Wizard's Stone

Natural Rock Feature

A clue to the name in the 18th century Statistical Account of Scotland:

Towards the end of the last century, a man was burnt for a wizard, at the foot of the Gloom Hill, not many yards from the town of Dollar.

Posted by Rhiannon
24th May 2013ce

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It was a very popular pastime back then, the burning of witches. Being burnt for a witch (or wizard) was a real hazard if you were even slightly weird or didn't get on with the local minister or kirk session clerk. I used to pass this site when visiting my late Uncle Willie in Dunning. The locals never let the paint fade. http://www.cityofthedeadtours.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/DSC01916.jpg The last half of the 17th century were dangerous times.	Posted by Howburn Digger 27th May 2013ce

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