Define your own search of our extensive database. A search for information about accused witches can be accessed from one of three levels: the accused witch, witchcraft belief and cultural motifs (the Case), or trial process information. Your search will generate a clickable list of names of accused witches with dates. From there you can access detailed information about each individual accused witch and about witchcraft belief and prosecution in early modern Scotland. Please select one of the following options to begin your search. If you need help, please go to the help pages or the Glossary.
- Search for accused witches by name, place
Links you to a search form with biographical information - Search for cases of witchcraft by date and characterisation
Links you to a search form with cultural categories and motifs - Search for witchcraft trials by date, place
Links you to a search form with trial information - Search for people involved
Links you to a search form for people responsible for witchcraft investigation and prosecution