Witches is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH32 9QU).

How do I get to Witches?

The nearest railway station is Prestonpans, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode EH32 9QU.

How do I get to Witches?

The nearest railway station is Prestonpans, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EH32 9QU.

Battlefields & battle sites · Central Scotland

Witches

In or near Whitecraig.

Free admission

Witches in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.

The houses keep on going up - geograph.org.uk - 1813628 — James Denham — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit: 1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station: Prestonpans · 0.5 km

Free entry
Dog-friendly

Witches is a registered historic battlefield in Scotland Central, United Kingdom. Britain's battlefields range from the medieval clashes of the Wars of the Roses to the Civil War sieges and the 1745 Jacobite Rising at Culloden — most are open landscapes with interpretive trails and battle-monument markers.

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Place summary

Witches is a battlefield located in central Scotland. It is known for its historical significance related to the witch trials that occurred in the region. The area reflects the tumultuous events of the time, marking a dark chapter in Scottish history.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates: 55.9530, -2.9827
District: East Lothian
Postcode: EH32 9QU
Parliamentary constituency: Lothian East
Nearest railway station: Prestonpans — 0.5 km

Sources

wikidata: Q116454898 (CC0)

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Public art & sculpture · Central Scotland

Witches

Witches — Public artwork (sculpture) by Andy Scott.

St Gabriel's Church, Prestonpans - geograph.org.uk - 6764481

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Historic churches · Central Scotland

St Gabriel's Church Including Boundary Walls, Railings And Cross, West Loan, Prestonpans

St Gabriel's Church Including Boundary Walls, Railings And Cross, West Loan, Prestonpans — category B listed building-listed church in scotland-central, United Kingdom.

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Stately homes · Central Scotland

Hamilton House, East Lothian

Hamilton House, East Lothian — architectural structure in East Lothian, Scotland, UK.

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Castles · Central Scotland

Preston Tower, East Lothian

Preston Tower, East Lothian — a castle in scotland-central, United Kingdom.

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Literary houses · Central Scotland

Preston Tower

Preston Tower — a literary house museum in scotland central.

♿↗ prestontower.co.uk

Doocot, Preston Tower - geograph.org.uk - 6981364

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Literary houses · Central Scotland

Preston Tower and Dovecot

Preston Tower and Dovecot — a literary house museum in scotland central.

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Where to eat & stay near Witches

Places to stay

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Campsites · Central Scotland

Drummohr Camping Ground

Drummohr Camping Ground — a campsite in scotland central.

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Caravan parks · Central Scotland

Seton Sands

Seton Sands — a caravan park in scotland central.

Beside the South Esk, Dalkeith Park - geograph.org.uk - 7019496

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Campsites · Central Scotland

Dalkeith Country Park Camping

Dalkeith Country Park Camping — a campsite in scotland central.

Free↗ dalkeithcountrypark.co.uk

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Hotels · Central Scotland

The Stair Arms Hotel

The Stair Arms Hotel — a hotel in scotland central.

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Hotels · Central Scotland

The Leddie

The Leddie — a hotel in scotland central.

Free♿↗ theleddie.com

Farm cottages at Aberlady Mains - geograph.org.uk - 2084801

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Campsites · Central Scotland

Aberlady Caravan Park

Aberlady Caravan Park — a campsite in scotland central.

Free↗ aberladycaravanpark.co.uk