The-WITCHING

27/05/2026

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27/05/2026

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27/05/2026

27/05/2026

Smoo, the largest coastal cave in the UK, was once home to Donald of MacKay, also known as the Wizard of Reay. According to legend, while serving as a soldier in the late 16th century, he was invited by the devil to study at the infamous Black School of Padua.

From The Scotsman: “the devil demanded the last man to leave his class should be left as a sacrifice to him. Despite being the unlucky one last out the door, MacKay turned to the devil and shouted the spell ‘De’il tak’ the hindmost’, meaning he would instead leave his shadow behind. The devil then seized half of his apprentice’s shadow before realising he’d been tricked.
Even though he escaped, the now shadowless MacKay was pursued by the devil.”

MacKay eventually found his way to Smoo cave, where he hid along with three witch companions. According to legend, they escaped the devil’s clutches.

The over 200ft long cave is located in the Scottish Highlands.

Photo is by Steve Fitch on Flickr

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