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Allison Balfour, Scottish witch

Historical image related to Allison Balfour, Scottish witch from December 16, 1594

Allison Balfour

Scottish witch

The 1594 trial of alleged witch Allison Balfour or Margaret Balfour is one of the most frequently cited Scottish witchcraft cases. Balfour lived in the Orkney Islands of Scotland in the area of Stenness. At that time in Scotland, the Scottish Witchcraft Act 1563 had made a…
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