The Scottish Witch Trials
Episode Summary
TRIGGER WARNING – Contains adult themes and some strong language
Witches may seem to be just part of Hallowe’en but there’s more to witches than you might expect from somewhere like bonnie Scotland.
Please Be Advised – This episode may contain content that some may find distressing. As always, we advise listener discretion. This episode it not suitable for anyone under the age of 13.
Listen on:
13 of the most chilling witch trials in Scottish history | The Scotsman
Five of Scotland’s infamous witchcraft trials | The Scotsman
The Life and Death of Bessie Dunlop, The Witch of Lynn – Wee White Hoose
Bessie Dunlop, The Witch of Dalry – Mysterious Britain & Ireland
Everything You Need to Know About Scotland’s Historic Witch Hunts
Scottish Witchcraft trials | Green Witch
Heresy, they say? James VI and the witch trials – Scotland Magazine
The Life and Death of Bessie Dunlop, The Witch of Lynn – Wee White Hoose
North Berwick Visitor Guide – Accommodation, Things To Do & More | VisitScotland
Witch trials in early modern Scotland – Wikipedia
Great Scottish witch hunt of 1649–50 – Wikipedia
Survey of Scottish Witchcraft – Introduction to Scottish Witchcraft
Escape of Charles II – Wikipedia
North Berwick witch trials – Wikipedia
The Scottish Witchcraft Act – University of Edinburgh
The Scottish Witchcraft Act on JSTOR
Witch Pricking Needle – Wikimedia Commons
Scottish Murders is a production of Cluarantonn
Hosted by Dawn.
Guest: Kathryn Herron
Researched and Written by Peter Bull and Dawn Young
Produced and Edited by Dawn Young and Peter Bull
Production Company Name by Granny Robertson
Music:
Dawn of the Fairies by Derek & Brandon Fiechter
Gothic Wedding by Derek & Brandon Fiechter
The Scottish Witch Trials episode was our Halloween episode, this is what some of our listeners on Goodpods said about it;
KWAWWTPODCAST @kidswhatarewewatchin said “Really interesting to hear about the lead up to, and laws created, to “support” the Witch Trials.”
Kay FMWL @fmwlpod said “What a fun episode!”
Kelli Madden @kellimadden80 said “Super fun episode! Well done, ladies!”
Keely Lopez @keely99 said “Such a fun episode!”
Stuart Blues @britishmurders said “Really enjoyed the banter.”
Lisa @ittakestwo said “Loved hearing about the witch trials in Scotland, and the connection with MacBeth. I’ve recommended the podcast to some friends in Scotland who are interested in true crime stories and Scottish history, perfect combo of both! Both hosts really fun to listen to, I’ll definitely be checking out more episodes.”
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