The way they hug right in to each other and put their heads in each others necks. That’s very intimate to hug someone with your whole body.

This is just one example.

A monument honoring 81 residents of this Scottish town who were executed for witchcraft in the 16th century. 

Between the 14th and 18th centuries, thousands of individuals—mostly women—were accused of practicing dark arts and consorting with the devil. Scotland was notorious for its high rates of convictions and executions. The sleepy seaside village of Prestopans did not escape this scourge unscathed.

It is estimated that 81 residents of Prestopans, both women and men (and some animals) were tried and convicted of practicing witchcraft. This statue was created to acknowledge this heinous act of barbarity and to pay tribute to all of those who lost their lives unjustly. It was commissioned by the Stewart Milne Homes company to increase the number of public artworks in the community.

This monument was the work of the Glasgow-based sculptor Andy Scott. He is credited with creating the nearby Dunbear, but is better known for The Kelpies.