A campaign for a pardon, apology and memorial for the nearly 3837 people in Scotland - 84% of whom were women - accused of witchcraft is gathering pace.
After two years a Scottish MP has a private members bill that would deliver some redress for those persecuted.
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But what made authorities in Scotland so overzealous when it came to putting "witches" on trial?
Of the 200 accused in the infamous Salem witch trials, just 19 lost their lives.
Kathryn speaks with historian, witch expert and co-creator of the BBC's Witch Hunt and Time Travels podcasts Dr Louise Yeoman, about the 300 years that saw massive loss of life.
What did it take to be accused, and was there any hope at all once you were?
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