
A podcast that follows the Witches of Scotland campaign to bring justice to those accused, convicted and executed as witches under the Witchcraft Act 1563
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 82 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | BooksSociety & CultureArts | |||

Zoe and Claire chat to Anna Caig, about Anna's new book, 'The Wise Witch of Orkney,' Set in 1593. it tells the story of Elspeth Balfour, a wise woman from Orkney.
Zoe and Claire present a review of the campaign so far to a London audience - for those with us from the start it's a meandering wander from then till now, for those just joining the pocast it's a catch up of where we've come from and where we are go... more
Zoe and Claire speak to Dr. Debora Moretti about ritual magic vs. folk magic and most importantly for those taking down their decorations on the 5th of January , The Befana tradition in Italy. On women's rights issues, we speak to Gemma Clark abortio... more
Zoe and Claire wish to offer a Solstice offering to all those who have stuck by us with this podcast through a VERY patchy period and we wanted to give u THE BEST festive guests we could think of to finish this year! First is @thatglasgowwitch whose ... more
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11/28/25 my question is, are you saying that not one of these women was actually a witch? Are you denying the possibility that some women then and now could be witches?
This is such an exciting project! Thank you for bringing your wonderful ideas to fruition. I just ordered a scarf and your book. I am excited a to be a member of the Clan. (I do have a Scottish paternal grandfather). 🖤
This makes my heart swell - Eye opening- shocking and sad. So needed, specially now!
Giving voice to the voiceless. ❤️
Much love from the USA! :)
🙏🏽Thanx for this passion project. 🤍 This is part of my yearlong study of persecutions & my own ancestry. Respect & empowerment. Be Blessed✨
I love this podcast. I admire Dr Zoe and Clare for their dedication, research and determination to bring light to this dark time in history and seek justice for these women who just wanted to live in safety. This podcast has helped my sanity in these terrible times. Thank you brilliant women for all that you are doing. I love feeling connected to something that is so fundamental to my values and sense of justice. 🖤🤍♥️
Just recently discovered the podcast and am really enjoying learning and having a better understanding of this time in our history. Love Claire and Zoe's banter, which often makes me lol!
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This podcast focuses on the historical injustices experienced by those accused and executed as witches in Scotland, exploring the context and implications of the Witchcraft Act of 1563. It highlights the contemporary relevance of these events, delving into themes such as feminism, women's rights, and societal control, while intertwining humor with serious historical analysis. The hosts often engage with various experts and activists to create a vibrant dialogue around these topics, making history accessible and engaging for modern audiences.
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Witches of Scotland launched 6 years ago and published 82 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on Witches of Scotland include:
1. Gemma Clark
2. Debora Moretti
3. Juano Diaz
4. Hope Reese
5. Steven Veerapen
6. John Azumah
7. Claire Thomas
8. Dr. Margaret Bennett
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