January 2021
Major new cultural project to honour Scottish women persecuted as witches
The project will draw parallels with the treatment of women in modern-day society.
February 2021
Scottish Parliament asked to pardon thousands of witches
A formal petition had been lodged to seek a pardon, official apology and new national memorial for all those persecuted under the Witchcraft Act in Scotland between 1563 and 1736.
'Kenyan police asked if my husband was a sorcerer'
Persecution of people suspected of witchcraft in modern Kenya.
Edinburgh minister plans to hold forest church sessions
A group called Forest Church to look at plans to hold sermons in nature.
The tragedy of condemned Scottish 'witches' who were healers and midwives
Researchers at Edinburgh Napier University investigate the stories of these individual nurses and midwives.
March 2021
Big vagina energy: the return of the sheela na gig
A modern take on a medieval icon makes a welcome re-appearance.
Row flares over Edinburgh holiday apartment tribute for witch trial minister
The National Trust for Scotland, The Witches of Scotland campaign, and the 17th century witch trials.
Nike sues over 'Satan Shoes' with human blood
Yeah, I know but I like a bit of light relief.
April 2021
Either nothing happened or I'm asleep at the wheel.
May 2021
Cerne Giant in Dorset dates from Anglo-Saxon times, analysis suggests
The final results of the soil analysis are in. An update of the story from July 2020.
Watch Rachel Maclean put the world right at Jupiter Artland
Jupiter Artland is an award-winning contemporary sculpture garden just outside Edinburgh. Worth a visit ?