A BRIDGETON library and a ‘potions café’ in the city centre have been included on a new heritage trail around Scotland.

Glasgow Women’s Library in the East End, and Root of Magic on Hope Street, are two of 15 locations celebrated on the downloadable Witch Trail, published by tourist board Visit Scotland as part of the Year of Stories 2022.

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Glasgow Women’s Library is described as “no ordinary library”, with “a wonderful treasure trove full of historical and contemporary artifacts and archive materials celebrating the lives, histories and achievements of women.”

It adds: “The team’s vision is of a world in which every woman is able to fulfill her potential and where women’s contributions to society are fully recognised and valued.  Seal of approval from all aspiring witches guaranteed.”

The Root of Magic is home to a shop, a potions bar and café, and offers would-be witches and warlocks the chance to make potions at special classes and workshops.

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The trail and map highlight a variety of locations and attractions with links to themes associated with witchcraft, including a love of nature and modern takes on the lore.

The guide features on VisitScotland.com alongside a blog, and includes other Scottish locations such as Calanais Standing Stones on the Isle of Lewis, The Witchery by the Castle, a hotel and restaurant in Edinburgh, Kirkwall Witchy Walk in Orkney and Blair Castle in Perthshire where it is believed by some a powerful witch who can shape shift into wildlife roams the grounds.

Cat Leaver, VisitScotland Head of Brand and Content, said: “As we mark Scotland’s Year of Stories, it is important to showcase tales of all kinds and highlight some of the unique experiences on offer in Scotland. This new witch trail and map does exactly this and we know that pre-pandemic, the popularity of attractions thought to be associated with the supernatural and darker aspects of Scotland’s history were on the rise.  

“Highlighting fun, educational, and engaging experiences like those featured in the map will help inspire people to discover Scotland’s rich and diverse stories for themselves.”