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We are an Akelarre ("a coven") of independent historians who love traveling the world, sharing stories about witches, magic, secret societies, mythology, and other alternative topics. We offer enriching experiences for curious travelers who seek to make friends, share knowledge, and discover hidden aspects of the history and culture of each place. We invite you to explore our itineraries and participate in activities full of fun and learning. 🌒🏰🔮🧝🏻♀️🧙🏼♂️✨⚔️🐉🍄🌒🏰🔮🧝🏻♀️🧙🏼♂️✨⚔️🐉🍄🌒🏰🔮🧝🏻♀️🧙🏼♂️✨⚔️🐉🍄🌒🏰🔮🧝🏻♀️
During the 16th and 17th centuries, Europe was engulfed in a wave of persecutions, hysteria and superstition. Thousands of women were designated as witches for transgressing the system they inhabited and executed on the charge of witchcraft . Many had knowledge of medicine, were skilled politicians or knew how to manage their finances . Scotland was no exception and on this tour we will tell you how the process impacted Edinburgh, learning about the origins of the Witch Hunt ; the North Berwick trials that inspired Shakespeare to write Macbeth ; King James and his studies in demonology ; about some witches who gave life to characters from the Outlander series and much more.
We will walk through the alleys of the Royal Mile , as well as Calton Hill to learn about the symbology of bonfires and the role of the Presbyterian John Knox . At the same time, we will learn about some occultists and we will end in the vicinity of the castle to learn about the end of a historical process that claimed thousands of innocent lives.
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I will be at the entrance to Holyrood Palace (over Abbey Strand) with a black umbrella from Akelarre Tours.
Discover the mysteries and legends surrounding the Palace of Holyrood and its connection to witchcraft. This majestic place has been the setting for intriguing stories throughout the centuries. It is said that within its ancient walls, the whispers of witches and sorcerers echoed. And that’s where we’ll be with our Akelarre (Coven)!
We will immerse ourselves in the mystical, history-rich atmosphere of the Old Town as we walk through its corners, which have been the setting for supernatural events. We will admire the medieval architecture and the beauty of its streets while discussing the witches of Edinburgh.
For centuries, the Royal Mile was the scene of trials and persecutions of supposed witches, where cruel sentences and punishments were carried out. In this Akelarre, we will reflect on these events.
Castle Street is a journey through time filled with legends of witches and wizards.
The 17th-century stories surrounding Calton Hill tell that it was the site of modernity's bonfires, where witches burned after grueling trials. We will visit the area to learn more about them.
Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end of the tour the amount that he or she considers appropriate (these usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).
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