Melville Castle Hotel, Edinburgh

Melville Castle Hotel, a grand and historic venue, has a reputation for paranormal activity. During renovation work in the 1990s, one witness reported a remarkable sighting - a phantom lady, believed to be Elizabeth Dundas, walking through a wall. This bizarre incident has left many questions unanswered and sparked the imagination of those interested in the supernatural.

Grassmarket, Edinburgh

The Grassmarket area of Edinburgh has long been associated with a particularly unsettling ghostly apparition - that of a lady known as Grizel. Her face, heavily scarred by fire, has been spotted wandering the streets, a grim reminder of the brutal fate that befell her and her brother. They were put to death by the local authorities, accused of sex crimes and black magic. The circumstances of their deaths have left a lasting impact on the area, with many claiming to have seen Grizel's phantom form, often accompanied by a ghostly coach pulled by six horses.

Castle Hill and Royal Mile, Edinburgh

Castle Hill and the Royal Mile in Edinburgh are home to a rather unusual ghostly sighting. Deacon Brodie is said to haunt this area, often seen walking while carrying a lantern. He's not alone though - a coach pulled by a team of black horses, which sometimes breathe fire, is also reportedly seen starting its journey from here before travelling along the Royal Mile. The coach is said to be filled with people dressed in black garb. Another phantom, General Dalzell, is also known to ride the same route, but on a white horse.

Quaker Meeting House, Edinburgh

The Quaker Meeting House on Victoria Terrace in Edinburgh has a dark history that's left many people spooked. This place was once the home of Major Thomas Weir, a man who confessed to witchcraft back in the 18th century. His dark past led people to believe the house was cursed, and it was thought to be one of the most haunted houses in Edinburgh. One poor occupant fled after just one night, claiming to have seen a phantom calf roaming the rooms. The house was thought to have been demolished, but in 2014, it was discovered that it had been modified and incorporated into a new building.

Victorian house along Garscube Terrace, Edinburgh

Garscube Terrace in Edinburgh is home to a rather unsettling ghost story. A painter working in the bathroom of a Victorian house was startled by unexplained footsteps. Suddenly, he was struck by an electrical shock and staggered towards the door, which opened by itself to let him out. The poor man was so shaken that he burst into tears, not understanding what was happening. It was only later that he discovered a young girl had taken her own life in that very bathroom just three weeks earlier.

Kirkyard, Edinburgh

Greyfriars Kirkyard in Edinburgh is home to a particularly nasty spirit known as Bluidy Mackenzie. This poltergeist is blamed for a string of phantom attacks on unsuspecting tourists who wander into the kirkyard, especially those on local ghost walks. Many have reported being pinched, pushed, pulled, and even cut by unseen forces. Some believe it's the ghost of George Mackenzie, a notorious Covenanter's Prison warden, while others think it's the restless spirits of former prisoners who met their demise within these grounds.