The Scottish Witch Hunts of the 1500s-1700s were violent, tragic, and politically-motivated. At least 6,000 women were brutally tortured and/or killed by the hands of religious extremists during a time of civic distrust, paranoid royal leadership, and economic hardships. We will cover royal drama, religion as a political institution, and the stories of those scapegoated during a time of national upheaval. Though Scotland was not the only European country to implement witch hunts, Scotland’s hunts accused and killed significantly more women per capita than that of its contemporaries.
Join us to learn about the historical context of the Scottish Witch Hunts, the stories of those hunted, the motivations and methods carried out to achieve the hunter’s goals, and the impact that leaves on our society today.
Please note: there is discussion of physical and sexual torture, and may not be suitable for all audiences.