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The Magic of Edinburgh

Discover the witchiest places in Scotland's capital

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Visiting Edinburgh

A city filled with fantasy, mystery and witchcraft

"Do you ever get the feeling that someone is watching you? It seems like you can never escape this feeling in Edinburgh, and it is not just because statues of the likes of Adam Smith and David Hume peer down at you from their perches atop marble pedestals as you walk down the Royal Mile.

The city of Edinburgh is widely considered to be the most haunted in Europe. With a history spanning back thousands of years, the area that is now known as Edinburgh has a rich history filled with legends of witches, ghosts, and other paranormal phenomena."

- Julianne Reilly

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Attractions

Get in touch with your spooky side

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The Witchery

This restaurant is hidden in a collection of historic buildings dating back to 1595, at the gates of Edinburgh Castle, the Witchery is steeped in centuries of rich Scottish history.

Address:

352 Castlehill

Something interesting...

Nearby you'll find The Witches' Well, a monument to accused witches burned at the stake in Edinburgh.

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Greyfriars Kirkyard

Greyfriars Kirkyard is the historic graveyard surrounding the Greyfriars Kirk church, dating to the 1500s, and is rumoured to be among the most haunted graveyards in the world.

Address:

26A Candlemaker Row

Something interesting...

Tour the Covenanters' Prison and enter "The Black Mausoleum" for a truly haunting experience!

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Victoria Street

Victoria Street is lined with an eclectic mix of boutiques, galleries, and specialty shops. From vintage treasures to contemporary crafts, it’s a treasure trove for any aspiring witches.

Address:

Victoria Street EH1

Something interesting...

This charming cobbled street is rumoured to be the inspiration behind Diagon Alley, in the fictional world of Harry Potter.

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