The Witches Tour: Experience Historic 1600s Trials and Discover Hidden History

Unmask and trial witches in an immersive 1600s experience. Follow the trail of tears and discover hidden history along the way. No harm done, just historical insight!

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Elgin Cathedral - After departing from the Wee Cross (1 High Street, Elgin), we will proceed to Elgin Cathedral and assemble outside the gates to commence the Witches Trial.
What's Included
  • Quick photo stop at Elgin Cathedral
  • Insights into Greyfriars’ history
Additional Information

We are going to unveil and judge two accused witches exactly how it would have happened in the 1600s (we won’t execute them, but you know what we mean).
Trace the path of sorrow and desperate screams to the diverse locations in the town where the trials took place. Be a spectator to the debasement and torment as it would have occurred (I assure you no…

Location
Elgin Museum
High Street
Look for Sister Ruthless the Nun
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Wendy_w
Oct 1, 2025
Eye opening - Very informative and interesting, hearing about the history from a Scottish perspective. I learned a a few new things.
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481rossn
Sep 15, 2025
Excellent walking tour of Elgin - Went on the Witches Tour on a Friday night, the tour was extremely well done with lots of historical facts and stories as well as plenty of notable stops around Elgin, Our guide made the tour a great experience with her local knowledge and story telling ability. Both of us thoroughly enjoyed the experience and would highly recommend.
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Mrsstitchit
Sep 13, 2025
Not to be missed - Very interesting and informative tour. Lynda is an absolute minefield of information about Elgin's history and the sad story of the fate of the so-called witches. We thoroughly enjoyed it and next time we're up that way we will definitely book a ghost tour.
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Christina_b
Aug 24, 2025
Quirky fun and lovely - My partner and I did the witches tour on the 23rd august and loved it, Linda was very easy to talk to and her stories easy to follow. She did not make me feel like a burden with my disability, and was generally very fun, quirky and lovely. Rebecca and christy
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Claireisonholiday
Aug 3, 2025
Highly recommended - Informative and entertaining. We enjoyed Lynda’s tour and learnt lots about the area and witch trials. Would highly recommend.
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Kimberly_f
Jul 4, 2025
Awesome ( even in the pouring rain!) - Had a great evening. Some much information about the witches and about tie history of the area itself I wish we had of had time to do the guides other tours
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Jackson_l
Jul 3, 2025
Great blast into the witchy past! - This was a great blast into the past of Scotland’s persecution against the fear of witchcraft with a good measure of interesting local history about the architecture and layout of the city.
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Suzannemleigh
Apr 12, 2025
Fabulous evening ghost tour - Highly recommended. Very informative and interesting, went above and beyond to answer any questions. The host is fabulous.
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Emmasi494sz
Apr 10, 2025
Elgin witches history tour - The weather was glorious but the subject matter was grisly! Our wonderful guide took us on a time travel journey into old Elgin, deep history and the stories of those accused and murdered by the state and church for witchcraft. Her knowledge is amazing and we really enjoyed the tour. Walking the route really helps embed the reality of those times. Leaves a lasting impression.
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Journey669664
Aug 9, 2024
A vivid and entertaining historical tour - A great tour, full of historical information and gory, spooky facts! Lynda was very knowledgeable and friendly, and was great with our children (12 and 16).
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From $24
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).