A History of Witchcraft in Edinburgh: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

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About this activity

Taken in Edinburgh’s famous sites while hearing the history and folklore of witchcraft on this affordable self-guided walking tour.

See where the Wizard of West Bow lived and walk in the footsteps of the women sentenced to death for witchcraft
Hear from producer Katrina Milne who’s lead over 2000 clients on our tours since launching Travel Kat Tours in 2018
Do it all in 75 minutes or linger at stops along the way with complete control over when you start and finish
Get unlimited use before and after your booking date
Use the virtual tour option at home

Once you’ve booked, you’ll receive a ticket with instructions and a unique code listed under “Before You Go”. Then simply install the VoiceMap app and enter your code.

The app displays directions to the starting point, and when you’re in the right place, just pop in your headphones and tap start. VoiceMap has automatic GPS playback, with turn-by-turn directions. It also works offline.

Please note that this is a hilly walk.

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At a glance

Duration: one hour – 1 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Audio guide: English
Operated by: VoiceMap Audio Tours

Ages: Adults (6–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: VoiceMap App for Android and iOS
Included: Lifetime access to this tour in English
Included: Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata

Not included

Not included: Smartphone and headphones
Not included: Food and drink
Not included: Transportation
Not included: Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route

Itinerary

Palace of Holyroodhouse

Passing by

This self-guided audio tour begins outside the Palace of Holyrood. You'll hear about how to use the app and what to expect on the tour.
Royal Mile

Passing by

The tour follows a section of the Royal Mile from Holyrood House to the top of Castle Hill.
The Scottish Parliament

Passing by

The tour passes by the Scottish Parliament. You'll hear a bit about it while you walk.
Stop 4

Passing by

The tour goes into Bake House Close. You'll hear a bit about the close and about the history of witches before continuing the tour.
John Knox House Museum

Passing by

The tour passes by John Knox House. You'll hear about John Knox who fiercely supported the Scottish Witchcraft Act.
Stop 6

Passing by

The tour passes through parts of High Street. While you walk, you'll hear more about the history of witchcraft in Scotland.
St Giles' Cathedral

Passing by

The tour goes around the outside of St Giles' Cathedral. While you walk, you'll learn even more history about witches and witchcraft including some of the torture methods used to extract confessions from suspected witches.
Stop 8

Passing by

The tour passes over Victoria Terrace. You'll hear the story of Major Thomas Weir or the “Wizard of West Bow.”
Stop 9

Passing by

The tour ends at the top of Castlehill. While you walk up the street you'll hear the story of the last witch of Scotland.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

The tour begins outside the Palace of Holyrood. Before arrival, install the app and use the code per our instructions on your ticket . This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart any time and complete at your own pace. Directions to the starting point are in the app.

End point

The tour ends at the top of Castle Hill just before the Esplanade

Using your ticket

VOICEMAP CODE

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Please check your email at the address you provided when you made this booking. VoiceMap has sent you an eight character code you'll need to redeem your tour.

This code can be used by every member of your party. If you've booked for three people, for example, three people can download this tour using the same code.

DOWNLOAD INSTRUCTIONS

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Once you've received your code, please follow these steps:

1. Install the VoiceMap Audio Tours mobile app

2. Create an account

3. Select Tour Codes from the menu, then select Enter Codes

4. Enter your code then select Download Now

PLEASE NOTE

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You can download the tour at any time, before or after your booking date. It’s best to download the tour before you set off for the starting point.
This tour follows a set route and includes turn-by-turn directions. It works best if you start it in the right place and follow the directions from one location to the next.
When the download completes, you’ll see a screen with a photo of the starting point and directions to it. The red start button will become active when you are at the starting point.
Remember to bring your own headphones, unless you have booked a driving tour.

SUPPORT

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For technical support and other queries, please email [email protected]