The Scottish Witch Trials Guided Tour
From Edinburgh's Witches' Well to Dirleton Castle, North Berwick witch trials, Leven Museum, and Tullibole Castle's maze. End with fireside tales of Scotland's dark witchcraft history beneath the stars.
Beginning at the evocative Witches’ Well, nestled in the shadow of the iconic Edinburgh Castle, this immersive Edinburgh witch tour takes you through the haunting history of Scotland’s most infamous Halloween and superstitious past.
Journey east to the ruins of Dirleton Castle, where beauty and tragedy intertwine. Step into the 16th-century tale of Agnes Clarkson, accused of witchcraft, and trace her footsteps to North Berwick—once the heart of Scotland’s most notorious North Berwick witch trials. Here, chilling echoes of the past still whisper through the streets.
Cross the Firth of Forth to the Witch Trials Museum in Leven, where Scottish witchcraft history comes to life through harrowing accounts of those persecuted in Scotland’s dark past.
As dusk falls, we venture to Tulliboyle Castle, where the twisting paths of the ‘Witches’ Maze’ lead deeper into the shadows of this comprehensive Witch trials Scotland tour.
Finally, gather around an open fire beneath the night sky, as tales of Scotland’s ghostly legends—spanning centuries of Scottish witchcraft history—unfold in the flickering light.
Edinburgh Departure
- As we journey out of the city discover the history of Scotland’s link with witches and the supernatural in a short tour of Edinburgh’s Castlehill.
Dirleton Castle
- Arriving at East Lothians magnificent Dirleton Castle, we explore its stunning grounds, 13th century keep and tales of the 1649/50 Witch Trials.
North Berwick
- Visiting the epicentre of Halloween 1590 and witch persecution, led by King James VI, guests will be guided through its streets, and have time to enjoy this beautiful seaside town over lunch.
Witch Trials Museum
- Progressing on, we visit Witch Trials Museum in Leven, highlighting 173 years of witch hunts in Scotland alongside artefacts including the infamous torture items of ‘branks’, ‘witch prickers’ and ‘thumb screws’.
Tullibole Castle
- Our day ends with an explore of the Witches Maze at Tullibole Castle, constructed to commemorate 11 witches executed here in 1662.
- Visitors will have a chance to relax around the fire and hear the famous tales of Scotland’s ghosts, cannibal families and unexplained events…
Back to Edinburgh
Departing Tullibole, we will make our way back to Edinburgh Castlehill for 8pm.
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October — November
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5 South Charlotte Street
Edinburgh
Scotland
EH2 4AN
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