Paisley - Renfrewshire Witch Hunt 1697
Renfrewshire
The Renfrewshire Witch Hunt 1697 (RWH 1697) is the longest-established heritage charity dedicated to researching and sharing nearly 200 years of dark Scottish history surrounding the witch hunts, with a focus on the West of Scotland. We offer talks, walks, and outreach programs for the community, groups, and schools. Our site, Gallow Green, is the historic location of the witch trial executions.
Our activities and talks will take place on the last untouched remains of Gallow Green, a communal piece of land once used for markets, cattle, and later, executions. The west end of Paisley developed around these remains and the 'Witches Tondo,' the supposed burial site of the executed. Superstition influenced road planning and building in this area.
Short talks at 12.30 and 2pm about the Witch Trials. For Halloween make a ghost or a flapping bat.
There is also a display telling local history of Witch Trials and the impact on Local and Scottish History.
Facilities
Additional Access Information
We are a unit within a shopping centre. Disability facilities are within this building not our unit.
Gallery
Key Information
Short talks at 12.30 and 2pm about the Witch Trials. For Halloween make a ghost or a flapping bat.
There is also a display telling local history of Witch Trials and the impact on Local and Scottish History.
Where to find us
Address
- Unit 4
- The Paisley Centre, 23 High Street
- Paisley
- PA1 2AQ