In 1590 Scotland, a storm was brewing. After a royal fleet is sunk, fingers begin pointing at local women and men who are believed to have made a pact with the Devil. This would be Scotland's first major witchcraft panic. At its epicentre a woman called Agnes Sampson would be convicted for conspiracy with the devil. Agnes would become one of Scotland's most famous witches, but who was Agnes really? A wicked witch cursing the King, or someone too intelligent for her own good? In this episode I dissect the story behind one of Scotland's most ruthless witch hunts to find the life and lessons around the story of Agnes Sampson, the Elder Witch.

Interviews with:

• Dr Louise Yeoman, PhD historian, broadcaster, and host on BBC Scotland's "Witch Hunt" podcast
• Dr Julian Goodare, PhD historian from Edinburgh University
• David Berry, ex-councillor and tour guide operator from North Berwick
• Cllr Kate Stewart, Fife Councillor and campaigner for a national Scottish witch memoria

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