Witches of Scotland - Witches of Scotland Podcast Trailer

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00:00:00.160 Hi, I'm Clare Mitchell QC. Welcome to the Witches of Scotland podcast.

00:00:05.520 I'm a lawyer who specialises in miscarriage of justice cases and we're bringing you this podcast

00:00:10.640 because we want to tell you about the women who were accused, prosecuted, convicted

00:00:16.060 and ultimately executed as witches in Scotland.

00:00:19.900 I'm Zoe Vendetotsi and I'm a writer who's always had an interest in the witches

00:00:24.180 and I feel that this dark mark against Scotland needs a reckoning.

00:00:28.080 The campaign Witches of Scotland wants three things

00:00:32.440 Firstly, a pardon for all those convicted of witchcraft

00:00:36.040 Secondly, an apology for all those who were accused as witches

00:00:40.580 And finally, a national monument in recognition of all those who were affected by this terrible miscarriage of justice

00:00:48.100 Over the forthcoming weeks we'll be talking to a whole host of experts

00:00:52.320 about the history and the modern day connections to the Witches of Scotland

Witches of Scotland - March 02, 2020