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Headless Woman Ghost Edinburgh

Site of the Gillespie Hospital, Edinburgh, Edinburgh Apparition Victorian

Edinburgh's Gillespie Hospital site has a dark history that's said to be haunted by the ghost of a headless woman carrying a small child. Before the hospital was built, a mansion stood on this land, and it was here that the headless lady and her child were reportedly seen. The story goes that when the mansion was demolished, the bodies of the woman and child were found concealed beneath the floorboards, a gruesome discovery that has led to numerous sightings of their restless spirits.

The history of this site dates back to the nineteenth century, when the mansion was first built. It's believed that the headless woman and child met a tragic end, and their spirits have been trapped here ever since. Although there's no concrete evidence to support the claims of paranormal activity, the story of the headless woman and child has become a well-known part of Edinburgh's ghost folklore. The site's history and the tragic circumstances surrounding the woman and child's death have led many to speculate about the connection between the site's dark past and the reported hauntings.

Historical Context

The site was once home to a mansion before being developed into a hospital

Location

Location Details

Location Type
Hospital Site
Activity Types
Visual Audio
Witness Credibility
Multiple Witnesses
Threat Level
Harmless
Accessibility
Public Access
Date / Era
Nineteenth century
Postcode Area
EH1

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