About me

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I am Mary W. Craig, a writer and historian living and working in Scotland.  I am a former Carnegie scholar and a graduate of the University of Glasgow.

In my non-fiction writing I explore various aspects of the history of northern Europe; most notably how political changes affect people’s lives and how individuals and communities react to those changes. I have a particular interest in the women and men accused as witches in 17th century Scotland.

My fiction writing is where I create comedy fantasy worlds where I give free reign to my imagination and have fun ridiculing the pompous, the great and the definitely not so good.

I am a member of the Scottish PEN. I am a member of Europeana. I am a member of Dove Tales Scotland.

I also host a podcast with my friend Doug Swan called Borders Bletherings where we explore the curious, shadowy and magical history of the Scottish Borders. https://bordersbletherings.uk/

For further information, please contact me here.