Paisley, Scotland, UK . 11th Oct, 2013. Crowds gather at Paisley Cross as a short re-enactment about the last mass execution for witchcraft in western Europe which occurred in Paisley in 1697. Catherine Campbell a gaelic speaker from the islands was accused of stealing a drink of milk and sentenced to death along with six others. The re-enactment was part of the Opening Ceremony torchlight procession for the Royal National Mod which is being hosted in Paisley for the first time in its 121 year history. The event runs from 11 - 19 October 2013. Credit: PictureScotland/Alamy Live News
Crowds gather at Paisley Cross as a short re-enactment about the last mass execution for witchcraft in western Europe which occurred in Paisley in 1697. Catherine Campbell a Gaelic speaker from the islands was accused of stealing a drink of milk and sentenced to death along with six others. The re-enactment was part of the Opening Ceremony torchlight procession for the Royal National Mod which is being hosted in Paisley for the first time in its 121 year history. The event runs from 11 - 19 October 2013.
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