One of the most active centres of witch hunting was Scotland, where up to 4000 people were put to the flames. The ferocity of the Scottish persecutions can be at least partly attributed to the royal witch hunter James VI and I. And they had long lasting and important repercussions. Recent biographer of James VI and I, Dr Steven Veerapen examines why the witch panics happened, what was James trying to achieve and what was the legacy of them.

A talk by Dr Steven Veerapen from Strathclyde University

VENUE Ecclesmachan Village Hall, Byburn, Ecclesmachan EH52 6NG at 7.30pm on 18th February 2026