Witch Hunts of Scotland

In 1603, James VI & I became the first king of Scotland and England. But this isn’t the only reason he was remarkable. Because he also had a big, no HUGE, fear of witches.


He literally wrote a book on it in 1597. Daemonologie, which just scratched the surface of Scotland’s relationship with so-called witches.


Today, Kate is Betwixt the Sheets with Allyson Shaw to find out more about the witch trials of Scotland.


You can find out more about Allyson's book here.


WARNING: There is adult content and explicit words in this episode.


Senior producer: Charlotte Long. Producer: Sophie Gee. Mixed by Siobhan Dale


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