A LEADING campaigner fighting for justice for the women wrongly persecuted as Inverclyde witches has turned to art to express her anger.

Juliana Morrell, a hair stylist from Greenock, was one of the students to sign up for the community art sessions with painter Louise Carr.

Her work was displayed alongside other as part of the 'The Reclaiming - The Forgotten Women of Inverclyde's Past' in the Dutch Gable House.

She told the Tele it was a defining moment to recognise the horrific injustice suffered by local ladies.

Juliana said: "I loved taking part in the art classes. It was a wonderful way to express our anger at what happened to these women.

"More people were killed in Inverkip than at Salem.

"Louise is a fantastic artist and teacher. It was great to take part in this.

"We are hoping to keep it going, if we can find a more permanent venue."

Louise recently showcased 12 pieces which captured the spirit of the persecutions.

It was part of a wider project that also included a community art project and work with St Patrick's Primary.

Juliana is part of action group Remembering The Accused Witches of Scotland, which has campaigned for an apology for the women who were wronged.

She has also been retracing the steps of those who were accused of witchcraft in Inverkip, including Mary Armour.

Juliana says would like to work with like-minded people in the community to create a proper memorial to the local victims.

She added: "There are women who were singled out because of all kinds of reasons, like they talked to their cats. I want to continue to raise awareness of this and get more recognition of what happened here in Inverclyde."