Join us on the spine-chilling haunted tour of Newhailes House, built in 1686, this eerily majestic Palladian mansion house was home to the wealthy, influential and often infamous Dalrymple family for nearly 300 years. Newhailes remains frozen in time, much like a time capsule, everything you will see in the house belonged to the family. Allow us to take you back through hundreds of years of incredible history as you’re guided through this atmospheric and nostalgic yet ominous and macabre 17th century mansion house.
We’ll divulge dark tales of the death, murder, scandal and heart ache that plagued the Dalrymple family for centuries, with many tragedies happening right within these very walls. Such was the extent of the misfortune that the house was and is still to this day regarded as cursed.
With all these echo's from the past is it any wonder that Newhailes is said to be paranormally active and haunted. With frequent accounts of ghostly apparitions, the feeling of being watched or touched, poltergeist activity and strange unexplainable occurrences, chances are you’ll experience something for yourself, a former inhabitant maybe, who has never truly left….
Please note that this is a guided tour, there will be no surprises or scare tactics.
Not recommended for children under 16 years of age.
Where possible we will update our listings to notify of cancelled, postponed and rescheduled events, however we STRONGLY ADVISE that you check with the venue/organiser in the first instance for updates.
All information (whether in text or photographs) is supplied in good faith but should not be relied upon as being a statement of representation or fact.GOT AN EVENT TO SHARE? It's free to post your events on What's On Edinburgh, click here to find out more!
Want to be the first to hear about what's happening in Edinburgh? Follow us on Facebook and join the What's On Scotland Group!Come along to Newhailes monthly market where you'll find a fine selection of handmade goods; from jams and chutneys to pies and candles!
READ MOREDo you dare join us for a spine-chilling tour of Newhailes House? It's earned a reputation for being haunted!
READ MOREDo you believe in ghosts? Join us this Halloween for a special family frightmare inside Newhailes House!
READ MORECome and visit our haunted trail this Halloween, walk through the estate and follow the clues, finishing up in our front lawn for fun games. Its going to be spooktacular.
READ MORECome along to our family-friendly country music festival in the grounds of Newhailes House on Saturday 9th May.
READ MORE
Uncover the secrets of 17th-century medicine with a hands-on workshop led by an expert from his time: Dr Arnott, who examined his patients’ health by analysing urine’s colour, smell & TASTE!
READ MORE
Join one of the Edinburgh Street Historians' highly skilled and experienced guides on an unforgettable walking tour all about the amazing women of our city's past 1000 years!
READ MORE
Join our guide for a journey through the grounds of this ancient site to explore the veiled past of Edinburgh Castle!
READ MORE
Do you dare join us for a spine-chilling tour of Newhailes House? It's earned a reputation for being haunted!
READ MORE
Join our team of volunteers at St Cecilia's Hall for a FREE weekly tour of the collection!
READ MORE
Come and explore Leith’s 1930s art deco treasure, Leith Theatre, on the spookiest Eve of the year!
READ MORE
Explore Leith’s 1930s art deco treasure this Halloween at our special family-friendly heritage tour and trail.
READ MORE
Do you believe in ghosts? Join us this Halloween for a special family frightmare inside Newhailes House!
READ MORE
Step into the shadows of Edinburgh’s dark past on this spine-tingling walking tour through the Old Town’s most haunted close and forgotten corners!
READ MORE