Scottish weather is part of the experience, and light rain can add atmosphere. However, if official weather warnings or conditions make the walk uncomfortable or unsafe, the tour will be cancelled and a full refund issued.
July 26, 2026
12:30 pm
Dufftown Clock Tower, Dufftown, Scotland
A two-hour walk through Dufftown, woven with tales of fate and folklore
Dufftown is not just a village. It is a place of stories.
This small-group guided walk explores the people, events, and beliefs that shaped the town, and the stories that still linger here today. From witches and outlaws to resurrectionists and echoes of the Picts, you’ll uncover a side of Dufftown most visitors never see.
We begin in the heart of the village and follow a gentle two-hour route through the town and its surroundings, stopping at places where history and folklore meet.
Some of the stories are rooted in Dufftown itself. Others belong to the wider Highland landscape, but are carried through it. Together, they reveal how people once understood this place through belief, experience, and the stories they passed on.
You won’t need any prior knowledge. Just a bit of curiosity.
This is not a rushed tour, nor a list of dates and facts. It is a slower, story-led experience, designed to give you a deeper sense of the place, its people, and what still lingers beneath the surface.
If you are drawn to folklore, human stories, and experiencing a place beyond what is immediately visible, you are warmly invited to step into the story.
Duration: approximately 2 hours
Pace: unhurried, with regular pauses for stories
Group size: small and intimate
Terrain: village paths and forest tracks, with some uneven ground
Age guidance: 14 and over. Some of the stories touch on darker history (witch trials, body-snatching, a hanging) and are best suited to older children and adults.
Bring: comfortable footwear, weather-appropriate layers, curiosity
Weather: a bit of Highland drizzle adds atmosphere. In the event of official weather warnings or heavy rain, the walk will be cancelled and a full refund issued.
A Note on Availability: I live in Dufftown, so additional dates or times can often be arranged. If the listed ones don’t suit, get in touch at [email protected], and we’ll find something that works.
I accept cancellations:
• Full refund up to 7 days before
• 50% refund within 7 days
• No refund within 48 hours
Weather cancellations from our end:
• Full refund or option to transfer
For full details, see Terms & Conditions
Scottish weather is part of the experience, and light rain can add atmosphere. However, if official weather warnings or conditions make the walk uncomfortable or unsafe, the tour will be cancelled and a full refund issued.
The walk lasts approximately three hours in total, with around 1-2 hours (depending on if you choose the 2-3 hour walk) of gentle, meandering walking. We pause regularly for storytelling and reflection. The route includes a gradual incline at the beginning and mostly easy paths thereafter.
Please wear comfortable footwear suitable for uneven ground and dress in layers. Highland weather can change quickly, so it is wise to come prepared for rain, wind, or sunshine.
The walk is suitable for ages 14 and over. Themes explored include folklore, history, and reflective storytelling that are best suited to older children and adults.
All public tours are conducted in English.
Yes. Private and bespoke tours can be arranged for groups wishing to explore a particular location, theme, or strand of Scottish folklore. These need to be arranged several weeks in advance. Please enquire to discuss availability.
• More than 7 days before the tour: Full refund
• 2–7 days before: 50% refund
• Less than 48 hours before: No refund