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Major Thomas Weir

West Bow, Edinburgh

A respected churchman who confessed to being a wizard.

Major Thomas Weir was a pious Edinburgh Covenanter, famous for his long prayers. In 1670, aged about 70, he suddenly confessed to witchcraft and terrible crimes.

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When
1670
Where
55.9480, -3.1930
Group
Witches & witch trials

Visiting

The West Bow is now Victoria Street and the top of the Grassmarket.

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