25 July 2023

The Friends of ARCH are a group of supporters who help ARCH in many diverse ways. ARCH relies on Friends’ and other donations to help pay for office space, insurance, postage on newsletters, HAF walks, and the other mundane but important matters which allow us to continue. We value your help and support!

In return ARCH organises a special day just for our Friends. This year it will be on Tuesday 25^th July 2023, and will be based in Inverness. We will explore some of the heritage on The Islands and Tomnahurich in the morning and have a special session in Inverness Museum in the afternoon. Bookings essential to archhighland@googlemail.com

Friends of ARCH are requested to give an annual donation of £10 (or more if you wish).  To become a Friend — or to renew — contact ARCH on info@archhighland.org.uk. You can pay by cheque, bank transfer or Paypal from our website.

25 July 2023

Scottish Witch Trials: Debunking myths and misconceptions

Talk by Philip Paris

Organised by Cromarty History Society. Venue: Victoria Hall, Cromarty. Fundraising event for Cromarty Courthouse with suggested donation of £5

Scotland was not alone in persecuting people for witchcraft during the 16th, 17thand 18th centuries, yet it was particularly ‘diligent’ in this and, per head ofpopulation, people were five times more likely to be accused of witchcraft here thanin most of Europe. Academics estimate that of the approx. 2,500 people who wereexecuted for witchcraft in Scotland, 84% were women. How did ordinary folkgoing about their daily lives find themselves in court facing a possible deathsentence? Come along to Philip’s talk and find out!