# Event Details

- **Event Name**: East of Scotland Witch trials: Part 2 - Lauriston Castle Lectures
- **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 17 Nov, 2026 at 10:30 am – Tue, 17 Nov, 2026 at 12:00 pm (+00:00)
- **Event Description**: Tuesday 17 November, 10.30am
East of Scotland Witch trials: Part 2
Following on from last year’s lecture about the East of Scotland Witch trials, join us as we look further into this dark period of Scotland’s history. It is believed that over 4,000 people were accused of witchcraft in Scotland, one of the highest rates throughout Europe.  How could this be?  In order to answer this question, we will look at the issues surrounding gender inequality and the religious, political and economic conditions in Scotland at this time. 
We will also discuss more of the stories of women who were treated with unimaginable brutality and cruelty. Their individual stories deserve to be heard after approximately 300 years! Linda McDonald is a former teacher and a member of Edinburgh Living History, based in Lauriston Castle. She is also a tour guide in Lauriston Castle. She has an interest in researching women’s history and loves to share her findings with others! Linda is also an award-winning volunteer and supports Museums and Galleries all over the service.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/edinburgh/east-of-scotland-witch-trials-part-2-lauriston-castle-lectures/200030048622102
- **Event Categories**: womens-history-month
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 14

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Edinburgh
- **state**: SC
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: Lauriston Castle
- **lat**: 55.97084812938
- **long**: -3.2784316790207
- **full address**: Lauriston Castle, Japanese Friendship Garden, Edinburgh, EH4 5, United Kingdom

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is East of Scotland Witch trials: Part 2 - Lauriston Castle Lectures being held?
  - **A:** East of Scotland Witch trials: Part 2 - Lauriston Castle Lectures takes place on Tue, 17 Nov, 2026 at 10:30 am to Tue, 17 Nov, 2026 at 12:00 pm at Lauriston Castle, Japanese Friendship Garden, Edinburgh, EH4 5, United Kingdom.
- **Q**: Who is organizing East of Scotland Witch trials: Part 2 - Lauriston Castle Lectures?
  - **A:** East of Scotland Witch trials: Part 2 - Lauriston Castle Lectures is organized by Lauriston Castle.

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