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The Witches Tour: Experience Historic 1600s Trials and Discover Hidden History
4.9
38 Ratings
Moray
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!
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.
- 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
- 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…
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 one will be physically harmed, unless you insist?? )
Along the journey, you will also uncover some lesser-known historical facts.
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.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(38 Ratings)
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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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Weightwatch
Aug 9, 2024
A brilliant tour - Had a great time on the witches tour with lynda as our guide. She knows everything about the history of the area and the witch trials which was very interesting and I learned a lot of horrible and gruesome facts that I was unaware of. Lynda is a great quide and really funny and we had a brilliant time
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Coeliaceatsout
Jul 26, 2024
Fun and interesting. - My husband and I, and our 11 year old daughter, did the Witch Tour in Elgin with Lynda as our guide. Lynda was amazing, and she has extensive knowledge about the history of the area. There wasn't a single question she couldn't answer! Whilst walking between landmarks, Lynda entertained us with really interesting stories about why people feared witches and how it all came about. She is a great storyteller and I enjoyed learning about the history of the area we were visiting. My daughter enjoyed hunting around outside Boots on the high street to find old stonework that Lynda mentioned in the tour. She gave us ideas for places to visit and where to have lunch, thanks so much Lynda. Highly recommend!
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Gerryl662
Jun 27, 2024
Ooo, Ooo, Witchy Woman! - Took a group of 22 on the Witch Tour a few weeks ago. Was truly wonderful! Our guide was a plethora of historical knowledge, whether it was about the witch trials, Elgin, or just the UK in general, and was able to convey this in a delightful manner that kept us captivated and entertained. She has a unique talent and was able to quickly gauge the demeanor of the group and add wit as appropriate. Highly recommend this tour if you are in the Elgin area!!!
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Ailishp2024
Apr 9, 2024
Book this now!! - We booked this tour on the Sunday as part of our friend’s hen weekend. The tour guide was a perfect mixture of funny, entertaining and super knowledgeable- she made me come away wanting to know so much more about the history of Elgin, it’s honestly infectious! She was also able to gauge the energy of the group- giving us the grizzly details when we were leaning in, keeping us going and engaging in all our banter. The bride to be had such an amazing time, thank you for making our weekend awesome!
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Adventure09471299280
Jan 5, 2024
Truly chilling! - We recently took the Witch Tour in Elgin with Lynda Dean, who believes that a city's lifeblood lies in its history. It was incredibly fascinating to learn about the rich history of this city, and this tour only scratched the surface. The details of the witch trials were both eerie and eye-opening – realizing how anyone could be accused is truly chilling.
Lynda, our guide, impressed us with her professionalism, sense of humor, and extensive knowledge. She not only made the dark history engaging but also sparked our curiosity to explore the histories of other regions in the country and beyond. We were left amazed at how much there is still to discover!
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Mylittlewitch
Nov 14, 2023
Great tour fantastic guide - Fantastic and educational tour. Our guide was so knowledgeable of the area and the horrendous things done to the poor souls accused of witchcraft. Wasn’t sure it would be husbands cup of tea but he really enjoyed it too. Was a cold night in November but was so good didn’t even notice. Highly recommend to anyone with an interest in witch trials,ghosts or just history in general xx
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H9815tklorrainec
Oct 30, 2023
Historic witch tour of Elgin - Very informative with a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. Weather was lousy but very glad we did it. Well worth it.
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N2341eochristinem
Oct 28, 2023
10/10 Highly recommend!🧙♀️ - Really fantastic and interesting tour! My partner and I went on Lyndas witches tour which kicked off at the meeting point outside the Elgin Museum. Lynda walked us through the wicked history of how the witches were walk through the town to trial for their death at Elgins famous Cathedral! Lynda really knows how to tell a story and has a great field of knowledge local and afar. Not to mention Lyndas wicked sense humour that had me and my partner in stitches throughout! I learned so many things about the witches of Scotland and Lynda's tour definitely has made me want to know more! Highly recommend! Thanks for the tour we had a fab day!🧡🧙♀️🧹📚
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Fionado1984ro
Nov 19, 2023
Witches Tour, Elgin - Did this tour with family as something different to do for s few hours. Lots of history on the area around the cathedral and surrounding area. Information about the witches and the horrendous number of them killed!
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