics. The inquiry into the tragic story of the Unknown Bairn serves as a focal point, leading to broader discussions on discrimination, identity, and systemic injustices that persist today and highlighting the often misunderstood lives of Travellers. Distinct for its blend of investigative journalism and compassionate storytelling, this series aims to illumina... more
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