Please use the listings below to help organise your Ghost Fest schedule and to make sure you don't miss out on any of our 'ghostly' going ons! To find out more details, simply click on to the event.
Event Descriptions
Horrible Histories Bus Tour (suitable for children 7+) |
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Departures from Waverley Bridge Mon-Fri 9.35am then every 30 minutes until 4.05pm Sat & Sun 9.35am then every 15 minutes until 4.13pm |
Adults £12, Children (5–15) £5, Family (2 Adults and up to 3 Children) £28, Or as part of our Grand Ticket covering all four tours, Adults £15 Children £6 Family £35
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Choose the Horrible Histories channel on our City Sightseeing Tour to hear about the darker side of Edinburgh’s past. Listen out for the Ghost of the Little Drummer boy!!! Researched and recorded by Horrible Histories author Terry Deary it covers the ghastly tales of Edinburgh’s past - with sound effects!! Buy tickets on the bus or in advance at http://www.edinburghtour.com/horrible |
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Electronic Voice Phenomena – 50 Years On |
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| 7pm-10pm, The Real Mary King’s Close, 2 Warriston’s Close |
£20
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Join Mark Turner of Ghost Finders Scotland as he takes a look at the past and the present of EVP research. The talk is followed by an interactive EVP recording demonstration in the infamous Mary King’s Close. Call 0845 070 6244 or book online at www.realmarykingsclose.com |
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An Evening of Clairvoyance in Meggat’s Cellar |
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| 6.15pm–9pm, Mercat Cross, Royal Mile |
£17 incl wine/soft drink
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Are you curious, this is your opportunity to join Mercat Tours and Ada Donaldson, renowned Spiritualist Medium, and see for yourself evidence of survival? Ada will provide the link between the living and the dead and communicate messages from the spirit world. For tickets please visit www.mercattours.com/ghostfest or call 0131 225 5445 |
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The Ultimate Supernatural Tour |
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| 7.30pm, Large Black City of the Dead Sign against the Wall of St Giles Cathedral |
£12.50
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For the first time ever! A public tour that enters two of the worlds most haunted spots – The Covenanters Prison and the Vaults. Investigate Damnation Alley in the Underground City, then the Covenanters Prison in Greyfriars Graveyard – lair of the Mackenzie Poltergeist - the world’s best documented supernatural case! Call 0131 225 9044 or email info@blackhart.uk.com |
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The Burke and Hare Murder Tour |
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| 7pm, Tours leave from outside Edinburgh's High Court, Royal Mile (next to Deacon Brodie's pub) |
Thursday and Friday - £10 Saturday, Sunday, Monday and Tuesday - £8 £8 adults / £7 concessions / £5 children (over 12 and accompanied by an adult) |
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A Ghost Fest exclusive on Thursday 18th and Friday 19th only, the Burke and Hare Murder Tour will reveal the chilling story of the infamous serial killers and then lead to the Edinburgh Medical School where you will come face to face with one of the serial killers themselves. On Saturday 20th, Sunday 21st, Monday 22nd and Tuesday 23rd – the tour will not visit the Medical School. Spaces limited! To book call 07754 247 158 or email mail@westporttours.com |
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An Initiation into Investigation – Blair Street Vaults |
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| 10.30pm to 1am, Mercat Cross, Royal Mile |
£15
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Are you new to the paranormal? Never taken part in an investigation or experiment in a haunted location? Then join Full Moon Investigations for the evening as part of their team of investigators, mediums and sceptics. Learn more about the paranormal and decide for yourself if you believe in ghosts. For tickets please visit www.mercattours.com/ghostfest or call 0131 225 5445 |
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The Spirits of Newhailes |
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| 6pm, 7.15pm and 8.30pm, Newhailes, Newhailes Road, Musselburgh |
£13
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Join Mercat Tours at Newhailes and let the ‘spirits’ of this historic house tell their sinister tales of curses, witches and death. See another side of this beautiful house as darkness falls… For tickets please visit www.mercattours.com/ghostfest or call 0131 225 5445 |
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A ‘Close’ Encounter with Medium Chris Conway |
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| 7pm – 10.30pm, The Real Mary King’s Close, 2 Warriston’s Close |
£40
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Join medium Chris Conway (from Living TV's Most Haunted) on his first ever visit to Mary King's Close as he investigates this unique, historic site. What secrets will he unlock from the Close's mysterious past and will you be brave enough to join him? Call 0870 070 6244 or go to www.realmarykingsclose.com |
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£49
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Overnight Vigil – Blair Street Vaults |
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| 12am – 6am, Mercat Cross, Royal Mile |
£55
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Join Mercat Tours for a special Ghostfest Overnight Vigil in Blair Street Vaults. The spiritual and the scientific come together to provide a unique experience. Is this ‘the most haunted place in Britain’? Find out - dare you join us… For tickets please visit www.mercattours.com/ghostfest or call 0131 225 5445 |
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Tales of Ghosts Past: A Journey Through Time |
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| 10am-11.30am, 12.30pm-2pm, 2.30pm-4pm, Lauriston Castle, 2a Cramond Road South, Davidson's Mains |
FREE
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Breathe in the atmosphere of the Edwardian age in Lauriston Castle. Meet two mysterious people from the past who will entertain you with tales of the people who used to live there.... for good measure they will chill you with some special ghostly tales!! For family groups (with children 6+) and adults. For booking and further information tel 0131 529 3963 or margaret.findlay@edinburgh.gov.uk |
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You Think You’re Psychic…. |
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| 10.30am to 4pm, Edinburgh College of Parapsychology, 2 Melville Street |
£20
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Under the guidance of Ewan Irvine and Roberta Gordon, this workshop will explore your psychic intuition and potential, through the use of colour ,drawing and meditation. This is an excellent opportunity to take that first step on finding your ability. Bring your own lunch, tea and coffee provided. To book contact 0131 220 1433 or for more information go to www.collegeofparapsychology.org |
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So, You Want to be Ghost Hunter with Dr Ciaran O’Keeffe and Steve Parsons |
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| 11am – 4pm at The Scotsman Hotel 7pm – 10.30pm at The Real Mary King’s Close, 2 Warriston’s Close |
£100 per ticket includes light refreshments throughout the day.
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A training day for potential ghost investigators led by the country's leading paranormal investigator and leading Parapsychologist specialising in haunting phenomena. Steve Parsons (Para.Science) and Dr. Ciaran O'Keeffe (University Lecturer, Author & TV Parapsychologist) will guide you through the basics in ghost hunting: from the history behind psychical research, parapsychology & ghosts to FAQ about some gadgets, methods etc, on to interviewing tips and lessons on the most effective, yet basic, technique for ghost hunting. You are then taken to The RMKC where you will put into practice what you have learnt in a unique night-time investigation of the close. On hand throughout the day will be Steve and Ciaran who will be happy to answer any burning questions you have about ghost hunting. This is "So You Wanna Be A Ghosthunter" 101, a 1-day course that will open your eyes to what's really out there! Call 0845 070 6244 or go to www.realmarykingsclose.com |
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City of the Dead Psychic Fair |
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| 1pm – 6pm, The Tron Bar, Hunter Square |
Free Entry (charges for readings)
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What does the future hold for you? Tarot, Crystal and Angel readings and Palmistry. And it’s in the Tron Bar, so there’s plenty of spirits around. Call 0131 225 9044 or email info@blackhart.uk.com |
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The Victorian Mourning Tea |
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| 7.30pm to 9.30pm, Edinburgh College of Parapsychology, 2 Melville Street |
£10
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Hearken back to a time when mourning customs were elaborate and extravagant. Bring along a photo of a loved one departed and our mediums will use their skills to bring through messages from them. Toward the end of our ceremony, we will enjoy a final cup of loose tea. Messages from the other side may appear in the patterns of the leaves in our cups. The hosts will offer interpretations to all who wish to hear them. To book contact 0131 220 1433 or for more information go to www.collegeofparapsychology.org |
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Ghostboat |
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| 6 – 7.30pm, Edinburgh Quay, Union Canal |
£20 incl buffet and wine
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A ghost tour with a difference – an entertaining journey into the past. Travel through the dark haunted waters of the Union Canal and your spooky storyteller will tell tales of Edinburgh’s dark and gruesome history. For tickets please visit www.mercattours.com/ghostfest or call 0131 225 5445. |
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City of the Dead Vigil in Damnation Alley |
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| 11pm – 5am, South Niddry Street Vaults |
£40
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Join supernatural paranormal investigators Ghost Hunter Scotland in the least investigated section of the Underground City. Nicknamed Damnation Alley, this section of the South Bridge Vaults has a curse, a ghost and a history as black as Satan’s knitting. Zoinks! Call 0131 225 9044 or email info@blackhart.uk.com |
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Paranormal Edinburgh – A Talk by Gordon Rutter |
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| 7pm - 9pm, The Real Mary King’s Close, 2 Warriston’s Close |
£17.50
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Edinburgh's history spans hundreds of years and with such a long, rich, gruesome and incredible past it is no surprise that Scotland's capital city boasts an array of paranormal activity. Join author of 'Paranormal Edinburgh', and long time contributer to the Fortean Times, Gordon Rutter for an entertaining talk on what makes Edinburgh's paranormal history so fascinating. The ticket will also include a supernatural tour of The Real Mary King's Close and light refreshments. To book call 0845 070 6244 or book online at www.realmarykingsclose.com |
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Supernatural History Tours |
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| 6pm – 8pm (last tour), The Real Mary King’s Close, 2 Warriston’s Close |
£11 (adult), £6 (child), £10 (concessions)
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An interactive tour of The Real Mary King’s Close, reputed to be one of Edinburgh’s, and indeed Scotland’s, most haunted sites, and discover the truth behind some of the citys myths and legend To book call 0845 070 6244 or book online at www.realmarykingsclose.com |
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An Evening with the Edinburgh College of Parapsychology. |
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| 7.30pm to 9.30pm, Edinburgh College of Parapsychology, 2 Melville Street |
£10
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An Evening of mediumship with college mediums and a chance to look around the world famous Edinburgh College of Parapsychology, including the museum and library. Tea and Coffee provided. Call 0131 220 1433 for tickets or for more information go to www.collegeofparapsychology.org |
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The Scotsman Screening Club - Donnie Darko |
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| Meal at 6pm – Film at 8pm, The Scotsman Hotel, North Bridge |
Meal & Film - £39.00pp Film Only £8.50pp |
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A troubled teenager is plagued by visions of a large bunny rabbit that manipulates him to commit a series of crimes, after narrowly escaping a bizarre accident. What was at first a slow-burner is now a modern cult classic, taking teenage angst to new depths. A modern, unsettling twist on pychological horror, Donnie Darko is relentless in its convolutions, and presents the audience with something much more than many movies since. To book go to www.scotsmanscreenings.com |
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The Scotsman Screening Club – Sleepy Hollow |
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| Meal at 6pm – Film at 8pm, The Scotsman Hotel, North Bridge |
Meal & Film - £39.00pp Film Only £8.50pp |
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Ichabod Crane is sent to Sleepy Hollow to investigate the decapitations of 3 people – could an apparition be the culprit. A gloriously camp Gothic romp classic, realised with flair by the carefully dark hands of Tim Burton, Sleepy Hollow has a tremendous cast which includes Johnny Depp, Miranda Richardson, Michael Gambon, Ian McDiarmid and Christopher Walken. To book go to www.scotsmanscreenings.com |
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