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Macbeth's Hillock

Near Brodie, Moray

Where Macbeth is said to have met the three witches.

In Shakespeare's play, Macbeth meets three witches on a 'blasted heath' near Forres, who tell him he will be king. Local tradition places the meeting on the Hardmuir, at a small mound by the old road known as Macbeth's Hillock.

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When
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Where
57.6000, -3.7050
Group
Witches & witch trials

Visiting

Near the A96 between Forres and Nairn. Brodie Castle is close by.

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