MUSEUM OF MAGIC, FORTUNE TELLING & WITCHCRAFT, EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND

Nestled within the enchanting Chalmers Close just off Edinburgh’s historic Royal Mile, this museum offers a magical experience like no other. Founded in February 2023 by Ash William Mills, it resides in a charming wee building which once was a 17th century bishop’s cottage. Parts of the originally foundations can be still seen today! With a touch of whimsy, the museum always says the Close itself is magical, cloaked in invisibility—blink, and you might miss it! But for those determined to find us, the Museum will reveal itself for those seeking genuine magic.

Its exhibits aim to raise awareness of the European witch hunts, highlight Scotland’s unique folklore, and highlight the importance of magical heritage witnessed in many cultures. It proudly showcase a growing collection of magical items, many gifted by those seeking to pass on their mystical heirlooms and legacy.

About the Director

The museum’s director Ash William Mills is a historian, researcher and practitioner of the magical arts for over 25 years and has been collecting magical items for over 15 years due to his passionate for the history of witchcraft, magic, the occult, and fortune-telling/divination.
He has a degree with the University of Edinburgh in Scottish Ethnology and History, Early Christianity and Witch Hunting in 17th century (2018-2022). He has presented talks and workshop on the subject on the Scottish witchcraft, folklore and Magic, and also authored two books; The Black Book of Isobel Gowdie and other Scottish Spells & Charms and The Visions of the SpaeWife: A history of Scottish Fortune-telling.

You can explore unique artifacts like a 17th-century mummified cat, the world’s oldest Ouija board, voodoo dolls, and items honoring Scotland’s witch trials. Dive into a world of divination tools, druidic history, and modern Wiccan practices. Small in size but rich in wonder, It invites you to uncover the stories and mysteries of the magical world with us!