The first of our witchcraft series, in this episode, we dive into the chilling history of witch trials that plagued Scotland with the influence demon obsessed King James the 6th (1st of England).

Olivia and Lauren discuss the beliefs, both religious and cultural, politics and social dynamics that fueled suspicions and led to the persecution of countless individuals accused of practicing witchcraft.

In this episode dedicated to the Peebles Witch Trials, we narrow our focus to a specific region, delving into the local dynamics that played a role in these tragic events. Unearth the stories of those accused, the methods of interrogation, and the trials that often ended in tragedy.

Resources:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Borders-Witch-Hunt-Witchcraft-Scottish/dp/1804250090

https://witches.hca.ed.ac.uk/

https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/education/resources/early-modern-witch-trials/scottish-witches/

https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/archivespecialcollections/digitisedcollections/damnedart/scotland/

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Witch Trials of Scotland - Peebles 54:41 Share

Is This Place Haunted?

Shownotes Transcript

Witch Trials of Scotland - Peebles