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Before starting this review, I'd like to state that I have no knowledge about this subject. I know a bit about so-called occult practices because I lived in Thailand for many years, but that's it. Anyway, the article is more historical in nature than occult, so that should not be a problem. I felt that the article deals with quite serious topics, and it is good that these things have been recorded. The article is nearly at GA.
4. Reliable sources: There are some sources used which could be regarded as less reliable. We should not use content of Linton's Witch Stories in Wikipedia's voice without some form of inline attribution. If possible, find a more reliable source. The same holds for the Penny Magazine article. Minor details, since both only support some minor content, but I can't ignore it.
The Linton ref is used twice, both as you say, for very minor details; one instance is in the Notes section where it is attributed to her. This was not one of her novels so why do you feel it (and Penny Magazine) are not sufficiently reliable?
Later note: I have replaced the Penny Magazine ref with Willumsen and used Chambers in place of one of the Linton uses; I have, however, left the note about Linton using a slightly different date. SagaciousPhil - Chat14:40, 21 February 2018 (UTC)Reply
6. Broadness: I wonder whether the case of Balfour's torture has led to any discussion in the literature, about its cruelty and how it reflects on that time period.
Not in any of the literature I have available and I do have access to, or copies of, the majority of academic work on Scottish witches.
In this article, it says Balfour's case is the most cited case of Scotland's witch hunt cases.
Yes, that Goodare quote is given in the article; almost all of the work on Scottish witches, however, is based on the same, very often incomplete, records and, despite being cited frequently, there is seldom any new information on the specific cases or mentions are in a very general form.
Yes, I understand that information is scarce on this topic. But what I meant with the last sentence was that the observation (that Balfour's case is the most cited case of Scotland's witch hunt cases) is worthy of including in the lead. It will highlight the importance of the subject matter. Right now it is in another section.
7. Focus: What is the purpose of the last paragraph about Colville's murder?
As Colville played an integral part in Allison's interrogation, torture and execution, I feel his own murder, possibly by someone accused of scheming with Allison, is a relevant part of the Aftermath section.
Alright.
8. Neutral: Article is neutral.
9. Stable: article is stable.
10-11. Pics: Can you find any more pictures on anything related? One picture is not much.
Illustrations for the series of articles we've worked on so far in this topic area are difficult hence our falling back on general views of the area. I will look again but, to be honest, I have already searched extensively. Recently some inappropriate images were added - for instance the thumbscrews were from the 17th century and there is no indication these were of the type used on Allison's daughter as thumbikens come from a much later period.
There are no images available of John or Patrick Stewart. As she was not held in St Magnus Cathedral it would not be appropriate to include an image of it (it is only mentioned for clarity as that's where most of the witches were held). No images are available of Kirkwall Castle. SagaciousPhil - Chat15:19, 21 February 2018 (UTC)Reply
The statement from Goodare should be in the lead, as I suggested above.
Rather than include the direct quote in the lead, Eric has tweaked the wording to reflect it in the opening sentence of the lead, which I feel is a good solution. SagaciousPhil - Chat17:55, 21 February 2018 (UTC)Reply
The first of several alleged consultations... From reading the text I understand that it is accepted as a fact that the Stewart brothers asked Balfour for help, but how she responded is alleged and not clear from reliable sources. Correct? If so, maybe you should highlight a bit more that this part is shrouded, since it pertains to her innocence.
Balfour was held in Kirkwall Castle[2] although most witch trials were held in St Magnus Cathedral,[21] and prisoners may also have been held captive there. Lengthy and a bit confusing. Please split off.
... actually murdered the minister in July 1596 by "maist schamefullie, crewallie and unmercifullie slew him" ... Does not run very well. Please integrate the quote.
::: It does not violate anything, but I find it unusual, and have not seen it anywhere else. In Buddhist Studies, for example, about half of the scientific articles that are mainstream and cited elsewhere are by scholars not notable.--Farang Rak Tham(Talk)18:31, 21 February 2018 (UTC)Reply
It is located at the top of a street now... Please specify year: as of...
I'm not sure I fully understand your query. An "as of" template is already in use; there don't appear to be specific details as to when it was named that - or if it was indeed possibly always known as Clay Loan. SagaciousPhil - Chat18:02, 21 February 2018 (UTC)Reply
Phil, there are some tips left, but nothing that would stop passing the article. Congratulations. I would appreciate it if you sent me the link once you have submitted the DYK nomination, if you do not mind.--Farang Rak Tham(Talk)18:46, 21 February 2018 (UTC)Reply
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