Scotland’s Darkest Past
Scotland’s Darkest Past by ScotlandsFest is a show at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026, performing at St Columba's by the Castle Scottish Episcopal Church. It has 1 performance listed, running from Thu 20 Aug, 12:00 to Thu 20 Aug, 12:00. The run has finished — every listed performance has taken place.
About this show
Join Mary Craig, author of Agnes Finnie, and step beyond the myths into a chilling world where whispers became accusations and accusations became death sentences. Uncover the terrifying reality of Scotland’s witch hunts, where zealous churchmen and unforgiving courts turned fear into deadly power. Hear the true stories: neighbours betraying neighbours, confessions forced in the shadows, and lives destroyed in the name of belief. This is history at its most brutal. Feel the tension. Question the justice. Confront the fear. This event will leave you questioning, would you have survived?
Details
- Performer: ScotlandsFest
- Venue: St Columba's by the Castle Scottish Episcopal Church
- Space: Hall
- Genre: SPOKEN_WORD, Historical, Talk
- Country: UNITED KINGDOM - SCOTLAND
- Running time: 60 minutes
- Performances listed: 1, of which 0 still to come and on sale
Accessibility
- Access features: Step-free access, Accessible toilet
Performance dates and ticket availability
- Thu 20 Aug, 12:00 — Already performed — £10.00