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Paisley Witches History Walking Tour

By Paisley Tours
Free cancellation available
Price is $33 per adult
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  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h
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Overview

Step into the shadows of 1697 and discover the true story behind Scotland’s last mass witch trial. This guided walking tour takes you through the very streets where history unfolded, as seven people — mostly women — were accused of witchcraft and sentenced to death in Paisley. Visit the site of their imprisonment, the place of their execution at Gallows Green, and the spot where a horseshoe was cast into the ground to silence their curse.

Along the way, you’ll explore Paisley Abbey, the surrounding graveyard, and the modern memorial that honours the lives lost. Learn how a young girl’s illness sparked panic, how justice failed, and how these events shaped the town’s legacy.

Led by passionate local guides, this tour offers a powerful insight into a tragic chapter of Scotland’s past. £2.50 from every ticket is donated to the Renfrewshire Witch Hunt 1697 memorial fund.

Activity location

  • Paisley Abbey
    • Cotton St, Abbey Close
    • PA1 1JG, Paisley, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • 2 County Pl
    • 2 County Place
    • PA1 1BN, Paisley, Scotland, United Kingdom

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Paisley Witches History Walking Tour
  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h
    2h
  • English
Language options: English
Price details
$33.02 x 1 Adult$33.02
Total
Price is $33.02
Until Fri, Oct 24

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Admission fee
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Meals

Know before you book

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Activity itinerary

Paisley Abbey
  • 10m
Site of the 1697 witch trial burials and a powerful medieval backdrop to the town’s dark history
Gallow Green
  • 20m
Believed resting place of the accused witches, where the names of the condemned echo through time.
Gallow Green
  • 10m
Site of the 1697 executions and the embedded horseshoe marking where the last accused witch was burned. One of Paisley’s most powerful and chilling historical landmarks.

Location

Activity location

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    Paisley Abbey
    • Cotton St, Abbey Close
    • PA1 1JG, Paisley, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    2 County Pl
    • 2 County Place
    • PA1 1BN, Paisley, Scotland, United Kingdom

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