How witchcraft went from crime to prime time

Evening News - Scotland | September 17, 2004| | Copyright

FOR centuries they were burned alive at the stake or hanged for their heresy. Those accused of practising witchcraft were hunted down and put to death throughout Europe - and Scotland is believed to be Europe's biggest persecutor of witches.

In the 17th and 18th centuries, Scotland put to death more than 4000 alleged witches. A small well on Edinburgh Castle's esplanade marks the spot where, over 250 years, 300 women accused of witchcraft were burned to death.

The last witch was hanged in Scotland in 1728 - but the persecution continued under the Witchcraft Act of 1736. Under that law, ...

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