A person in a dark coat holds a glowing lantern inside a stone-walled chamber. In the background, a hooded figure stands silhouetted beside a tall leaded-glass window, while the lantern casts warm light across the textured stone walls, creating a dramatic and atmospheric scene.

The city of Edinburgh is a place where sinister mysteries and strange anomalies haunt our streets, and of course Edinburgh Castle is no exception.

Join our guide for a journey through the grounds of this ancient site to explore the veiled past of Edinburgh Castle, as well as tales of the shadows and whispers which have been left behind.

The tour takes place mostly outdoors and requires visitors to walk on steep and cobbled walkways and staircases. It also enters dark, enclosed spaces with uneven terrain.

Recommended for 18 years+ due to content.

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