Forgotten Voices of the Accused:

Remembering the Accused Witches of Scotland

Saturday, 8th November 2025, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Maryhill Burgh Halls, Glasgow

​

This one-day conference hosted by Remembering the Accused Witches of Scotland (RAWS) expands on a series of online and in person events and exhibitions exploring the overlooked and often misunderstood stories of those persecuted during Scotland’s Early Modern witchcraft trials.

​

In addition to sharing the research of RAWS members, the conference welcomes a series of external speakers from across the field of research in this turbulent era of Scotland’s history. Whether you're a scholar, student, or simply curious about Scottish history, women's rights, or the legacy of crime and punishment, this conference offers a compelling opportunity to engage with the past and help shape how we remember it.

​

Conference Highlights Include:

Keynote Speaker:

Professor Julian Goodare (University of Edinburgh), renowned historian of Scottish witchcraft and the Director of the Survey of Scottish Witchcraft project.

 

RAWS Speakers:​

Louise Wilson, RAWS Secretary and advocate of Dumbarton’s Witch Trial memorial project.

​

Professor Margaret Malloch (University of Stirling), Professor of Sociology, Social Policy & Criminology, lead on the Memorialising Injustice project.

 

Dr Lesley Niezynski (Heriot-Watt University), Early Modern Accounting Historian and death researcher. 

 

Guest Speakers:

Dee Lawlor (Author of Contagious Enemies: First-hand accounts from the Aberdeen witch trials).

​

Karen Strang (artist) Will be speaking about her many projects and research into the accused.

​

JL Givens Children’s Author of The Witch and the Snitch, will be speaking about her writing process and why she choose the Paisley Witch trials.

 

Mary Craig (Former Carnegie Scholar and Historian, author of The Borders Witch Hunt and Agnes Finnie) we will be showing an exclusive video from Mary and her talk "The King's Camel.

 

Interactive Panel: Closing Q&A session with invited speakers and RAWS members.

 

Tickets are priced at £25 (excl booking fee) and available from 

https://www.skiddle.com/e/41265988

 

We will have Local, independent vendors selling their beautiful handmade goods and a raffle to help in RAWS fundraising efforts will be present on the day.

​

Tea, coffee, and cakes will be available to purchase for a donation.