Uncover Paisley’s dark past on a witch trial walking tour. Explore historic sites, hear chilling tales, and support a meaningful cause.
Uncover Paisley’s dark past on a witch trial walking tour. Explore historic sites, hear chilling tales, and support a meaningful cause.
- Paisley Abbey - Known for the 1697 witch trial burials, this site offers a striking medieval setting that highlights the town’s intriguing past.
- Gallow Green - Thought to be the final resting place of the accused witches, where the names of those condemned resonate through history.
- Gallow Green - Location of the 1697 executions,…
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Paisley Abbey - Known for the 1697 witch trial burials, this site offers a striking medieval setting that highlights the town’s intriguing past.
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Gallow Green - Thought to be the final resting place of the accused witches, where the names of those condemned resonate through history.
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Gallow Green - Location of the 1697 executions, featuring the embedded horseshoe marking the spot where the last accused witch was burned. It stands as one of Paisley’s most significant and haunting historical sites.
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Step back into the year 1697 and uncover the real story behind Scotland’s final large-scale witch trial. This guided walking tour leads you through the very streets where history took place, as seven individuals — primarily women — were accused of witchcraft and condemned to death in Paisley. Visit the location of their imprisonment, the site of their…
Step back into the year 1697 and uncover the real story behind Scotland’s final large-scale witch trial. This guided walking tour leads you through the very streets where history took place, as seven individuals — primarily women — were accused of witchcraft and condemned to death in Paisley. Visit the location of their imprisonment, the site of their execution at Gallows Green, and the area where a horseshoe was embedded in the ground to silence their curse.
During the tour, you’ll explore Paisley Abbey, the adjacent graveyard, and the contemporary memorial that commemorates the lives lost. Discover how a young girl’s illness incited panic, how justice was not served, and how these events influenced the town’s history.
Conducted by enthusiastic local guides, this tour provides a profound understanding of a sorrowful chapter in Scotland’s history. £2.50 from each ticket is contributed to the Renfrewshire Witch Hunt 1697 memorial fund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
