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Edinburgh After Dark: Ghosts, Vampires and Witches of the Old Town
Ron Halliday's new book covers the entire range of supernatural phenomena that has occurred in Edinburgh. Going beyond a narrow focus on 'ghosts' and 'hauntings', Halliday examines the variety of paranormal happenings that have featured in Edinburgh's past and present. Covering a wide array of topics - from vampires and UFOs, to magical sites and poltergeists - Halliday draws on personal investigation to create a lively and modern exploration of Scotland's capital. Join Halliday on a journey to discover Edinburgh's most fantastic, strange, and out-of-this-world inhabitants, all sharing a common thread that will reveal why Edinburgh really is the perfect capital for the most haunted country in the world.
- GenresNonfiction
224 pages, Paperback
First published August 1, 2010
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May 24, 2023
Eerie Edinburgh
Coasted over the top of Auld Reekies spookiest. I could tell you a few weird tales of Edinburgh too. I was raised there, it’s my home town. My homes were haunted by previous owners. Friends lived in Old and New Town houses that had the odd “quirk” that was just accepted as part of the building.
My bedroom in the New Town had a ghost that would breathe heavily at night. Like someone with a chest infection or pneumonia. Poor thing. I used to ask it to stop so I could sleep. Our staircase was pitch dark, dim even with lights. You would switch lights off, only to have them switch back on. Bizarre. Then again, it could have been old wiring… but never on to off.
Good read.
Coasted over the top of Auld Reekies spookiest. I could tell you a few weird tales of Edinburgh too. I was raised there, it’s my home town. My homes were haunted by previous owners. Friends lived in Old and New Town houses that had the odd “quirk” that was just accepted as part of the building.
My bedroom in the New Town had a ghost that would breathe heavily at night. Like someone with a chest infection or pneumonia. Poor thing. I used to ask it to stop so I could sleep. Our staircase was pitch dark, dim even with lights. You would switch lights off, only to have them switch back on. Bizarre. Then again, it could have been old wiring… but never on to off.
Good read.
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July 16, 2021I loved this book. I remember walking around Arthur’s seat and noticing a strange dark figure he had a monk beside him and they were both digging away at the ground they instantly disappeared into thin air. I also remember seeing smoke from the tops of the hill like I was seeing into another world. I can’t go back to Arthur’s seat now as I feel a strong presence. This book has really interested me and I know believe there is a lot more to life than we think
April 12, 2016
Read this way cool book in less than 24 hours !
I knew that Edinburgh has ghosts and other paranormal things but never knew about it's vampires and magical sites as well as it's connections to Ancient Egypt. Overall a very interesting and thought-provoking book. One that has made an impact on how I view my birth city from now on.
I knew that Edinburgh has ghosts and other paranormal things but never knew about it's vampires and magical sites as well as it's connections to Ancient Egypt. Overall a very interesting and thought-provoking book. One that has made an impact on how I view my birth city from now on.
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