About this Event
Behind the grandeur of the Granite City lies a past of M**der, witchcraft, crime, punishment and death… stories that reveal a very different side to the city you know today.
Over 1.5 hours, your guide will take you through Aberdeen’s historic streets, following in the footsteps of the condemned. Discover the people and events behind some of the city’s most disturbing stories, and uncover the dark history that has been hidden beneath Aberdeen’s familiar streets for centuries.
This is Aberdeen as you’ve never seen it before: not just the Granite City of architecture and history, but a city shaped by crime, punishment, superstition and tragedy.
Tour highlights:
- Public beheadings and executions
- The ghost of Marion Hardie
- Famous witch trials
- Aberdeen's gallows
- The killings at the Saltoun Arms
…& much more!
Details:
📅 29th Oct – 1st Nov 2026
⏰ 6:30pm & 8:30pm
📍outside The Wig, Castle St
⏱️ 1.5 hours
💷 £15 per person
Only for adults ages 16+ & dogs are welcome!
Limited tickets, we recommend booking early!
Event venue & nearby stays
The Wig, 55-56 Castle Street, Aberdeen, United Kingdom
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