The stories of many of the people who were swept up in the hunt, whether as suspects or accusers, illustrates that the whole region was aflame with fear and suspicion. Erskine was an iconic site, given the presence of Bargarran house that sat atop one of its highest points. Dumbarton would seem to have been rife with stories and legends about witches given the statements that were given to the Commission by residents of this area. Other places, such as Kilmalcolm, Renfrew, and Kilbarchan, were prominent hotspots for accusation, incarceration, and legend. 

Therefore the Renfrewshire witch hunt of 1697 was not limited to Paisley, but the old town is where some of the most significant events took place. From the zealous sermons ringing around the abbey before the trial started, to the drama of the seven guilty witches being carted up the High Street to the Gallow Green, Paisley holds a significant place in the telling of the story.