Eerie Edinburgh

In 1707, Scotland experienced a momentous transformation with the signing of the Treaty of Union, uniting the Kingdoms of Scotland and England.  However, amidst this significant historical event, another chilling tale unfolded within the walls of an opulent residence – Queensberry House. A truly horrifying act left an indelible mark on both the house and the Douglas family, haunting them for gener...

Welcome to our chilling exploration of the Ghosts of Edinburgh Castle! 🏰👻 Prepare to embark on a spine-tingling journey through the dark and mysterious corridors of one of Scotland's most haunted landmarks. Edinburgh Castle, perched majestically atop Castle Rock, holds centuries of history and intrigue, making it a hotbed for ghostly encounters. In this gripping episode, we delve into the eerie...

Buckholm Tower, ruined, oppressive, haunted, stands on a hill to the north of Galashiels, in the Scottish Borders. The Tower was home to a wicked man called James Pringle who had a fierce hatred of women and anyone who stood against the government. Did his anger cost him his very soul?

In the late 1960's, early 1970's Britain was gripped by vampire fever. The Highgate Vampire in London had caused a media storm and gripped, and horrified the city in equal measure, for a two year period. At the same time, an Edinburgh resident found himself face to face with what he believed to be a vampire, in Gorgie of all places.  In this episode, we learn the story of "The Gorgie Vampire"

St Andrews is perhaps best known these days as being the home of golf, and for the University where the odd Prince and Princess have studied, but its history goes back far beyond these more modern claims to fame, it's also haunted, very haunted. From ghostly monks, to phantom coaches, this collection of stories features some of my favourite tales from this beautiful and ancient Royal Burgh.

Inverleith is an affluent area of Edinburgh, home to the Botanical Gardens, Fettes college and some of the finest townhouses in the city. One of these houses, only known as "Number 17" was said to have be home to a haunting so terrible that many believe the property was demolished due to the terrible events that happened there.

In the late 1950's, the Curries of Hazeldean Terrace found themselves with some unwanted attention, from the local newspapers and...a destructive poltergeist. Although there are far more horrifying stories in Edinburgh, the authenticity of this tale always struck me: local newspapers were unable to debunk it. 30 years later, when I attended the nearby high school, locals still talked about the pol...

In this video we travel away from Edinburgh, to the historic Glamis Castle. Home to the famous Bowes-Lyon family, Glamis has stood since the 15th century, but has been a site of historical significance for over 1,000 years. This, of course, means the Castle is haunted, really haunted. In this episode we explore the famous and not so-famous stories of this incredible location. #glamiscastle #glamis...

In 1908, a property on Forrest Road in Edinburgh was home to a terrifying haunting. Did the affluent property owner, Lady Adela witness the horrifying apparition of someone who'd previously lived on the land?   Listen to find out.

Not quite an Edinburgh story but one that's fascinated me for years. In the mid 1990's my parents owned a farm on the shores of Loch Rannoch, in the heart of Scotland. The farm was old and came with not one, but three very different ghost stories. Listen to learn about the "Ghosts of Liarn Farm".

Rothesay Place, located in Edinburgh's new town, played host to a bizarre poltergeist in the late 1950's Along with the more traditional poltergeist activity, odd lights and even odder apparitions were witnessed.  Listen, to learn more.

Not every haunting has to chill you to the bone and not every apparition is that of a headless cavalier, sometimes the spirits of those you love most are the one's who appear before you.   In this story, one of our listeners, Belinda, tells us of her encounter as a young girl in 1960's Edinburgh.   Thank you, Belinda.

In 1936, the holiday of a lifetime to Egypt, turned into the haunting of a lifetime for Sir Alexander Seton and family.   Zeyla Seton thought she could bring a morbid keepsake back with her, but what she took, held much more than happy memories.   Listen to find out about the haunting of the Seton family.

The Bible Land Apparition.   This is the true story of an unknown woman, murdered in Bible Land in the Canongate, Edinburgh and how her ghost went on to haunt the building.

Chessel's Court, just off the Royal Mile in the centre of Edinburgh hides a dark secret: It's haunted by the ghost of the Lady in Black. First encountered in the 18th century, she's still encountered to this day.  In this episode we hear about the original encounter that horrified the Gordon family and also two, more recent encounters, including one from the fantastic John Tantallon from North Edi...

In the late 19th century, the Gordon family moved into a beautiful property in the heart of Edinburgh's 'New Town'. However, the dream move was not what they expected. Listen to find out about the true story of the haunting of the Gordon family.

Situated in Bruntsfield, Edinburgh, the ancient Wrighthouse, or "Wrychtishousis" once held a horrifying secret. A headless apparition would be key to uncovering it. Did a jealous brother commit the ultimate sin that would lead to the haunting of Wrighthouse? Listen to find out about the true haunting in Edinburgh's Bruntsfield.  

In 1670, Major Thomas Weir shocked Edinburgh's upper class with a startling revelation that involved black magic, devil worship and all manner of evil dead's. Listen to find out why he's now known as "the Wizard of the West Bow".

In the 18th century, Sir Thomas Elphinstone sought and seemingly found love with his young bride Betty Pittendale. However, tragedy was to strike and there would be no happy ending. Watch to find out about the true story of the haunting of the Green Lady of Morningside. Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/kevin-macleod/ga... License code: TVANDOXJBLIKGERZ

Edinburgh Castle has stood atop Castle Rock for close to a thousand years. Given there are centuries worth of history, there are many hauntings associated with the castle. The Spectre of the Steward tells of the haunting events witnessed by two Royal Engineers, one night in November 1889.

What haunts Greyfriars? Since 1998, over 350 people claim to have been attacked by an apparent evil spirit, is it the tormented ghosts of dead Covenanters imprisoned there or the vengeful spirit of their tormentor, Sir George 'Bloody' Mackenzie?

Socrates once said that "the hottest love, has the coldest end" and that is true of our two lovers who would meet under the stars by an historic Doo'cot. Listen to find out about the true story of the White Lady of Corstorphine,