Who are the co-hosts of Witches of Scotland?
Claire Mitchell QC and Zoe Venditozzi, Author co-host the Witches of Scotland podcast. Over the forthcoming weeks we hope to bring you interviews from those who know about the history, law and stories of those accused of witchcraft.
What is the ‘Witches of Scotland’ campaign?
Witches of Scotland is a campaign for justice; for a legal pardon, an apology and national monument for the thousands of people – mostly women - that were convicted of witchcraft and executed between 1563 and 1736 in Scotland.
Do you support the Witches of Scotland petition?
The public petition to the Scottish Parliament to ask for a pardon, apology and a national memorial for those accused and killed as witches is now live! Show your support and back the campaign by shopping for Witches of Scotland t-shirts and merchandise.
What are Scottish witches called?
Nicneven, Nicnevin or Nicnevan is a witch or fairy queen from Scottish folklore.
How were witches tortured in Scotland?
In Scotland, convicted witches were usually strangled at the stake before having their bodies burned, although there are instances where they were burned alive.
Are there witches in Scotland?
How many witches were there in Scotland? A. We have identified a total number of 3,837 people who were accused of witchcraft in Scotland. 3,212 of these are named and there are a further 625 unnamed people or groups included in our database.
What did witches do in Scotland?
In the late 16th-and 17th-century century Scotland, between three and four thousand people were tortured and executed as 'witches', a group identified as threatening social stability. The methods of torture involved devices such as thumbscrews and branks (an iron muzzle).
Who was the last witch burned in Scotland?
Janet HorneJanet Horne was the last person in Britain to be tried and executed for witchcraft. In 1727 she and her daughter were arrested and jailed in Dornoch. Janet's daughter suffered from a deformity in her hands and feet.
Do witch hunts still happen?
Today, witch trials occur all over the world. Organizations like the United Nations and Stepping Stones Nigeria have found that the number of witch trials around the world is increasing. They are almost always violent, and sometimes they are deadly. When people get sick, witchcraft is sometimes seen as the cause.
Who was the most famous Scottish witch?
10 of the most wicked witches in Scottish historyJanet Douglas, Lady Glamis. ... Helen Duncan (1897-1956) ... The Bo'ness Witches. ... Janet Horne. ... Isobel Gowdie. ... The Witches from Macbeth. ... North Berwick Witches. ... The Pittenweem Witches.More items...•
When did witchcraft end in Scotland?
1736Scotland's indefatigable pursuit of witches between 1563, when the Witchcraft Act was brought in, and 1736, when it was finally repealed, resulted in five “great Scottish witch-hunts” and a series of nationwide trials.
Who is the first witch?
Bridget Bishop ( c. 1632 – 10 June 1692) was the first person executed for witchcraft during the Salem witch trials in 1692.
How many witches were burned in Edinburgh?
A plaque at the Witches Well at Edinburgh Castle marks the spot where more than 300 women were burned at the stake.
What gods did the Scottish worship?
It is generally presumed to have resembled Celtic polytheism. The names of more than two hundred Celtic deities have been noted, some of which, like Lugh, The Dagda and The Morrigan, come from later Irish mythology, whilst others, like Teutatis, Taranis and Cernunnos, come from evidence from Gaul.
How many witches executed Scotland?
Witchcraft was a capital crime and punished by strangulation and burning at the stake. Claire Mitchell QC provides evidence that Scotland executed five times as many people per capita as anywhere else in Europe. An estimated 3837 people were accused, 2558 of whom were killed.
When were witches burned in Scotland?
The Great Scottish Witch Hunt of 1597 was a series of nationwide witch trials that took place in the whole of Scotland from March to October 1597. At least 400 people were put on trial for witchcraft and various forms of diabolism during the witch hunt.
How many witches were burned in Edinburgh?
A plaque at the Witches Well at Edinburgh Castle marks the spot where more than 300 women were burned at the stake.
Was there a witch hunt in Scotland?
From the mid-16th to the early 18th century, close to 4,000 people in Scotland—overwhelmingly women—were tried for witchcraft. Up to two thirds of this number may have been executed. This during a period when brutal witch persecution was relatively common in Europe.
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When is the Salem Witch Trials 2021?
April 11, 2021. Zoe and Claire talk to Rachel Christ about the Salem Witch Trials - the accused - the “spectral evidence” used to convict - the pardons granted for all but one of those convicted- the memorial garden - and the “final pardon” - the 21st century legislature to pardon the last person convicted of witc….
What did Zoe and Claire talk about?
Zoe and Claire talk to Rachel Christ about the Salem Witch Trials - the accused - the “spectral evidence” used to convict - the pardons granted for all but one of those convicted- the memorial garden - and the “final pardon” - the 21st century legislature to pardon the last person convicted of witc…
Who wrote the 5 women of Kilwinning?
This week Zoe and Claire talk petitions, widdershins, and hear from the inspiring Heather Upfield - writer of The 5 women of Kilwinning (about 5 women killed as witches) and campaigner to have the names and stories remembered .. find out about her great success... it may inspire you too!
Who is Leo Igwe?
Zoe and Claire talk to Leo Igwe - Nigerian human rights activist and award winning humanist - about his campaign to stop witchcraft allegations in the modern day - and how he wants us all to support those who suffer from being accused of witchcraft in the modern day
