{"id":11756,"date":"2023-10-23T19:29:02","date_gmt":"2023-10-23T19:29:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/comfort-hotel-paris-roissy.com\/?p=11756"},"modified":"2023-10-23T19:29:02","modified_gmt":"2023-10-23T19:29:02","slug":"uk-city-is-the-most-haunted-in-europe-and-perfect-to-visit-this-halloween","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/comfort-hotel-paris-roissy.com\/travel\/uk-city-is-the-most-haunted-in-europe-and-perfect-to-visit-this-halloween\/","title":{"rendered":"UK city is the \u2018most haunted in Europe\u2019 and perfect to visit this Halloween"},"content":{"rendered":"

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As the weather becomes chillier this autumn many people are looking for a good scare, and the cobbled streets of Scotland\u2019s capital Edinburgh are perfect to wander this Halloween.<\/p>\n

Not only is Edinburgh hauntingly beautiful due to its incredible gothic architecture, but the world-famous Edinburgh Castle gives the city a spooky atmosphere at night as well as being a breathtaking sight.<\/p>\n

Edinburgh is not only a pretty place to explore but is said to be one of \u201cthe most haunted cities in Europe\u201d according to the Daily Record who described the capital as having a history filled with \u201cghouls, ghosts, poltergeists and body snatchers.\u201d<\/p>\n

It is the perfect place for anyone looking for somewhere fun to visit this Halloween, as the city\u2019s rich history means that there appears to be a ghost around every corner, from famous pubs to the castle and even underground in Edinburgh\u2019s terrifying vaults.<\/p>\n

However, Edinburgh is also a magical place for anyone who wishes to visit despite its gruesome past, as it is also where J.K. Rowling wrote the Harry Potter series. Anyone who wishes to be enchanted as well as spooked this Halloween can explore many of the city\u2019s beautiful landmarks.<\/p>\n

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Things to do in Edinburgh this Halloween<\/h2>\n

Go on a ghost tour\u00a0<\/h3>\n

Edinburgh is known for its bloody history, from the Black Dinner at Edinburgh Castle, the infamous murderer’s Burke and Hare, and the witch executions of James VI, there are lots of ghost stories in Scotland\u2019s capital.<\/p>\n

One fun way to explore Edinburgh\u2019s spooky history is by visiting Edinburgh Dungeon, an interactive show put on by actors that explains Scotland\u2019s history by scaring visitors. There is also Mary King\u2019s Close located under the city where it is thought to be one of the most haunted locations in Edinburgh due to being where many of Edinburgh’s poorest residents died of the Black Plague in the 1600s.<\/p>\n

You can also take a quick drive with the light-hearted Ghost Bus Tour which will take visitors to some of the most haunted places in the city while actors explain what ghosts are meant to haunt certain streets.<\/p>\n

However, one of the most terrifying experiences in Edinburgh is thought to be the Mackenzie Poltergeist tour, located at Greyfriars Kirkyard, in which a ghost is said to attack visitors who dare go into the graveyard at night.<\/p>\n

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Watch the Samhuinn fire festival<\/h3>\n

On Halloween night, Edinburgh hosts its famous Samhuinn festival, an annual Halloween celebration which is a modern reimaging of the ancient Celtic festival of the same name in which there will be performers drumming, dancing, fire tricks, and even holding theatre productions.<\/p>\n

The festival is said to be in celebration of the Cailleach, also known as the Blue Hag, Queen of Winter, or Veiled One in Celtic mythology. She is said to be a terrifying figure who is able to control the weather and is responsible for the weather getting colder, darker, and drearier at this time of year.<\/p>\n

This year, the event will take place at Arthur Seat, but tickets will need to be bought for anyone wishing to watch the fiery performances.<\/p>\n