Ghosts of Edinburgh Castle: Haunting Tales from Scotland's Most Enigmatic Fortress

Welcome to our chilling exploration of the Ghosts of Edinburgh Castle! 🏰👻
Prepare to embark on a spine-tingling journey through the dark and mysterious corridors of one of Scotland's most haunted landmarks. Edinburgh Castle, perched majestically atop Castle Rock, holds centuries of history and intrigue, making it a hotbed for ghostly encounters.
In this gripping video, we delve into the eerie tales and spectral legends that have surrounded Edinburgh Castle for generations. From the restless spirits of past inhabitants to the inexplicable apparitions roaming its ancient walls, we'll uncover the haunted secrets that have sent shivers down the spines of visitors and locals alike.
Join us as we unveil the stories of the Grey Ladies, the Headless Drummer Boy, the Phantom Piper, and many other spectral figures said to wander these historic grounds. From eerie whispers to inexplicable sightings, the encounters with these otherworldly entities will leave you both fascinated and intrigued.
Watch closely as we venture into the pet cemetery, where a friendly, scruffy black dog is said to linger in the afterlife, welcoming those who dare to explore its ethereal presence.
Are you ready to experience the paranormal activity that has intrigued ghost hunters and skeptics for centuries? Hit that play button and get ready for an unforgettable journey through the Ghosts of Edinburgh Castle. Make sure to keep the lights on and brace yourself for encounters with the supernatural! 🔦💀🐕
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[@nigeldunkley2986]

As a young officer in my regiment (Royal Scots Dragoon Guards) I was privileged to be given a wonderful six months away in 1979 on a KAPE tour (Keep the Army in the Public Eye) round Scotland, and as our HHQ (Home Headquarters) was and still is in the castle I was allocated a room in the Officers' Mess just opposite the oldest building in the castle, the Chapel of St Mary and my room was right above the then Army School of Piping. Being a bad piper myself and coming from a very old former Church of Scotland manse where the last witch in Perthshire. Kate McNiven, or aka Kate Nike Nieven lived and worked until burned at the stake in 1715 I became accustomed to "things that go bump in the night". I however never became accustomed to the frequent noise of someone coming into the empty and locked bedroom next to mine. It did make my hairs stand on end and give me goosebumps though! Likewise I would sometimes recognise a pipe tune and put it down to someone practising below my window - again on investigation there the sound would stop and there was no one there. Having encountered a couple of times the presence of Kate in the Manse which was not at all scary - there was always a friendly atmosphere I was more fascinated than alarmed! One time she even said "oh!" and promptly disappeared. Long black hair and quite charming in a way. Our dogs would often react suddenly to something they could see or sense in the corner of the library. One day we will discover a rational reason for such weird happenings - I hope!

[@SheilaLS]

What a fascinating retelling. Thank you for sharing.

[@nathanielvashaw2328]

I recommend making a video on Fyvie Castle in Aberdeenshire, where a spooky Green Lady is said to haunt its corridors

[@eerieedinburgh]

Yes! Its on my list. I've been there, wonderful place. Aberdeenshire has some incredible castles. Thank you for that 👍🏻

[@billyaitken7461]

😎👏👏👏👍❗️Great content, as always. Any plans to do the vaults/ catacombs under the top end of the royal mile? I’m not aware of any specific haunting identities there but I know that the police station cell area utilised part of the vaults and they extend past where the police occupancy stops. I know a nurse that did occasional shifts as medical staff there & nobody wanted to go to the lower part of the building. Not all ‘presences’ are malevolent or sinister. When I left Edinburgh to join the Paras I eventually married and bought a newly built house on the corner of Holly Rd and St. Augustines Close in Aldershot. My wife’s family had lived on Holly Rd for generations. The plot for our house had been part of a larger plot of land for an old house owned by Mrs Snow. Mrs Snow passed on and the land was divided and houses built. Mrs Snow would have seen my wife growing up as her family home was less than 50 metres from Mrs Snow’s house. At that time we were still in our 20’s and our son was about 5yrs old. At the time I collected a lot of Art Deco period pictures and ornaments, we also had a very early electric gramophone and collection of gramophone records. Whenever I played gramophone records there was always the feeling that there was someone else there, even when I was alone. The feeling was accompanied by an overwhelming sense of well-being. There were times where gramophone records were being played when a smell of old-fashioned perfume was detected, this was also witnessed by some of our friends.

[@eerieedinburgh]

Thank you for sharing that, wonderful story. I've always held the belief that spirits are/were people and they would be a reflection of how they were in life. My daughter was always scared of ghosts, so i'd tell her that to comfort her (and me! 😆). I'll definitely do the Vaults. I've been in them a few times and find them...odd. In the Blair St. Vaults i heard a dog growl, about a foot off the ground and a couple of feet to my right. The people closest to me heard it also. Thank you again for sharing.

[@99fruitbat94]

Thanks for another excellent video . The combination of Scottish history and the spooky is wonderful .The assumption that the guard was drunk ! Interesting ! We Scots do have a reputation for enjoying a wee dram 😂

[@eerieedinburgh]

Helps warm the blood 😉

[@raindog428]

I'd really like to know if the reputation is true of y'all being rambunctious or is that put down to the turps too ? I know our Australian/scottish people here r full on..look at jimmy barnes or bon scott.hard drinkers but huge personalities and not 1 of them ..quiet😁

[@99fruitbat94]

@@raindog428 Scotland only gained the name due to being invaded by the Irish tribes back in the day Scottie . Long time ago . That's why the Irish and Scottish people have so much in common . Dancing, singing , drinking and fighting . And also a considerable interest in em ! ( Love - Making ) Although as a Scottish person I would say Scottish whiskey tastes better than the Irish stuff ! Best regards to you 👋❤️

[@jared1870]

I love good ghost stories. Have you considered teaching how to make entertaining ghost videos? And now I have two drummer boys for Christmas - one in song and one in a ghost story. Thank you once again, sir.

[@eerieedinburgh]

My pleasure and thank you for your kind words 😊 i haven't thought about that before, i'm honestly still stuggling to understand why more than just 2 or 3 people watch these (which i'd genuinely be delighted with). Once i've gotten to grips with that, if anyone was interested i'd maybe look into it 😊

[@raindog428]

Hard to teach n hard to beat natural born talent

[@gryffindork9563]

Very enjoyable ❤️ I seen my late Patches a year after he passed he was sitting on the lounge next to me ❤️

[@eerieedinburgh]

❤️

[@retriever19golden55]

Lost my lovely Luke, husky/lab cross, at fifteen in 2005. Three nights later, I heard him bark three times downstairs, in the wee hours. My other dogs were upstairs with me. He was a lovely sweet boy, and was put to sleep on my back porch, after spending a lovely sunny afternoon in the back yard, mostly snoozing in my arms. Miss my boy.

[@eerieedinburgh]

@@retriever19golden55 🫂

[@justme-tj3jt]

Awwwww loved the last story about the doggos.

[@noreenclark2568]

Only heard of one story there before , the one of piper in the tunnel . I look forward to hearing more from you soon

[@eerieedinburgh]

Thank you, hope you enjoyed them 👍🏻

[@tammydownes2413]

Good afternoon from America!!! Im so happy you came on. Have a blessed day !

[@eerieedinburgh]

And you, Tammy! Have a great day 😊

[@Taliesin-xd7ke]

Again, an excellent telling of the ethereal side of Edinburgh. Nicely done.👏

[@eerieedinburgh]

Too kind, thank you 😊

[@nothingtonooneinparticular8500]

Aww I found you again! After the last "upgrade" to youtube, I lost a lost a lot of channels I was subscribed to. That and I got a stupid @ in front of my name ans an 8500 suffix. HATE the new look of YT....love your vids, glad I found you again!

[@eerieedinburgh]

I'm glad too 😊 hope you're keeping well.

[@cavecavecavecave5295]

So good to see another brilliant video, after just tapping on KZbin. I so look forward to your work. Please don't ever stop.

[@eerieedinburgh]

Thank you so much 😊

[@ghorsley9437]

Superb delivery as always ❤

[@eerieedinburgh]

Thank you 😊

[@cgoodson2010]

Thank you for this video! I saw the Cemetery for Scottish Dogs on my visit to the Castle this past summer. Good dogs!!

[@elizabethcochrane9015]

Did you see the black dog ?

[@elizabethmcglothlin5406]

Always so good

[@eerieedinburgh]

Thank you 😊

[@jez6208]

Greetings from Durham. Another cracker. Excellent pics too! Always look forward to your outstanding tales. 👍👍😊 P.s. I do love a doggo. 🐕

[@eerieedinburgh]

Hello Durham 👋🏻 Happy Sunday and thank you for the lovely feedback 😊

[@lizardspoint]

So interesting, came to Edinburgh on a day trip from Nottingham, England on the train just to go to Edinburgh Castle, a fantastic day out love Kim, xx

[@eerieedinburgh]

Thank you 😊 Did you enjoy your trip?

[@lizardspoint]

@@eerieedinburgh It was thank you love the castle x

[@KimberlySays...]

AWESOME!!! Thank you!! 😊

[@eerieedinburgh]

Thank you! 😊👍🏻

[@angel021265]

Excellent collection of eerie spooky tales,i always love the history behind them ....Why are they always grey ladies ?surely they didnt all dress in grey .Thanks for sharing 😊

[@eerieedinburgh]

That's a good question. Do you know Evelyn Hollow, the Parasychologist? I was listening to a podcast and she mentioned she's looking into classifying the different type of grey/green/white ladies so hopefully she can shed some light on it 👍🏻

[@eerieedinburgh]

@@osakarose5612 Chessel's Court has the ghost of a 'woman in black'. The Green Lady of Morningside is seen in her favourite dress, so it could be something along those lines.

[@mysticallymerry5523]

It's possible that somehow the apparition's clothing etc is over time losing it's manifestational energy causing any colours to fade to grey etc. I once read a story (i unfortunately can't remember the details of where it happened as it was so long ago read) about the apparition of a huntsman who was often seen wearing a bright red hunting jacket that overtime faded to a grey. Perhaps this only happens to residual paranormal images that are more of an atmospheric recording of certain people and events.

[@kme]

​@@eerieedinburgh We used to live in the tenement across from the graveyard entrance in Morningside, and I'd heard of the legend, but never saw her at all in the 2 years we lived there. My bedroom faced the graveyard but that didn't bother me any. Everything that could go wrong, did, while we lived there, tho. It wouldn't surprise me if the whole row of tenements had some crazy backstories that gave the flats weird vibes/bad luck.

[@heatheratkinson7956]

Another great video thanks! Xx

[@eerieedinburgh]

Thank you for the lovely feedback 😊

[@margaretborriello]

Yet again you’re videos don’t disappoint, Fantastic History narrated with great knowledge , please please 🙏 keep them coming Awesome 👏👍🙏🙏🙏💋

[@eerieedinburgh]

You're too kind, thank you.

[@margaretborriello]

Only speaking the truth , your videos are Amazing and nitrated so well , and the history well researched as I said Please 🙏 keep the videos coming , I can’t wait for the next one . Just Brilliant xx

[@eerieedinburgh]

@@margaretborriello Aww, thank you. Will do 😊

[@suecrowhurst4393]

Another great ghost story , brilliant, can’t wait for the next one, love it

[@eerieedinburgh]

Thank you 😊

[@beebeelicious]

The goodest boy ❤

[@MegaJacko4]

Hiya! I love your videos! I was born in Balloch. Its one of the oldest villages in scotland dating back to viking settlements. Can you do a video on there? ❤

[@eerieedinburgh]

Thank you! I know Balloch, lovely area. I'll have a wee look at the books and see what i can find.

[@MegaJacko4]

@@eerieedinburgh Thank so much my friend!! 🥰

[@JAY-lo3sx]

I have so enjoyed the many episodes I have watched on your channel today. But most of all I have loved listening to your voice. like Joanna Lumley’s voice I could listen to you read the phone book. I am so looking forward to watching more of your fantastic channel & hopefully one day I will finally get to visit Scotland. Thank you.

[@debroahisaacs2452]

I have watched all videos I have come across since finding your channel. I can't get enough . I am a huge fan. And bring Scottish descent I am learning history I never knew. Thank you so much. This is a wonderful video to go to sleep to. I have to get a few hours sleep😂. Be back tomorrow.❤😊❤😊

[@eerieedinburgh]

I'm glad you're enjoying them and hope you slept well 😊

[@whitneylake2107]

Thank you for the spooky history lessons

[@TychanDK]

Only friendly fairies I've heard of, are from Disney. The ones from legends in my homeland are mostly psycho.

[@melodyszadkowski5256]

That's why I stick to house brownies. They're very helpful as long as you don't forget to feed them. 👻👾

[@rovercoupe7104]

So was my former boss.

[@marciaspiegel5280]

I have to say your version is probably correct. I don't believe in anything Disney.

[@annebell7274]

Another nail biting episode. 🙏🙏❤️🙏🙏

[@MichelleBruce-lo4oc]

Hi, awesome live ghost stories video I enjoyed it. Thanks for sharing have a great day 😊

[@MemphisOne44]

This was well put together. I enjoyed every moment. I was lucky enough to visit this castle in Edinburgh some years ago. Wish i had gotten to see the pet cemetery. Somehow we missed it.

[@wms72]

The Catholic Highlander smiled to show his friend he was on his way to Heaven.

[@Xenia199]

❤ Thank you for this wonderful video

[@eerieedinburgh]

Thank you for watching 😊

[@ktswandering]

Thanks

[@ktswandering]

Heya....keep producing these wee tales! As you know, I enjoy them very much....great channel!

[@eerieedinburgh]

Wow! Thank you so much. I honestly am so grateful for your support. You've basically funded my next video. Thank you again. You're a star.

[@ktswandering]

@@eerieedinburgh . No problem! I really enjoy the history as much as the spooky stuff, so more than happy to help. Much respect from Perth Western Australia. Everyone loves a good ghost tale told well and that's exactly what you give us all.

[@eerieedinburgh]

@@ktswandering Thank you again, you've made my day 😊

[@user-pj5by8lx2m]

Had to listen to this one again it's one of my favorites

[@ornorontheroad5911]

I will leave some dog treats when I visit the castle next week

[@retriever19golden55]

Mesmerizing, thank you!

[@jimpomac]

Most Pipers will tell you that drummers can function perfectly well without heads !

[@eerieedinburgh]

😆

[@Finding457]

Excellent!

[@vacuumlover1]

I know it’s morbid, but every time I think of the bagpipes stopping at 6:44 All I can envision hearing is not just a sudden stop, but more of a *SQUEEEAAAAKKKK* and then punching noises as this asshole decided to go down a fairy hole and wake them up with his over complicated bong

[@eerieedinburgh]

😆

[@blueneeson9888]

Thanks Again For This Video From Blue

[@user-pj5by8lx2m]

That's so cool about the dogs

[@scottfree7633]

Only just discovered your videos. Have to say they're really well done! Instantly subscribed 👍👻🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Even though i have seen a ghost in Doncaster, it was a building attached to my grans old people's home in Irvine that was the creepiest place i have been.

[@eerieedinburgh]

Thank you 😊 do you know Doncaster is sort of part of Scotland? 😄 i'd also love to hear about your encounter? (If you're willing to share)

[@scottfree7633]

@eerieedinburgh No problem. It was in a pub called the hare and hound in Fishlake outside of Doncaster, my aunt was the landlady there. I went downstairs when the pub was closed and there was a flesh and blood women stood in the entrance, she looked ill and a bit funny looking but I assumed it was a cleaning lady. Until my aunt and cousin told me it was a ghost they and some patrons had seen. It genuinely changed my life. The old person's home in Irvine though would creep anyone out. Soon as you walk in there you feel it instantly, my skeptic dad at the time wouldn't even go in there. Hopefully the buildings still there, it was decades ago now.

[@eerieedinburgh]

@@scottfree7633 Oh wow, thanks for sharing. I'm sure i'm not alone when i say i always imagine a ghost as the traditional victorian style white, misty transparent form and when i hear of solid figures, makes me wonder how often we may see something and not realise what we've seen.

[@scottfree7633]

@eerieedinburgh I think that too after it happened. To be fair though I could only bring my self to say morning and quickly get away. Don't want to speak ill of the dead, but she didn't look right and I didn't want to look at her, didn't want to seem rude 😄(even to ghosts we Brits are polite) I was only down there to grab van keys my friend left in the bar the night before so legged it back upstairs without looking.

[@eerieedinburgh]

@@scottfree7633 You spoke to her? Braver than i am! 🤣

[@trig6712]

Awfy Guid Many thanks

[@neilforbes416]

1:25 Errrrrr ahhhhhh...... 6000 CE? We're just 23 and a quarter years past 2000!

[@juliemoscrop2448]

Just watching ur videos Very.spooky into paranoaml is there any groups I can join

[@eerieedinburgh]

Thank you. Do you mean ghost hunting groups?

[@juliemoscrop2448]

Yes

[@eerieedinburgh]

@@juliemoscrop2448 I guess it depends on where you live. I think Facebook is the best place to find local groups 👍🏻

[@juliemoscrop2448]

I stay in scottish borders so still looking for group

[@eerieedinburgh]

@@juliemoscrop2448 I *think* there's a group on FB called Borders Paranormal Group. Might be worth looking them out.

[@customisedcolouringcumbernauld]

New subs 🖤🖤

[@eerieedinburgh]

Thank you and welcome 👋🏻

[@sharyndoyle6362]

What was that on the left in the pic when the piper walked into that tunnel ? It wasn't in the first pic. Looked strange to me !

[@eerieedinburgh]

You spotted it 😊 its a wee fairy/elf thing i added.

[@sharyndoyle6362]

A bloody ugly one mate !😱😅

[@eerieedinburgh]

@@sharyndoyle6362 😆

[@neilforbes416]

16:59 Not "an horrendous end" but correctly, *A horrendous end!*

[@wms72]

Nice LOTR intro music

[@elizabethcochrane9015]

Never heard of Banshees in Scotland only Ireland and i am Scottish

[@AnthonyMcTigue]

YES I HEARD THE BANSHEE IN WEST OF IRELAND

[@elizabethcochrane9015]

You hear the Banshee. And you are still living. Yikes

[@phylliscook-se7mx]

I'm addicted

[@eerieedinburgh]

Thank you 😊

[@robinbarrett5301]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@alanatolstad4824]

I don't remember the pet cemetery. Wish I'd seen it.

[@christineyates2618]

Was it not an idea from the Victorian era that children found fairies at the bottom of the garden where they where helping the vegetables grow, fairies being angel responsible for tending the flora of this world.

[@scottperry5918]

If one of the gray ladies might be Mary, Queen of Scots, it will be much taller than the other one. Mary was six feet tall.

[@raindog428]

Do u get aurora borealis over Edinburgh? Hi eerie🙃

[@eerieedinburgh]

About as common as hens teeth, but does happen. Although i've never seen it 🤦‍♂️

[@99fruitbat94]

Edinburgh isn't far North enough to experience that . We are kind of middle way in Scotland . The UK mainland is only about 800 miles long . We are quite small compared to other countries . Actually really small .

[@eerieedinburgh]

@@99fruitbat94 if we're really lucky, you'll see the green glow on the east coast.

[@raindog428]

We get it a bit down here in southern tasmamia but I've not seen it either..it's not that common..but it looked great behind Edinburgh castle..I don't know any scottish channels except fandabi dozi and u..unrelated topics but both awesome xx

[@eerieedinburgh]

@@raindog428 Thank you 😊 i get you now, the aurora behind the castle is a wee bit camera jiggery pokery (photoshop) 😊

[@woah6958]

I cannot imagine a more effect way to stir up the ire of malevolent beings than to play bagpipes in their domain.😂

[@MaxMetrault1]

Ummm... 6000 CE doesn't happen for almost 4000 years. Think you mean BCE.

[@wms72]

Don't you mean "BCE"? (before CHRISTIAN era)

[@Useaname]

No. BC. Either can be used.