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Eerie Edinburgh

@eerieedinburgh.bsky.social

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Author of the best selling Hidden Haunts books and Ghostly Tales of the NC500, and creator of the Eerie Edinburgh YouTube channel, where I explore Scotland’s haunted history. Join me as I uncover the eerie side of Edinburgh and beyond.

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Eerie Edinburgh @eerieedinburgh.bsky.social · Jan 28

After the success of Hidden Haunts: Scotland, I’m thrilled to share the follow-up – Hidden Haunts: England! Dive into England’s haunted history, from eerie abbeys to haunted hospitals.

Order now and uncover what hides in the shadows: amazon.co.uk/Hidden-Haunts-…"

Eerie Edinburgh @eerieedinburgh.bsky.social · 7d

Episode one of my Halloween series "The Possession Files" is out now youtu.be/zUt1lpMSrDU

The Possession Files: The Devils Girl

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Eerie Edinburgh @eerieedinburgh.bsky.social · Sep 7

Episode two of my haunted highways series: Dark Miles, is out now t.co/Mwo7YpSNeS

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Eerie Edinburgh @eerieedinburgh.bsky.social · Aug 24

Thank you!

Eerie Edinburgh @eerieedinburgh.bsky.social · Aug 24

New episode out today youtu.be/UojprJsejrE

Haunted Glasgow: The Ghosts of Blythswood Square

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How Haunted? Podcast @howhauntedpod.bsky.social · Aug 22

👻NEW EPISODE👻

Join me and @eerieedinburgh.bsky.social as we discuss the ghosts of Edinburgh Castle.

If you like How Haunted? tell a friend, I'd appreciate it hugely ❤️

Also check out the latest episode of the Haunted Up North podcast and Real Life Ghost Stories for more me 🤠

Have a great weekend

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Eerie Edinburgh @eerieedinburgh.bsky.social · Aug 20

Eerie Edinburgh @eerieedinburgh.bsky.social · Aug 10

Really enjoyed being part of this, always a pleasure chatting with Rob.

How Haunted? Podcast @howhauntedpod.bsky.social · Jul 25

👻NEW EPISODE👻

In episode 112, we return to one of the most incredible, most haunted, cities on earth 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

In the first part of a very special trilogy I am joined by @eerieedinburgh.bsky.social who tells us two of his favourite little known Edinburgh tales 👻

Have a wonderful weekend ❤️

Eerie Edinburgh @eerieedinburgh.bsky.social · Aug 10

New episode out today. Edinburgh is famously haunted, but one of its most haunted streets might be one you don't know about youtu.be/v_fXY8jkdFw

Bruegel’s Book and the Man in the Hallway: Untold Ghost Stories from Edinburgh

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Eerie Edinburgh @eerieedinburgh.bsky.social · Jul 27

Love chatting to Rob 😊

How Haunted? Podcast @howhauntedpod.bsky.social · Jul 25

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Eerie Edinburgh @eerieedinburgh.bsky.social · Jul 27

In todays episode we visit Tait's Tomb and Alloa tower youtu.be/wnOgisu6SZ0

The Tomb and the Tower: The Ghosts of Haunted Alloa

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Eerie Edinburgh @eerieedinburgh.bsky.social · Jul 13

You're a star, thank you 👍🏻

Eerie Edinburgh @eerieedinburgh.bsky.social · Jun 29

New episode out today. Thank you to long time viewer - Christopher for the help in putting the episode together youtu.be/-137MZLsx-w

The White Lady and the Chained Grave: Ghost Stories from Scotland’s Southern Uplands

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Eerie Edinburgh @eerieedinburgh.bsky.social · Jun 20

Oh wow! Thank you 😊

Eerie Edinburgh @eerieedinburgh.bsky.social · Jun 15

Did you know Scotland has its very own werewolf stories, dating back to the 16th century? youtu.be/W6qq0LNhg-s

The Wolf at the Door: Werewolf Sightings from Scotland

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Eerie Edinburgh @eerieedinburgh.bsky.social · Jun 1

Can't wait to listen. Love chatting with Rob.

How Haunted? Podcast @howhauntedpod.bsky.social · Jun 1

Coming this summer ☀️

13/6 - A HUGE 1hr 40 episode taking YOU on a ghost hunt at a former isolation hospital

27/6 and 11/7 - Two-part Bodmin Gaol special featuring @dianeechambers.bsky.social & @gemtredwin.bsky.social 👻

25/7, 8/8 and 22/8 - A very special @eerieedinburgh.bsky.social trilogy 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

Eerie Edinburgh @eerieedinburgh.bsky.social · May 19

Och, that's a shame and thank you 😊

Eerie Edinburgh @eerieedinburgh.bsky.social · May 19

Thank you 😊

Eerie Edinburgh @eerieedinburgh.bsky.social · May 18

I've left a few wee treats around Leith this weekend 😊

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Eerie Edinburgh @eerieedinburgh.bsky.social · May 18

A spooky poltergeist story for your Sunday. One that's said to have inspired a scene in Ghostbusters youtu.be/KMqBgRqpKaM

Glasgow's Hidden Haunting: The Gibson Street Poltergeist

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Eerie Edinburgh @eerieedinburgh.bsky.social · May 5

The latest episode is out now. A dark tale that turns the idea of ghosts being just apparitions on its head #eerieedinburgh #trueghoststories youtu.be/LmpwzJEldPE

The Black Robe of Duchal: A Castle Haunted by Faith and Fury

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Eerie Edinburgh @eerieedinburgh.bsky.social · Apr 28

Thank you 😊 glad you enjoyed it. I had a great time.

Eerie Edinburgh @eerieedinburgh.bsky.social · Apr 24

Had a fantastic time chatting with the wonderful @icysedgwick.bsky.social - such a pleasure to be invited on. Ghosts, storytelling, and the uncanny made for a brilliant conversation.

Dr Icy Sedgwick @icysedgwick.bsky.social · Apr 24

This month on Fabulous Folklore Presents, I'm chatting to @eerieedinburgh.bsky.social about the importance of keeping humans in ghost stories, the link between ghost stories & local history, why everyone loves White Ladies, and how to preserve ghost encounters for posterity.

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Eerie Edinburgh @eerieedinburgh.bsky.social · Apr 21

Aww, thank you. That's very kind. All the imagery is created using a tool called Nightcafe 😊

Eerie Edinburgh @eerieedinburgh.bsky.social · Apr 9

Thank you 😊

Eerie Edinburgh @eerieedinburgh.bsky.social · Apr 8

The latest episode explores accounts of crisis apparitions in Edinburgh, when the dead return to say goodbye youtu.be/iRslWRZS2Sg

Crisis Apparitions – When the Dead Say Goodbye

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