Witches' Stone
Landmark Dunbar Borders

Witches' Stone

Landmark In Dunbar, Borders

A boulder marking where Marion Lillie, also known as the Ringwoodie Witch, was executed in 1696.

While heading up to Dunbar and East Lothian, we took a little diversion to Spott Village as we had read about something called the Witches' Stone.

Back in the 16th and 17th centuries, witch trials swept through Scotland and this boulder called the Witches' Stone marks the spot where Marion Lillie, also known as the Ringwoodie Witch, was executed in 1696.

Accused of practicing witchcraft, Marion was condemned to death, which was usually by burning and this stone is a bit or a memorial to her and countless others who were unjustly persecuted during this dark period in history.

The little plaque next to the Witche's Stone reads:

This stone has become a place to commemorate those local people who were once persecuted as witches.

We cannot undo the hurt, but we can let their souls go free.

You can see that people still leave offerings of flowers and money on top of the stone.

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Where Is Witches' Stone?

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Lat / Long

55.968615, -2.531805

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Where To Park For Witches' Stone?

It's on a quiet country road, so you could probably just park right next to it for a quick visit.

Contributed by Simon Hawkins

Thanks for checking out this place on the Fabulous North! I do enjoy a wander out in to the countryside trying to find hidden gems that not many people know about. You can't beat a rogue pele tower up a remote hill, a mysterious stone circle or a stunning waterfall secluded in a forest.

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Witches' Stone was listed in Landmark // Borders // Dunbar