Scotland

• Which country was second to Germany in witch trials barbarity?

  Scotland
• What religious group held sway in Scotland during the witch trials?

  Presbyterians
• What was the impact of Calvinism on witch trials in Scotland?

  It introduced biased laws against accused individuals
• When did witch burning begin in Scotland?

  During the Reformation
• What was a common motive behind accusations in early England?

  Political motivations
• Who was accused in 1479 of trying to kill King James III?

  Earl of Mar
• What happened to Lady Glamis in 1537?

  She was burnt for using charms
• Who was charged in 1590 for employing charms and poisons?

  Lady Foullis
• What statute did Mary, Queen of Scots, pass in 1563?

  Prohibited fortune telling and beneficial sorcery
• What happened to Allison Peirson in 1588?

  She was burnt for trading with fairies
• Who took personal interest in witch trials after the North Berwick trials?

  King James VI
• What convinced King James VI of witches' existence?

  A storm during his travel back to England
• What was the name of the servant girl in Tranent?

  Gilly Duncan
• How did David Seaton suspect Gilly Duncan?

  Her reputation for healing magic
• What methods did David Seaton use to extract a confession from Gilly Duncan?

  Torture and checking for the devil's mark
• Who were some of Gilly Duncan's accomplices?

  Agnes Sampson, Dr John Fian, Euphemia Maclean
• What happened to Agnes Sampson during her examination?

  She was tortured and had her hair shaved
• What was found on Agnes Sampson's body?

  The devil's mark
• What was the outcome for Agnes Sampson?

  She was executed via burning
• When was Agnes Sampson executed?

  27th of January 1591