The Witchcraft Trials in North Ayrshire

Overview During the late 16th to early 18th centuries, Europe was gripped by paranoia about witchcraft and demonology, fearing the presence of Satan around every corner. No other country in Europe responded to this threat with greater gusto than Scotland, where it is estimated that around 4,000 individuals1 (80% of them women), were accused of witchcraft and/or consorting with the … Continue reading The Witchcraft Trials in North Ayrshire