Edinburgh
Edinburgh is the capital city of Scotland, located in Lothian on the Firth of Forth’s southern shore.
It is known as one of the UK’s most haunted cities, with its historic Royal Mile, creepy Greyfriars Cemetery and plethora of dark alleyways and ancient landmarks.
It is a ghost enthusiast’s dream place to visit and investigate.
Here are some of the Spooky Isles’ most popular articles relating to haunted Edinburgh and its ghosts!
Edinburgh articles on Spooky Isles

Edinburgh Haunted Theatres and the Ghosts That Linger
12 March 2025

Inside Edinburgh’s Frankenstein Pub Experience
5 January 2025

Edinburgh’s Haunted Vaults Exposed
18 October 2024

The Cursed Skull of The Star Bar, Edinburgh
14 August 2024

The Ghost Dog of Ward Nine, Challenger Lodge
16 July 2024

Ghostly Tales of Haunted Portobello
9 June 2024

Mystery Animals of The Lothians
4 June 2024

Apparitions on Arden Street, Edinburgh
17 May 2024

The Royal Mile: A Guide to Ghosts and Hauntings
16 March 2024

Does A Troll Lurk Near Edinburgh’s Brunstane Farm?
24 November 2023

Mary King’s Close, Most Haunted (S4, E7) REVIEW
13 November 2023

Edinburgh’s Dark October: Newington Cemetery Ghost
14 October 2023

Thomas Weir and the Ghost of West Bow, Edinburgh
26 July 2023

The Restless Ghosts of Leith, Scotland
3 December 2022

North Edinburgh Nightmares with John Tantalon VIDEO
30 November 2022

Ghostly Sobbing from Old Calton Gaol, Edinburgh
31 October 2022

What are the Arthur’s Seat Coffins?
26 December 2021

Mary King’s Close Most Haunted REVIEW
23 April 2021

Edinburgh Vaults, Most Haunted REVIEW
20 July 2019

Edinburgh: Top 30 Haunted Places to Visit
18 March 2019

Is the Banshee Labyrinth, Edinburgh’s scariest haunted pub?
15 October 2018