Calton Hill

Calton Hill

The tour concludes on Calton Hill with spectacular views of Edinburgh, as we explore the dark history of the Scottish witch hunts.

Calton Hill offers one of the best panoramic views of Edinburgh, serving as the final stage of our tour. From this elevated vantage point, the city unfolds before us as we address one of the darkest chapters in Scottish history: the witch hunts.

Here we reflect on a period marked by unfounded accusations, torture, and executions, where fear, superstition, and power led to systematic violence against hundreds of people. Concluding the tour on Calton Hill invites a critical and reflective look at how the past continues to cast its shadow over Scotland's history and collective memory.