Stories of Renaissance ‘Witches’
Schedule
Thu Oct 31 2024 at 05:30 pm to 06:30 pm
UTC+00:00Location
National Library of Scotland | Edinburgh, SC
About this Event
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’. Mairi was previously 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.
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Where is it happening?
National Library of Scotland, George IV Bridge, Edinburgh, United KingdomEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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