Blackhorse Road Underground Station, E17

Blackhorse Road Underground Station on a dark and deserted night can be a pretty eerie place. The station's platforms and corridors are said to be haunted by the ghost of a workman who lost his life during the station's construction. People have reported seeing a figure on the platform late at night, and strange footsteps have been heard in other parts of the station. It's a pretty unsettling experience for anyone who finds themselves alone at the station after hours.

Beacontree Road, E11

Beacontree Road in London's E11 area is home to a rather unsettling haunting. The ghostly presence of an old lady, known as Mrs Ryan, has been reported to frequent a property along this road. According to accounts, she would often visit the room where her family used to keep her locked up. It's said that she wasn't a malevolent spirit, but rather a sorrowful one. However, another presence was also felt in the house, a more dominating male spirit that would materialise during the night and stand over the beds of any females present.

New property on the site of the old St. Andrews Hospital, E3

Imagine waking up in the dead of night to a loud 'shhh!' - it's a sound that one property owner in East London won't soon forget. This eerie occurrence happened in a new property built on the site of the old St. Andrews Hospital. The owner reported that an entity, seemingly fond of quiet, would turn down the TV volume and even woke someone up from snoring with a sudden, sharp 'shhh!'. It's a strange and unexplained phenomenon that has left many wondering about the presence of a mischievous ghost.

General area of Woodford, E18

Woodford in London was the scene of a bizarre and unexplained phenomenon in August 1920. For three days, stones rained down from the sky, causing confusion and alarm among local residents. The exact cause of this strange event remains a mystery to this day. While it's difficult to imagine what it must have been like to experience such an unusual occurrence, it's clear that the people of Woodford were in for a shock.

General area, Buckhaven

In the quaint town of Buckhaven, nestled in the Lowlands, a rather unusual legend has been passed down through the ages. Local fishermen have long believed that spotting a hare, affectionately known as a mauken, could signal bad luck at sea. These hares were thought to be agents of witches, and their appearance was often seen as an ominous sign. If a fisherman was unfortunate enough to encounter a mauken during his walk to the boat, he would typically turn back and head home, rather than risk a day of ill fortune on the water.

General area, Inchkeith

Inchkeith Island, a small but fascinating spot in the Firth of Forth, has long been associated with mythical sea creatures. The area around the island was said to be home to many mermaids and kelpies, creatures from Scottish folklore that have captivated the imagination of locals and visitors alike. These mysterious beings are often linked to the sea and have been a part of Scottish mythology for centuries. While there's no concrete evidence to prove their existence, the stories and legends surrounding these creatures continue to intrigue and inspire people to this day.