Witchcraft in Edinburgh

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Join historical witchcraft expert Cara Hamilton at The Georgian House on October 3rd for a night you will not forget.

About Witchcraft in Edinburgh

Listed Under Nights Out Events / History Events

In the 17th Century, fear of witchcraft gripped Scotland, and those accused were burned at the stake.

Dare you step through the cauldron of time?

Join us for an immersive evening of practical demonstrations and spellbinding performances:
Try eerie experiments like pins in clay effigies and the mysterious black mirror
See genuine witch artefacts from Cara’s own dark museum
Uncover the chilling world of necromancers, folklore, and superstition

Friday 3 October
The Georgian House, 7 Charlotte Square
Doors 7:15pm | Event 7:30–9:00pm
£16
Step back into Edinburgh’s darkest history, if you dare.

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