Join Mairi Kidd to discover stories of Scotland's Renaissance 'witches', in conversation with Zoe Venditozzi.
The Witchcraft Act of 1563 sparked a century and a half of witch-hunting in Scotland, leading to the deaths of approximately 2,500 people.
The history of these persecutions often overlooks the fascinating diversity of witchcraft and magical beliefs in Scotland, especially in Gaeldom, and rarely considers the individual, family, and community contexts of those affected.
Discover the stories of Euphame Maccalzean, Gormal of Lochaber, and many more of Scotland's 'witches'.
About the speakers
Mairi Kidd is the author of 'We Are All Witches', 'Warriors and Witches and Damn Rebel Bitches' and 'Feisty, Fiery and Fierce', all of which explore women in Scottish history and legend. In her day job, she has been Head of Literature for Creative Scotland and is currently Director of The Saltire Society.
Zoe Venditozzi is an award-winning novelist and writer and leads the Witches of Scotland campaign with Claire Mitchell KC.
