Chalmers Close, Edinburgh

Chalmers Close in Edinburgh's Old Town is a quiet, unassuming street, but on the evening of 2 March 2006, it was the scene of a bizarre and unsettling encounter. A mother and son were walking along the close when they saw a red-headed girl running towards them. They stopped to let her pass, but she suddenly turned off, leaving them to continue their walk. A few seconds later, an invisible force of energy hit them in the chest before rushing past them. The pair were shaken by the event, and it's little wonder, given the inexplicable nature of what they experienced.

St Mary's Street, Edinburgh

St Mary's Street in Edinburgh's Old Town is home to a rather unsettling presence. This historic street has seen its fair share of events over the years but one particular incident has left a lasting impression. A woman, brutally murdered in 1916, is said to still haunt this very spot. Described as looking dazed and confused, her apparition is a sighting that has been reported by many. It's as if she's still trying to make sense of the tragic events that befell her.

George Street, Edinburgh

George Street in Edinburgh's New Town is a bustling hub of activity, lined with shops, cafes, and restaurants. But amidst the hustle and bustle, some claim to have spotted a ghostly figure - that of a former shopkeeper named Jane. According to reports, Jane once owned a shop along this very street, which she sold on the advice of her friends. Regretting her decision almost immediately, Jane sadly passed away soon after. Since her death, she's been seen heading along the street to her former property, a poignant reminder of what could have been.

Jamaica Street, Edinburgh

Jamaica Street in Edinburgh's Old Town has a fascinating, if somewhat murky, history of paranormal activity. It's said that a copper-coloured man wearing a distinctive red hat used to haunt this area back in the late eighteenth or early nineteenth century. Now, you might wonder what could have sparked such a peculiar ghost story. The answer lies in a rather unusual court case involving a landlord and his tenant. It was believed that the 'haunting' was actually fabricated to control low rent prices - a clever ploy, if a bit unorthodox.

Tollcross Fire Station, Edinburgh

Tollcross Fire Station in Edinburgh has a reputation for being one of the city's most haunted workplaces. Control room staff have reported hearing heavy footsteps on the balcony surrounding the rest area and within the corridors of the control room area. The strange thing about these footsteps is that they sound as if they're walking over a stone type floor, even though the balcony is made of metal and the corridors are all vinyl or carpeted. It's a pretty unusual phenomenon, and one that's left many staff members scratching their heads.

Theatre Royal, Edinburgh

Theatre Royal in Edinburgh's historic centre was once a hub of theatrical activity, but its reputation as a haunted hotspot has endured long after it was demolished. Waterloo Place, where the theatre once stood, is now a memory, but that hasn't stopped people from reporting strange occurrences. Various individuals claimed to have heard talking and pacing in the theatre when it was empty, a phenomenon that has left many wondering if the theatre's former occupants still linger.