Here Be Witches: Uncovering Scotland’s Wicked History within the Landscape

Here Be Witches: Uncovering Scotland’s Wicked History within the Landscape

When I set out to explore the wilds of Scotland, I’m often captivated by the rolling hills, mist-shrouded glens, and the patchwork of ancient villages that dot the land throughout the Highlands. The network of trails—like the West Highland Way, the Fife Coastal Path, and the Great Glen Way—winds through landscapes that seem timeless, their beauty belying the tragedies that once unfolded there.

Beneath these tranquil vistas lies a history as dark as the deepest loch—a history that, until recently, was rarely spoken of. In this episode I have the privilege of delving into this hidden past with Claire Mitchell KC and Zoe Venditozzi, co-authors of How to Kill a Witch and founders of the Witches of Scotland campaign.