Ghosts - Tales of Terror at Lauriston Castle

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Come along and see the sights of Lauriston Castle as never seen before – hear the history of the castle and ghostly tales of the city!

About Ghosts - Tales of Terror at Lauriston Castle

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Come along and see the sights of the castle as never seen before – hear the history of the castle and ghostly tales of the city. Led by a professional tour guide, who knows what ghostly encounters you might experience yourself? A guided tour of the castle, with some spooky tales.

Blood chilling cases of murder, witch trials and persecutions that have plagued Edinburgh, told in the beautiful surroundings of Lauriston Castle – with some of the Castles’ own reported ghostly goings on too.

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