South Queensferry Tolbooth, Municipal building in South Queensferry, Scotland.
The South Queensferry Tolbooth features a four-stage steeple with an octagonal belfry, sandstone base, and harled upper levels containing different window styles.
Built around 1630, this structure initially combined a weigh house on the west end and a prison on the east, with an assembly room on the first floor.
In 1643, the building gained notoriety as the site where seven women faced trial for witchcraft, leading to their execution through strangulation and burning.
The tolbooth now functions as an events venue, with organizations such as the Central Scotland Ballet School using the auditorium for performances and classes.
Clock faces added to the steeple in 1888 for Queen Victoria's Golden Jubilee received criticism from historian Thomas Scott Muir for altering the original design.
Location: City of Edinburgh
Location: Edinburgh
GPS coordinates: 55.99020,-3.39697
Latest update: March 3, 2025 00:06
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