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Vintage Halloween

Look at these amazing Halloween costumes from the early -mid 19th century. No plastic in sight, and extremely eerie. I’m pretty sure that the second one inspired Angine de Poitrine…

Posted byloreleiirvineOctober 30, 2026October 30, 2026Posted in2026, Art, festival, Lorna Irvine, Photography, Pop cultureTags:Halloween, Halloween season, Lorna Irvine, Pop culture, Spooky, Vintage photographyLeave a comment on Vintage Halloween

Must Be The Season Of The Witch

October is officially Samhain season, so here are some songs and melodies that evoke some spooky feelings. I’ve tried to avoid obvious goth songs. In essence, it’s a nocturnal playlist.

Posted byloreleiirvineOctober 27, 2026Posted inLorna Irvine, MusicTags:Halloween season, Lorna Irvine, Music, nocturnal sounds, PlaylistLeave a comment on Must Be The Season Of The Witch

Disney’s The Skeleton Dance

On the cusp of Samhain, I present to you an absolute classic of macabre playfulness, and an undoubtedly huge influence on Tim Burton. Enjoy this vintage gem from Walt Disney, but don’t have nightmares…

Posted byloreleiirvineOctober 30, 2025Posted inArt, Film, Humour, Lorna IrvineTags:Animation, Dance, Halloween season, Lorna Irvine, Samhain, Silly Symphony, Spooky, Vintage film, Walt DisneyLeave a comment on Disney’s The Skeleton Dance

Samhain, Perthshire, Part 2

I hope everyone’s Spooky Season is smashing (pumpkins). Here are some from this year.

Posted byloreleiirvineOctober 29, 2025Posted in2025, Lorna Irvine, PhotographyTags:2025, Halloween season, Lorna Irvine, Perthshire, Photos, Samhain1 Comment on Samhain, Perthshire, Part 2

Samhain, Perthshire

I took these pics last year. The whole town gets involved in spooky -ooky displays everywhere and they look great. Some more from this year coming up…

Posted byloreleiirvineOctober 29, 2025Posted in2024, Lorna Irvine, PhotographyTags:2024, Halloween season, Lorna Irvine, Perthshire, Photos, SamhainLeave a comment on Samhain, Perthshire
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