Were There Witches In The West of Scotland?
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The talk 'Were There Witches In The West of Scotland?' will take place on 3 November 2026 at Inn Deep in Glasgow. Historian and archivist Lorraine Murray will discuss the historical context of witch trials in Scotland, focusing on the West of Scotland. The session aims to debunk myths surrounding witchcraft and explore the realities of accusations during the period when witchcraft was a capital offence.
Discover the dark reality of Scotland’s witch trials, popular myths and uncover who was accused, why, and whether witches really exist
Title: Were There Witches In The West of Scotland?
Speaker: Lorraine Murray, Historian and Archivist
Between 1563 and 1736, witchcraft was a capital offence in Scotland. While Edinburgh and the Lothians saw the highest numbers of accusations, the West of Scotland followed closely behind. This talk aims to debunk modern pop-culture myths such as broomsticks, cauldrons and pointy hats to reveal a much darker reality of what was really going on locally and if witches really existed.
Key audience takeaways
Belief in the magical world and witches was commonplace
Witchcraft was a capital crime
Those accused in Scotland were overwhelmingly women
Doors - 7pm - First come first served on seating. Catch up with friends and grab a drink.
Intros - 7:20pm
Talk - 7:30pm
Q&A - 8:15pm
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Hotels within walking distance of Inn Deep.
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Were There Witches In The West of Scotland? takes place on Tuesday, 3 November 2026 at 19:00.
Were There Witches In The West of Scotland? is held at Inn Deep in Glasgow (445 Great Western Road, Glasgow, G12 8HH).
Tickets for Were There Witches In The West of Scotland? are priced at £14.25. Live prices and availability are shown on Eventbrite.
The forecast for Were There Witches In The West of Scotland? is Mainly clear · 3°C.
Yes — hotels within walking distance of Inn Deep can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
Tickets for Were There Witches In The West of Scotland? can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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The talk 'Were There Witches In The West of Scotland?' will take place on 3 November 2026 at Inn Deep in Glasgow. Historian and archivist Lorraine Murray will discuss the historical context of witch trials in Scotland, focusing on the West of Scotland. The session aims to debunk myths surrounding witchcraft and explore the realities of accusations during the period when witchcraft was a capital offence.
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Discover the dark reality of Scotland’s witch trials, popular myths and uncover who was accused, why, and whether witches really exist
Title: Were There Witches In The West of Scotland?
Speaker: Lorraine Murray, Historian and Archivist
Between 1563 and 1736, witchcraft was a capital offence in Scotland. While Edinburgh and the Lothians saw the highest numbers of accusations, the West of Scotland followed closely behind. This talk aims to debunk modern pop-culture myths such as broomsticks, cauldrons and pointy hats to reveal a much darker reality of what was really going on locally and if witches really existed.
Key audience takeaways
Belief in the magical world and witches was commonplace
Witchcraft was a capital crime
Those accused in Scotland were overwhelmingly women
Doors - 7pm - First come first served on seating. Catch up with friends and grab a drink.
Intros - 7:20pm
Talk - 7:30pm
Q&A - 8:15pm
Description supplied by the event organiser.
StayStaying overnight?
Hotels within walking distance of Inn Deep. Searching near 445 Great Western Road, Glasgow, G12 8HH; check-in Tuesday, 3 November 2026.
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Before you goFrequently asked questions
When is Were There Witches In The West of Scotland??
Were There Witches In The West of Scotland? takes place on Tuesday, 3 November 2026 at 19:00.
Where is Were There Witches In The West of Scotland? taking place?
Were There Witches In The West of Scotland? is held at Inn Deep in Glasgow (445 Great Western Road, Glasgow, G12 8HH).
How much are tickets for Were There Witches In The West of Scotland??
Tickets for Were There Witches In The West of Scotland? are priced at £14.25. Live prices and availability are shown on Eventbrite.
What will the weather be like at Were There Witches In The West of Scotland??
The forecast for Were There Witches In The West of Scotland? is Mainly clear · 3°C.
Is there anywhere to stay near Were There Witches In The West of Scotland??
Yes — hotels within walking distance of Inn Deep can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
How do I get tickets for Were There Witches In The West of Scotland??
Tickets for Were There Witches In The West of Scotland? can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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