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The Forfar Witches Story: A Guided Walk

Forfar
£5.00 - £7.00
18 Mar - 19 Mar, 2026

About This Event

The Forfar Witch Trials took place between 1661-1663 and involved 42 local people who were imprisoned and tortured on suspicion of witchcraft, 22 women were found guilty of the crime and executed over the three-year period.

Explore Forfar’s dark past and find out more about the story of the Forfar Witches on this guided walk. The walk will begin at the Meffan Museum & Art Gallery and will then cover connected sites on the streets of Forfar before returning to the museum where free refreshments will be provided.

The walk will last 1 hour including time for questions.

Suitable for all abilities, not suitable for under 8 years old.

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Event Venue Information:

Venue:

Meffan Museum and Art Gallery

Address:

Forfar Meffan Museum, West High Street, Forfar, UK

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