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Lady Janet Douglas of Glamis

Glamis Castle, Angus

A noblewoman burned on false charges of plotting to poison a king.

Janet Douglas, Lady Glamis, belonged to a family hated by King James V. In 1537 she was accused of plotting to poison him by witchcraft, and was burned on Castle Hill in Edinburgh.

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When
1537
Where
56.6200, -3.0010
Group
Witches & witch trials

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Glamis Castle is open to visitors in season.

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