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Meet the real women behind Edinburgh's witch trials on the Witches & History Old Town Walking Tour. Follow your character guide along the Royal Mile and through hidden lanes, ending in Grassmarket with Maggie Dickson's remarkable story.
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A costumed character guide leads this walk through the Royal Mile and its hidden lanes, telling the stories of accused witches including Janet Horne, Geillis Duncan and Lillias Adie. The route ties the persecution into the wider history and legends of Edinburgh and finishes in Grassmarket with the tale of Maggie Dickson.
Reviewers highlight the guides' humour, their compassionate treatment of the accused and the overlooked sights along the way.
A costumed character guide leads this walk through the Royal Mile and its hidden lanes, telling the stories of accused witches including Janet Horne, Geillis Duncan and Lillias Adie. The route ties the persecution into the wider history and legends of Edinburgh and finishes in Grassmarket with the tale of Maggie Dickson.
Reviewers highlight the guides' humour, their compassionate treatment of the accused and the overlooked sights along the way.
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1h30
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morning, afternoon or early evening
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Moderate walking
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Sam (2026-10-07): Praised Juniper's humour and compassionate treatment of accused witches.
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