Ancient Edinburgh: a thousand years of life, death, murder, intrigue, and ghosts! Edinburgh is a paranormal enthusiast’s paradise, with spirits and spectres seemingly around almost every corner and up every close. In recent years, its best known hauntings are the fascinating stories of the ghosts in the underground vaults and the MacKenzie poltergeist in the graveyard at Greyfriars Kirk. However, if you look beyond these incredible modern tales, you’ll find hundreds of years worth of history and spooky goings-on. Edinburgh has it all – ghostly pipers, Egyptian spirits, white ladies, warlocks, and witches, to name just a few.
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Sep 27, 2026 · 27:09
In 1835, Captain Molesworth and his family moved into a house in Trinity, Edinburgh. Not long afterwards, strange noises began to be heard around the property. Knocks, footsteps…
Sep 20, 2026 · 26:49
The Canongate is one of the oldest parts of Edinburgh, a street with a history stretching back almost nine centuries. Behind its familiar buildings and closes lies a remarkable…
Sep 6, 2026 · 26:03
Perched on a cliff at the northern edge of the Isle of Skye, the ruins of Duntulm Castle are home to some of the island's darkest ghost stories. Once a stronghold of the…
Aug 23, 2026 · 23:25
Culross Palace is one of Scotland's most remarkable surviving buildings from the 17th century - but behind its distinctive yellow walls are stories that suggest some of its…
Aug 9, 2026 · 27:43
What if one of Scotland's strangest ghost stories turned out to be more than just a legend? In this episode, we travel to the beautiful Glen Lyon in Highland Perthshire to…
Jul 26, 2026 · 38:57
In 1953, a family moved into a remote Highland sporting lodge near Loch Ness, expecting nothing more than a fresh start. Within weeks, they began hearing footsteps crossing the…
Jul 12, 2026 · 26:24
In 1954, on the Isle of Lewis in Scotland's Outer Hebrides, an ordinary croft became the centre of one of Britain's strangest alleged poltergeist cases. It began with peat moving…
Jun 28, 2026 · 28:33
Deep within the woods near Edinburgh lie the forgotten ruins of Woodhouselee - a place haunted by one of Scotland's oldest and most tragic ghost stories. In this episode, we…
Jun 21, 2026 · 22:40
Castle Fraser is one of Scotland's most beautiful castles - and one of its most haunted. In this episode of Eerie Edinburgh, we explore the ghostly legends of Aberdeenshire's…
Jun 7, 2026 · 34:00
For centuries, Edinburgh has been home to murderers, body snatchers, executioners, occultists, and some of Scotland's most famous ghost stories. Today, one figure dominates the…
May 24, 2026 · 35:44
The case of Lurancy Vennum is often described as America’s strangest possession case. In 1877, in the small town of Watseka, Illinois, a young girl began falling into violent…
May 10, 2026 · 23:54
It was meant to be empty. After closing time, with the doors locked and the building cleared, staff began noticing things that didn’t quite fit. A face appearing briefly above…
Apr 26, 2026 · 31:05
Scotland is home to more than two thousand recorded castles. Some are well known. Others are easy to miss - broken walls in the landscape, visited by only a handful of people at…
Apr 12, 2026 · 25:49
When people think of Scotland’s major battles, places like Bannockburn or Culloden usually come to mind. But just outside the town of Crieff, there’s another battlefield that…
Mar 29, 2026 · 1:02:30
In 1878, in the small town of Amherst, Nova Scotia, a series of strange events began inside the home of a young woman named Esther Cox. At first, it was the sound of knocking.…
Mar 8, 2026 · 32:17
Hospitals are built around routine, vigilance, and care. By day they are busy, practical places filled with staff, patients, and visitors moving constantly through corridors and…
Feb 22, 2026 · 27:02
In this episode, we look at the 1897 Greenbrier Ghost case - the only known instance where a mother’s account of her daughter’s haunting helped reopen a murder investigation -…
Feb 21, 2026 · 9:11
This episode is an original fictional ghost story written for Icy Sedgwick’s Christmas podcast. You can find Icy Sedgwick’s podcast, Fabulous Folklore with Icy Sedgwick, here:…
Feb 8, 2026 · 30:41
Hidden in what is now one of Edinburgh’s most genteel neighbourhoods once stood a house that few people today remember - and fewer still ever saw. Grange House was demolished in…
Jan 25, 2026 · 24:47
On the southern edge of Edinburgh, Comiston looks like any other quiet residential suburb. But beneath its pavements, paths, and housing estates lies a much older story - one…
Jan 11, 2026 · 27:17
Tucked away in a remote village in Jämtland, Borgvattnet Vicarage has been linked to unexplained activity for nearly a century. From ghostly figures and sudden chills to diary…
Dec 24, 2025 · 28:38
Not all Christmas ghost stories have frightening apparitions or ghostly chaints rattling. Sometimes these stories begin with something simpler — a sound beneath a room, figures…
Dec 14, 2025 · 26:29
Peggy the Doll isn’t an old legend pulled from folklore, or a relic tied to some distant tragedy. She’s a modern case - one that unfolded in real time, among investigators,…
Nov 30, 2025 · 37:20
Lochmaben Castle is one of Scotland’s most historic strongholds. It's a site tied to the Bruces, medieval warfare, rebellion, and some of the strangest stories to come out of…
Nov 16, 2025 · 23:03
Tonight’s story comes from my new book Hidden Haunts: Ireland - a collection of lesser-known ghost stories, local legends, and accounts that have rarely, if ever, been written…
Nov 2, 2025 · 42:58
The final chapter in a chilling true story of a haunting that refused to be left behind. In this concluding episode, we follow John - a down to earth, practical man - as the…
Oct 19, 2025 · 1:24:28
In this feature length episode, we look at real historical cases from Scotland where possession was recorded - not the Hollywood kind, but the kind found in parish records, court…
Oct 5, 2025 · 52:10
Welcome to The Possession Files - a three-part Halloween series investigating real historical accounts of alleged possession. These aren’t tales of spinning heads or Hollywood…
Sep 7, 2025 · 58:01
The A9 is Scotland’s longest road, stretching through the heart of the Highlands. It’s a route travelled daily by thousands — but it also carries a darker reputation. In this…
Aug 24, 2025 · 28:53
Blythswood Square sits at the heart of Glasgow’s Georgian New Town - elegant, symmetrical, and steeped in history. But behind the sandstone facades, the square holds a darker…
Aug 10, 2025 · 31:02
As featured in Tales from the Crypts of Auld Reekie by John Tantalon What if one of the most haunted streets in Edinburgh wasn’t in the Old Town, but found just beyond the…
Jul 27, 2025 · 26:31
Beneath the streets of Alloa lies a history far stranger than most realise. In this episode, we explore the layered past of a small Scottish town once tied to kings, conflict,…
Jul 13, 2025 · 30:23
In this episode, we turn to Glenburn, a quiet area in Paisley, Renfrewshire—where in the 1980s, a family reported a series of disturbing and unexplained events. What began with…
Jun 29, 2025 · 41:25
There’s something about the land around Sanquhar that feels… different. The fields have an atmosphere to them, as if the place is waiting for something. And when the light starts…
Jun 15, 2025 · 36:17
While Eerie Edinburgh usually focuses on ghost stories and hauntings, sometimes a different kind of story stands out - strange, frightening, and too rooted in our folklore to…
Jun 1, 2025 · 44:45
Every now and then, I like to branch out beyond Edinburgh and Scotland and bring you a case from further afield - one that’s too strange, too unnerving, and too well-documented…
May 18, 2025 · 28:18
In the summer of 1958, something strange stirred in a Glasgow tenement. Three American students, renting a modest flat on Gibson Street, began experiencing something they…
May 5, 2025 · 31:17
Hidden deep within a wooded glen near Kilmacolm stands the forgotten ruin of Duchal Castle - a fortress steeped in stories of siege, scandal, and something darker. In this…
Apr 20, 2025 · 42:51
Somewhere between Gretna and Annan lies a stretch of road that has terrified drivers for decades. Apparitions on the verge. A phantom woman in black. A spectral coach hurtling…
Apr 6, 2025 · 33:56
What if a loved one appeared to you at the very moment they died – even though they were miles away? In this episode, we explore the eerie and emotional world of crisis…
Mar 23, 2025 · 49:02
On a quiet farm in 1695, something woke in the night. What began as whispers and scratches soon escalated into violence—stones hurled through the air, beds dragged across the…
Mar 2, 2025 · 31:06
Durham is a city steeped in centuries of history, but its past is not always quiet. In this episode, I share the chilling experiences shared with me by Hannah, a former bar…
Feb 16, 2025 · 23:08
Perched on the windswept coast of Caithness, the Castle of Mey is steeped in history, royal connections, and ghostly legend. Once a fortress for the Sinclair clan, then a…
Feb 2, 2025 · 18:41
After a short break, I’m back with a brand-new video, and I hope 2025 is treating you well so far! This time, we’re heading to Ballindalloch, a place where history lingers in…
Dec 29, 2024 · 21:58
In this episode, we explore a Christmas haunting from 1887 on Rutland Street, Edinburgh. Dr. W.A. Jamieson's unncanny encounter with a mysterious, yet familiar apparition is one…
Dec 15, 2024 · 24:26
This week, we venture into the haunted halls of Abergeldie Castle, a stunning fortress found in the heart of Deeside, Scotland. With centuries of history etched into its walls,…
Dec 1, 2024 · 23:39
In this episode, the second and final story I'll be sharing from my upcoming book Hidden Haunts: England, we explore one of the country's most fascinating hauntings—Ash Manor and…
Oct 31, 2024 · 56:15
In this Halloween exclusive, we bring you the most incredible ghost story you’ve never heard: The Haunting of Parliament Square. A story I believe rivals the most incredible…
Oct 13, 2024 · 28:46
In this episode, we explore the chilling history and hauntings of Craigievar Castle, one of Scotland’s most iconic and haunted strongholds. Known for its fairy-tale appearance,…
Sep 29, 2024 · 20:33
In this episode, we explore the chilling haunting of Durness Manse—a tale that has endured for centuries, wrapped in mystery and supernatural whispers. The remote Scottish…
Sep 15, 2024 · 26:04
In this episode, we explore the eerie and unsettling story of the Epworth Rectory haunting - Once, one of the most famous ghost stories in England. This haunting, which took…
Aug 25, 2024 · 28:58
Join us as we delve into the dark and eerie history of Hermitage Castle, one of Scotland's most haunted and mysterious locations. Known as the "Strength of Liddesdale" and…
Aug 11, 2024 · 25:50
In this chilling episode of Eerie Edinburgh, we dive into the mysterious and haunting tale of Regent Terrace, a location steeped in paranormal activity and dark history. I'm…
Jul 28, 2024 · 24:00
Today, we travel to the remote and windswept shores of Loch Assynt in the Scottish Highlands to explore the haunting ruins of Ardvreck Castle. This ancient fortress, built in the…
Jul 14, 2024 · 37:23
Join us on a spine-chilling journey through the haunted history of RAF Montrose in "Haunted Skies." Once a bustling airfield, RAF Montrose is now renowned for its eerie…
Jun 30, 2024 · 26:58
Discover the chilling tale of the Lady of Larkhall in our latest episode! Found to the south east of Glasgow, Larkhall is home to one of the most sinister and enduring ghost…
Jun 9, 2024 · 28:59
Discover the eerie legends of Rosslyn Chapel and Roslin Castle in this fascinating exploration of Scotland's haunted history. Located in Midlothian, these iconic sites are famous…
May 26, 2024 · 21:30
In this episode, we delve into the eerie histories of George Heriot's School and Lauriston Castle. George Heriot's School, possibly an inspiration for Hogwarts, is renowned for…
May 12, 2024 · 27:31
Join us on a chilling journey into the heart of Scotland's historic past as we explore the haunted corridors and hidden chambers of Stirling Castle. In "Castle of Shadows," we…
Apr 28, 2024 · 31:33
Embark on a spine-tingling journey into the heart of Inveraray, Argyll's paranormal hotspot, as we uncover a collection of true ghost stories that have haunted this ancient land…
Apr 14, 2024 · 18:03
Join us on in this episode as we journey to the enchanting Isle of Skye, where legends and mysteries come to life. Today we delve into two spine-chilling ghost stories that have…
Mar 31, 2024 · 20:28
Step into the eerie world of Littledean Tower, hidden away amidst the picturesque landscape of the Scottish Borders. In this episode, we delve into the ghostly tales that shroud…
Mar 17, 2024 · 27:20
Step into the shadows of Edinburgh's hidden past as we journey into the haunted realms of the Edinburgh Vaults. Join us as we delve deep beneath the city's bustling streets to…
Feb 25, 2024 · 25:04
Join us on a spine-chilling journey into the heart of Scottish folklore as we uncover the haunting mysteries of Killiecrankie! In this episode we delve deep into the rich history…
Feb 11, 2024 · 33:13
Join us on a chilling exploration into the haunting tales of Blacket Place, a historic house in the heart of Edinburgh that hides more than just its architectural beauty. In this…
Jan 28, 2024 · 35:43
Dive into the unknown haunted tales and mysteries of the West Highland Way. Explore some of the ghostly legends, discover historical figures, and learn about one of the most…
Jan 28, 2024 · 1:42:51
In October 2023 I was privileged to be invited to join Paul Hannon, Lucy and Lindsey on a tour of the incredible Bannockburn House. Join me as l delve into the history and…
Jan 7, 2024 · 15:11
Step back in time to the chilling winter of 1973 as we unravel the eerie events that transpired in Royal Circus. Join us on a journey through the haunting tales told by the…
Dec 24, 2023 · 22:18
Join us by the fireside as we delve into the spectral side of the season, uncovering eerie stories from the heart of Scotland. From haunted castles to mystical figures, these…
Dec 22, 2023 · 16:56
Explore the haunting mysteries of Culloden in our latest episode, "Beyond the Battle: Culloden's haunted history." Join us as we delve into the ghostly tales that linger on this…
Dec 3, 2023 · 13:02
In today's episode, we feature the true stories of a haunted house in Bearsden, Glasgow. One of our listeners, Martha, recently contacted me to share some of the truly…
Nov 25, 2023 · 14:52
Dive into the chilling mysteries of Glencoe as we explore the eerie tales surrounding its ghostly inhabitants. From historical tragedies to lingering spirits, this episode…
Nov 12, 2023 · 15:44
Prepare to step into the haunted realms of Fyvie Castle, where the walls resonate with centuries of history and, some say, the lingering spirits of the past. Join us on a…
Oct 29, 2023 · 19:14
Join us on a chilling journey through the dark corridors and hidden chambers of Holyrood Palace, the historic royal residence in the heart of Edinburgh, Scotland. In this…
Oct 24, 2023 · 37:16
Welcome to "Eerie Edinburgh in Conversation", our new bonus podcast where host Louise sits down with Wayne, the creator of Eerie Edinburgh, to dive into the intriguing world of…
Oct 14, 2023 · 17:40
In this episode, we delve into the chilling history of Mary King's Close, a hidden network of historic streets beneath Edinburgh's bustling Royal Mile. Join us as we explore the…
Oct 1, 2023 · 19:11
In this episode, we unravel the unsettling history behind Ballechin House, once dubbed "Scotland's most haunted house", known for its spine-chilling paranormal tales and…
Sep 16, 2023 · 12:46
Explore the chilling tale of "The Hunderprest: The Vampire Monk of Melrose" in our latest video. Journey back to medieval Scotland and uncover the dark and mysterious legend of a…
Sep 3, 2023 · 13:33
Join us on a spine-tingling journey through the ancient halls of Craigmillar Castle in our latest episode, 'Spirits among the Stones.' Delve into the chilling accounts of two…
Aug 27, 2023 · 12:24
Step into the enchanting world of the Museum of Edinburgh, a site renowned not only as a backdrop for the acclaimed series "Outlander," but also as a stage for eerie encounters…
Aug 13, 2023 · 11:33
In this episode, we delve into the chilling account of two witnesses, Gary and Colin, who experienced an otherworldly encounter that defied explanation. From strange lights in…
Aug 13, 2023 · 13:08
Explore the captivating tale of Jane of George Street, a woman whose love for her business on Edinburgh's historic George Street transcended the boundaries of life and death.…
Aug 5, 2023 · 10:51
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…
Jul 23, 2023 · 19:18
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…
Jul 14, 2023 · 11:39
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…
Jul 5, 2023 · 8:01
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…
Jul 2, 2023 · 18:24
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…
Jun 17, 2023 · 10:16
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…
Jun 4, 2023 · 11:20
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…
May 20, 2023 · 28:40
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…
May 6, 2023 · 8:19
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…
May 1, 2023 · 6:49
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…
Apr 22, 2023 · 8:02
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…
Apr 17, 2023 · 4:05
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…
Apr 9, 2023 · 17:48
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…
Apr 2, 2023 · 4:23
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.
Mar 26, 2023 · 9:35
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,…
Mar 23, 2023 · 10:29
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…
Mar 18, 2023 · 10:10
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…
Mar 12, 2023 · 11:01
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…
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