Site of the Gillespie Hospital, Edinburgh

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.

Unknown hospital, Edinburgh

In the heart of Edinburgh, a mysterious hospital is said to be haunted by the ghost of a bearded man. This hairy figure with mad-looking eyes is believed to be the spirit of a former doctor who met a tragic end on the very site where he once worked. According to reports, the doctor was killed by a colleague in a fit of jealousy over a woman. Now, his restless spirit is said to roam the wards, particularly in Ward D, where he is often spotted by visitors and staff.

5 Rothesay Place, Edinburgh

Rothesay Place in Edinburgh is home to a most unusual phantom, known as Gnomey. This ghostly apparition appeared shortly after the family who lived there purchased some furniture that had belonged to a recently deceased sailor. The story goes that the sailor, also known as Merry Jack Tar, had a strong attachment to his belongings and this prevented him from moving on. The family was understandably startled by the sudden appearance of this mischievous spirit.

Rutland Place church, Edinburgh

Rutland Place church in Edinburgh has been the site of some strange occurrences. As workmen began converting the building into a public house in March 2010, they reported all sorts of bizarre happenings. Tools would go missing, and strange shadows were seen moving around the site at night. Footsteps echoed through empty parts of the building, sending shivers down the spines of even the most hardened workers. It's little wonder they refused to work on site after dark.

Unknown building, Edinburgh

Buckingham Terrace in Edinburgh is home to a rather unsettling presence. This former sea captain, now a ghostly apparition, is said to roam the building's corridors. His troubled past is marked by a horrific crime - he murdered a baby while drunk and subsequently took his own life. His spirit, described as scruffy, is often seen racing around the building, a haunting reminder of his tumultuous life and tragic end.

Lochinvar Camp, Edinburgh

Lochinvar Camp, also known as Wardie Playing Fields, has been the site of numerous paranormal sightings over the years. In the 1950s, a teenager was reportedly chased by a ghostly figure clad in old fashioned clothing. This eerie apparition was seen by multiple people during the 1970s to 1990s, leaving many to wonder about its origins and purpose. The fact that the figure was seen by several individuals, including stargazers, as recently as 2009 suggests that this haunting is still active.