A Glimpse Into The Witches Experience: Concept Art Revealed

What do you see when you look at these images?

We’re proud to offer you an early look at some of the powerful visuals currently in development for The Witches Experience—a new project close to our hearts, created in partnership with Renfrewshire Witch Hunt 1697. These striking pieces of concept art are more than just visuals. They are windows into a dark and often overlooked chapter of our history.

The Witches Experience is dedicated to telling the true stories of those who were accused during the witch trials—real people, many of them women, who suffered unimaginable injustice. These were not fantastical witches from folklore, but ordinary individuals caught in a wave of fear, superstition, and cruelty.

We’ve worked carefully and respectfully to ensure the imagery reflects that truth. There’s no sensationalism here—just empathy, honesty, and a deep desire to honour the memory of those who were wrongly persecuted. The mood is intentionally somber. The tone, reflective. We want viewers to feel the weight of these stories, to understand the human cost behind the historical records.

This is not just storytelling. It’s remembrance.

By bringing these stories to life, we aim to spark dialogue, encourage understanding, and challenge how we think about justice, both then and now. It's a way of giving voice to those who were silenced, and of confronting a painful past that still echoes today.

We’d love to hear what you think. Do the visuals speak to you? Are we striking the right tone?

Leave us a comment or reach out—we’re listening.

If you’ve been captivated by the dark and powerful history of Paisley’s witch trials, why not walk the very ground where it all happened? Our Witches Walking Tour brings the stories to life in the heart of the town where Europe’s last mass witch hunt took place. Book your place now at paisleytours.org.uk/tours or pop into the Discover Paisley heritage hub at 2 County Place to find out more.