The Scotsman Hotel Apparition
The Scotsman Hotel in Edinburgh's Old Town is said to be haunted by a number of phantoms. This former printing works and offices of The Scotsman newspaper is home to a printer and forger apparition, possibly connected to its past usage.
Built on the site of an old medieval church, The Scotsman Hotel has a rich history dating back centuries. As a hub of journalistic activity during the Victorian era, it's no surprise that remnants of this time still linger in the form of paranormal activity.
Built in the 1920s, The Scotsman Hotel was once a thriving hub of journalistic activity as the offices and printing works of The Scotsman newspaper.
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