Witches of Scotland Tartan

I received my scarf today.

About the tartan, from https://www.witchesofscotland.com/

WITCHES of SCOTLAND is a campaign dedicated to seeking justice for the nearly 4,000 individuals, predominantly women, who were accused of witchcraft in Scotland between 1563 and 1736.

Founded on International Women’s Day 2020 by advocate Claire Mitchell KC and writer Zoe Venditozzi, the campaign has three primary objectives: securing a legal pardon for those convicted, obtaining a formal apology from the Scottish government, and establishing a national memorial to honour the victims.

In a significant milestone, on International Women’s Day 2022, then First Minister Nicola Sturgeon issued a formal apology, acknowledging the egregious historic injustice suffered by those accused of witchcraft.

Additionally, in February 2025, the WITCHES of SCOTLAND tartan was officially registered. This tartan serves as a living memorial, with its design elements symbolising various aspects of the witch trials and the campaign’s goals.