3.1.4 The Impact of Danish Witch-Hunting on Scotland

How did Danish witch-hunting influence Scottish witch trials

Danish witch-hunts, especially during the Protestant Reformation, reinforced Scottish fears and helped shape the approach taken during the North Berwick trials

What similarities existed between Scottish and Danish witch trials during the Reformation

Both were influenced by Protestantism, and trials in both countries linked witchcraft with hidden Catholicism and featured confessions under torture

Who was Anna Koldings and what was she accused of

A Danish woman who, under threat of torture, confessed to raising storms and sending demonds to sink Anne’s ship; she was executed along others

How did the Danish witch-hunts contribute to events in Scotland

They provided a model and justification for Scottish trials and reinforced James VI’s belief that witches could cause harm to monarchs and the state