ScotlandsFest: Scotland's Darkest Past

Thu Aug 20 2026 at 12:00 pm to 01:00 pm UTC+01:00

St Columba's by the Castle Scottish Episcopal Church | Edinburgh

Luath Press
Publisher/HostLuath Press
ScotlandsFest: Scotland's Darkest Past
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Join Mary Craig at ScotlandsFest, Luath Press's literary festival during the Edinburgh Fringe.
About this Event

Join Mary Craig, author of Agnes Finnie and Borders Witch Hunt and step beyond the myths into a chilling world where whispers became accusations and accusations became death sentences. Uncover the terrifying reality of Scotland’s witch hunts, where zealous churchmen and unforgiving courts turned fear into deadly power. Hear the true stories: neighbours betraying neighbours, confessions forced in the shadows, and lives destroyed in the name of belief. This is history at its most brutal. Feel the tension. Question the justice. Confront the fear. This event will leave you questioning, would you have survived?

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ScotlandsFest is Luath Press' annual festival during the Edinburgh fringe, celebrating the vibrant literary, cultural and political landscape of Scotland. There are many Scotlands, so many ideas of what Scotland is and can be. Each of us carries our own vision, our own experiences and our own perspectives of our nation. At ScotlandsFest, we celebrate these many Scotlands as seen through the eyes of the poet, the artist and the scholar.

Whether you live here or are visiting, make the most of your time at the Fringe. Discover ScotlandsFest. Big thinking in a small country – thought-provoking discussions, immersive storytelling, history, poetry, politics and more.

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

St Columba's by the Castle Scottish Episcopal Church, 14 Johnston Terrace, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Tickets

GBP 6.13 to GBP 11.55

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