Fife Witches & Folklore

Fife is full of postcard villages and sea views, but it also has a darker, older thread running underneath: witch-trial history, prehistoric stones, and places that feel quietly… charged. This private Fife folklore day tour blends Scotland’s real witch-trial past with ancient sites and modern rituals, then finishes the only sensible way: excellent fish and chips by the harbour in Anstruther.

It’s a day for curious minds, history lovers, folklore fans, and anyone who enjoys seeing Scotland a wee bit off the usual tourist track.

We begin at the Scottish Witch Trial Museum, where Scotland’s witch-trial story is explored through original material, immersive displays, and the human realities behind the accusations. It’s fascinating, often unsettling, and deeply important, showing how fear, power, and superstition collided in ways that ruined lives between the 16th and 18th centuries.

The Scottish Witch Trial Museum

Next, we step much further back in time at the Lundin Links Standing Stones, a rare prehistoric monument sitting in an unexpectedly modern setting.

These stones have stood for thousands of years, and whether you’re drawn to archaeology, ancient rituals, or just the feeling of being in a place that predates everything around it, it’s a memorable stop.

Tour Details

• Duration: Full-day (7-8 hours)

• Departure From: Glasgow and Edinburgh

• Group Size: Private tour for up to 7 guests

• Cost: £695

• Includes:

  • Private driver-guide

  • Comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle

  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off

  • Bottled water and local snacks

• Not Included: Lunch and entry fees (to allow flexibility and choice)

Lundin Links Standing Stones

Then we head to Dunino Den, one of Fife’s most atmospheric hidden gems.

Tucked into woodland, it’s the kind of place that feels like it shouldn’t be on a map at all, mossy stone, old carvings, a sacred well, and offerings left by modern visitors who still treat it as a spiritual site. It’s peaceful, eerie in the best way, and genuinely unique, perfect for photos, quiet reflection, or simply soaking up the sense of place.

Dunino Den

Terrain note: the path includes steps and uneven, often muddy ground; sturdy footwear is strongly recommended.

Please note: due to sensitive content, this stop isn’t recommended for very young children.

Access is subject to the golf course's schedule and may be limited during playing hours, so we’ll schedule this visit carefully.

Anstruther Fish Bar: A Coastal Finish

After a day of myths, stones, and sobering history, we finish in the fishing village of Anstruther with the famously good Anstruther Fish Bar. Fresh haddock, crisp batter, proper chips, the works. If the weather behaves (again, no promises), it’s hard to beat taking it down to the harbour, watching the boats bob about, and ending the day on a deliciously simple high.