About
Nestled within the enchanting Chalmers Close just off Edinburgh’s historic Royal Mile, our museum offers a magical experience like no other.
Founded in February 2023 by Ash William Mills, it resides in a charming, wee building that was once a 17th-century bishop’s cottage. Parts of the original foundations can still be seen today! With a touch of whimsy, we at the museum always say 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.
Our 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. We proudly showcase a growing collection of magical items, many of which were gifted by those seeking to pass on their mystical heirlooms and legacy.
What else do we offer?
☆Gift Shop– where you can purchase witchy and magical gifts, Books and souvenirs, most of which are handmade from local artists and crafty folk.
☆Tarot Readings– Have your fortune told by one of our many talented psychic readers who are here daily to read your cards.
☆Private Museum Tours-If you’re a group of people (10 people max) and looking to do something to celebrate, you can book a private tour with the director around the museum.
☆Witch Walking Tours-Discover Edinburgh’s witchy history around the old town with our tour guide, Natalie, and learn about the brutal truth about Scotland’s Witch Trials.
Come and explore our magical world—we can’t wait to welcome you! Failte!
Where are we?
2 Chalmers Close,
81 High Street,
Edinburgh,
EH1 1SS
Open every day: 10am – 6pm
Email: museumwmf@gmail.com
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 passion for the history of witchcraft, magic, the occult, and fortune-telling/divination.
He has a degree from the University of Edinburgh in Scottish Ethnology and History, Early Christianity and Witch Hunting in 17th century (2018-2022).Over the years has presented talks and workshops on the subject of Scottish witchcraft, folklore and Magic.
He is the author of two books:
The Black Book of Isobel Gowdie and other Scottish Spells & Charms
The Visions of the SpaeWife: A History of Scottish Fortune-telling
Readers
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 passion for the history of witchcraft, magic, the occult, and fortune-telling/divination.
He has a degree from the University of Edinburgh in Scottish Ethnology and History, Early Christianity and Witch Hunting in 17th century (2018-2022).Over the years has presented talks and workshops on the subject of Scottish witchcraft, folklore and Magic.
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 passion for the history of witchcraft, magic, the occult, and fortune-telling/divination.
He has a degree from the University of Edinburgh in Scottish Ethnology and History, Early Christianity and Witch Hunting in 17th century (2018-2022).Over the years has presented talks and workshops on the subject of Scottish witchcraft, folklore and Magic.
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 passion for the history of witchcraft, magic, the occult, and fortune-telling/divination.
He has a degree from the University of Edinburgh in Scottish Ethnology and History, Early Christianity and Witch Hunting in 17th century (2018-2022).Over the years has presented talks and workshops on the subject of Scottish witchcraft, folklore and Magic.
Sunay Aquarius is the creator, designer, and main editor of PsycheNautics.
A graduate in Communication from the UOC, she has a great instinct when it comes to communication and storytelling.
She is a transformational coach, her passion is to help people develop personally or professionally, in a process that holistically involves the person, catapulting the individual’s potential to the next level.
A regular practitioner of witchcraft, she is passionate about the occult and personal growth. Tarot reader for years, having given readings to hundreds of clients, who learned valuable lessons in the process, as well as being surprised by her predictions.
She is also the president of Agents of Magick.
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 passion for the history of witchcraft, magic, the occult, and fortune-telling/divination.
He has a degree from the University of Edinburgh in Scottish Ethnology and History, Early Christianity and Witch Hunting in 17th century (2018-2022).Over the years has presented talks and workshops on the subject of Scottish witchcraft, folklore and Magic.
Sunay Aquarius is the creator, designer, and main editor of PsycheNautics.
A graduate in Communication from the UOC, she has a great instinct when it comes to communication and storytelling.
She is a transformational coach, her passion is to help people develop personally or professionally, in a process that holistically involves the person, catapulting the individual’s potential to the next level.
A regular practitioner of witchcraft, she is passionate about the occult and personal growth. Tarot reader for years, having given readings to hundreds of clients, who learned valuable lessons in the process, as well as being surprised by her predictions.
She is also the president of Agents of Magick.
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 passion for the history of witchcraft, magic, the occult, and fortune-telling/divination.
He has a degree from the University of Edinburgh in Scottish Ethnology and History, Early Christianity and Witch Hunting in 17th century (2018-2022).Over the years has presented talks and workshops on the subject of Scottish witchcraft, folklore and Magic.
He is the author of two books:
The Black Book of Isobel Gowdie and other Scottish Spells & Charms
The Visions of the SpaeWife: A History of Scottish Fortune-telling
Readers
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 passion for the history of witchcraft, magic, the occult, and fortune-telling/divination.
He has a degree from the University of Edinburgh in Scottish Ethnology and History, Early Christianity and Witch Hunting in 17th century (2018-2022).Over the years has presented talks and workshops on the subject of Scottish witchcraft, folklore and Magic.
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 passion for the history of witchcraft, magic, the occult, and fortune-telling/divination.
He has a degree from the University of Edinburgh in Scottish Ethnology and History, Early Christianity and Witch Hunting in 17th century (2018-2022).Over the years has presented talks and workshops on the subject of Scottish witchcraft, folklore and Magic.
He is the author of two books:
The Black Book of Isobel Gowdie and other Scottish Spells & Charms
The Visions of the SpaeWife: A History of Scottish Fortune-telling
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 passion for the history of witchcraft, magic, the occult, and fortune-telling/divination.
He has a degree from the University of Edinburgh in Scottish Ethnology and History, Early Christianity and Witch Hunting in 17th century (2018-2022).Over the years has presented talks and workshops on the subject of Scottish witchcraft, folklore and Magic.
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 passion for the history of witchcraft, magic, the occult, and fortune-telling/divination.
He has a degree from the University of Edinburgh in Scottish Ethnology and History, Early Christianity and Witch Hunting in 17th century (2018-2022).Over the years has presented talks and workshops on the subject of Scottish witchcraft, folklore and Magic.
He is the author of two books:
The Black Book of Isobel Gowdie and other Scottish Spells & Charms
The Visions of the SpaeWife: A History of Scottish Fortune-telling
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 passion for the history of witchcraft, magic, the occult, and fortune-telling/divination.
He has a degree from the University of Edinburgh in Scottish Ethnology and History, Early Christianity and Witch Hunting in 17th century (2018-2022).Over the years has presented talks and workshops on the subject of Scottish witchcraft, folklore and Magic.