Ghosts and dark history in Edinburgh
Underground vaults, Mary King's Close, Greyfriars Kirkyard, ghost tours and the dark stories of body-snatchers, witches and plague.
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Edinburgh: the original underground tour
Edinburgh: late-night underground vaults terror tour
Edinburgh: underground vaults evening ghost tour with whisky
Edinburgh: the Real Mary King's Close guided tour
Edinburgh: mysteries, witchery and murders walking tour
Edinburgh: comedy horror ghost bus tour
Edinburgh: haunted underground vaults and graveyard tour
Read our in-depth guides
Best ghost tours in Edinburgh: an honest guide
Honest reviews of Edinburgh's ghost tours for 2026 — which are genuinely worth booking, which are overpriced, and what each type actually delivers.
Burke and Hare: Edinburgh's most infamous murders
The real story of Burke and Hare — Edinburgh's bodysnatching murderers — with the historical sites you can visit and tours that cover the story.
Is the Edinburgh Dungeon worth it? An honest review
Honest review of the Edinburgh Dungeon in 2026 — what it actually is, who it suits, whether it justifies the price, and what alternatives exist.
Edinburgh underground vaults guide
Everything you need to know about Edinburgh's underground vaults: history, which tours are worth it, prices, and honest advice for 2026.
Greyfriars Bobby, bodysnatchers, and Edinburgh's darker graveyard history
The true story behind Greyfriars Bobby, Edinburgh's famous graveyard, the Covenanters' Prison, and the bodysnatchers who terrorised the city in the 1800s.
Haunted Edinburgh: a map and guide to the dark sites
A neighbourhood-by-neighbourhood guide to Edinburgh's most haunted and historically dark sites, with what to visit, what costs money, and what is free.
The Real Mary King's Close: complete visitor guide
Complete guide to the Real Mary King's Close: what to expect, whether it's worth the price, tips for booking, and honest comparisons to alternatives.
The witches of Edinburgh: history, trials, and where to find the sites
The real history of Edinburgh's witch trials — who was executed, why, and where. Includes the Witches' Well memorial, trial sites, and related tours.