The Scottish Witch Trials

Key sources:The Survey of Scottish Witchcraft — University of Edinburgh (witches.hca.ed.ac.uk)Professor Julian Goodare — Emeritus Professor, University of EdinburghDr Louise Yeoman — BBC Scotland / National Records of ScotlandNicola Sturgeon’s apology speech, International Women’s Day, 8 March 2022Daemonologie by King James VI, 1597Newes from Scotland, anonymous pamphlet, 1591Ashes and Stones by Allyson Shaw (Sceptre, 2023)Witches of Scotland campaign — Claire Mitchell QC and Zoe Venditozzi*music: Geoff Harvey from pixabay Content note for listeners: This episode contains detailed descriptions of judicial torture, execution, and institutionalised violence against women. Listener discretion is advised.