Beyond the Stones: Toil & Trouble: Witchcraft and Folklore from the Highlands
Date: Sat, Apr 18, 2026
Time: 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Price: Free
Category: Arts
Step into Scotland’s shadowy past with historian and tour guide Hailey Beaupre of Sassenach Historian Tours for a gripping exploration of witchcraft, fear, and folklore. Drawing on her academic background—including a master’s degree focused on witchcraft—Hailey uncovers the chilling realities behind Scotland’s witch trials and the deeply held beliefs that shaped them. This podcast style program (conversation style) dives into the stories most people never hear: trials driven by superstition, the tragic fates of the accused, and the cultural anxieties that turned neighbors into suspects. Through haunting historical accounts and places steeped in supernatural lore, Hailey reveals how magic, religion, and power collided in early modern Scotland. For Outlander fans, the talk also weaves in the real historical context behind Claire and Geillis’s witch trial, blending documented history with the fictional world of the series. The result is a powerful look at how fact and fiction intersect—and how Scotland’s past continues to echo through its stories. Program via Zoom, registration required. Part of a (3) program mini series "Beyond the Stones." EXPLORE THE PROGRAMS AND REGISTER HERE.