Agnes Finnie: The 'Witch' of the Potterrow Port

Witchcraft continues to captivate readers worldwide, and the Scottish witch hunts have received renewed media attention with the BBC 2 show Lucy Worsley Investigates. Expert Mary Craig explores the unusual story of Agnes Finnie, a middle-class shopkeeper who lived in Edinburgh's tenements and was tried for witchcraft. Her case took months with weeks of deliberation of the jury, and Mary explains why and gives her expert insight into the political and religious tensions that led to her burning. The book will interest a variety of readers, academics, and non-academics alike, and the Witches of Scotland campaign has recently gained traction and the attention of first minister Nicola Sturgeon, calling for a pardon and apology to those accused during the witch hunts.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 272 pages
Publication date: 27 February 2023
Publisher: Luath Press Ltd

Witchcraft has captivated readers worldwide, and recent media attention has focused on the Scottish witch hunts, particularly with the BBC 2 show Lucy Worsley Investigates, which has brought attention to Edinburgh's witches. Expert Mary Craig delves into the intriguing story of Agnes Finnie, a middle-class shopkeeper who resided in the tenements of Edinburgh. Unlike most witches, who were tried and executed within a few days, Agnes's case dragged on for months, with weeks of jury deliberation. Mary provides insightful explanations for the prolonged process and offers her expert perspective on the political and religious tensions that led to her execution. This book appeals to a diverse audience, including academics, non-academics, and those interested in witchcraft, British and Scottish history, religious studies, and women's studies. Mary Craig works as a historian with museums, archives, and schools and hosts regular events on the subject of witchcraft in the Scottish Borders. The Witches of Scotland campaign, led by first minister Nicola Sturgeon, has gained momentum and has received the attention of the Scottish government, calling for pardons and apologies to those accused during the witch hunts.

Weight: 238g
Dimension: 129 x 198 x 33 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781804250198