An overview of how ghosts and the stories around them have changed over Edinburgh’s centuries as a capital city. Alex Staniforth has been a history and ghost tour guide in Edinburgh for over a decade and participated in several ghost hunts (sometimes unwittingly). Here he combines history with ghost stories…
17th July 2025
£10 or £16; pre-booking is essential. Click on More information for booking details
The main entrance has 4 steps. Due to the historic nature of the building, there is no lift and no ramp. There is level access from the main entrance to the castle gardens and the outdoor accessible toilets.
An overview of how ghosts and the stories around them have changed over Edinburgh’s centuries as a capital city.
Alex Staniforth has been a history and ghost tour guide in Edinburgh for over a decade and participated in several ghost hunts (sometimes unwittingly). Here he combines history with ghost stories and analyses how our ghosts have changed.
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