10 Ghost & Vampire Tours in Scotland That You Shouldn't Miss

From bodysnatching and beheadings to witchcraft and whippings, we share real life stories of crime and punishment from the last 500 years on this self-guided GPS audio tour. Along the way you’ll see major Aberdeen landmarks, from Marischal College to the Mercat Cross, and learn how they were witness to darkest chapters in the city’s history. Scot Free Tours sheds a light on the baffling and often unjust laws of the last five centuries – and reveals that past is not as far away as we think. Thousands of people have loved our 5-star rated live tours and now you can experience them with freedom of an audio guide! The tour plays audio automatically at exactly the right time and place using your smartphone's GPS and the VoiceMap mobile app, which also works offline. Start the tour in the app, put your phone in your pocket, and let us guide you around Aberdeen. The total walking distance is 3km and takes about 45 minutes without stopping, but you can pause anytime!

Inclusions: Lifetime access to this tour in English, VoiceMap app for Android and iOS, Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata

Exclusions: Smartphone and headphones, Transportation, Food and drink, Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route

Follow your guide through the narrow streets of Edinburgh to hear about the city's chilling history of ghosts, murderers and witch hunts. • Discover stories of witch hunts, murderers and ghosts • Wander the narrow city streets at nightfall with a Spanish guide • Visit a cemetery famous for its high levels of paranormal activity • Meet the infamous ghost of Edinburgh Castle

Inclusions: Professional guide

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Pick up and drop-off

Plague and pestilence, corpses and curses, hauntings and hellfire - let's face it, Scottish history is not for the feint hearted. On this evening walk down the eerie closes of the Old Town we will unveil the unsavoury side of Edinburgh's past. You have been warned! Our tours are private, with customisable content, duration and routes, so we can focus on the aspects of Edinburgh's history that our guests are most interested in.

Inclusions: Your own personal tour with your own private guide.

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Enjoy a cultural and historic tour of the West of Scotland. Our vehicles offer the very highest degree of luxury and comfort and our drivers are knowledgable, courteous and above all, passionate about our wonderful country. Why not indulge in a glass of some of our finest Whisky, whilst not having to worry about driving. Hear about the history of our Scottish Clans (could you even be related to any of them). As your tour is exclusively for you, why not stay longer at the places you really want to see, and spend your time as you wish to, not having to stick to the strict timelines of tours that cater for larger numbers. We are passionate about Scotland, and we want to pass that on to you, so that you will have a burning desire to re-visit and see more and more of our unique country and outstanding scenery.

Inclusions: Private transportation, WiFi on board, Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: Attractions that require an entrance fee must be met by the clients who wish to enter the attraction

I am Román, passionate about cycling, nature and adventure sports. Currently I combine my studies in the high performance mountain bike school, the work of a bicycle mechanic and the tourist guide. Wanting to offer a better service, take the mountain bike guide courses in technical fields and the outdoor first aid course. I am constantly looking for new routes, stories and anecdotes to make each tour a unique experience. Our tours will also be accompanied by Marina, manager of Natura bikes and a student at the University of Edinburgh in psychology and business. She is in charge of taking photos and making sure the experience is something unforgettable.

Inclusions: Sandwich / Pasta / Salad + Water / Soft Drink / Juice + fried legs / fruit, Use of bicycle, Helmet

Exclusions: Gratuities, Transfer: Possibility of hotel pick-up (check price)., Electric bicycle (£ 30 notify 24h before)

Experience the most haunted section of Edinburgh’s legendary Underground City with this award-winning guided walking tour. Known as 'Damnation Alley' and forgotten for centuries, these tunnels were once 'home' to men, women and children living in utter misery. Experience Edinburgh's dark past as you listen to stories about what really happened beneath the city's streets and what might have stayed behind ... • 80 minute walking tour exploring Edinburgh's underground city, led by a local expert guide. • Choice of day or night time tour. PLEASE NOTE During very busy times of the year tours are marked SOLD OUT when places are still available, in order to avoid over-booking. Contact us if the tour you want is marked SOLD OUT in case places are available.

Inclusions: Local, expert guide

Exclusions: Transportation to/from attractions

Embark on a quest around Glasgow by solving clues that will take you to the most haunted places in the city, all with the help of your smartphone. Unlock new stories as you discover on your own Merchant City, George Square, the Lighthouse, and more. + Discover the most haunted streets, villas, and squares in the city + Find out the horror stories of the people who used to live there + Solve clues on your phone while you visit the haunted Glasgow You are invited to discover the captive souls, the spirits and the mysterious skeletons of Glasgow with an interactive city exploration app. Each clue will lead you from one place to another, giving you exact directions, so you won’t need a map, a GPS or a guide. When you solve it and guess the answer, the secret story of that place is unlocked. Start and stop whenever you want. Along the way, you’ll find horror stories that will give you the chills. Dare you go on this tour?

Inclusions: Full flexibility: start at any hour, take a break at any time and resume later, This tour is always available to book. We are open 24/7, every day of the week., This is the safest tour you can book: it is private, no human contact, you will avoid crowds., Play offline: you DON'T NEED an internet connection to play this city game

Exclusions: A physical tour guide

Hear the history of Elgin. Explore little known stories. Find out about the oldest graveyard in town, and its destruction. A few documented ghost stories. And Elgin's ONLY documented poltergeist

Inclusions: Hear about an unsolved murder in town, What happened to the oldest graveyard in town, Elgin's only documented Poltergeist case

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Ah, Edinburgh! They don't call it "The Jekyll & Hyde City" for nothing. During the day, a respectable figure, with its astonishing architecture and wondrous history. But when the sun sets, it tells an entirely different story... Hear all about the darker history of Edinburgh: murderers, thieves, cannibals, hangings and decapitations, witches, the Plague and streams of human waste. Learn about the most notorious citizens of Edinburgh and how ghost stories are born. We don't need costumes or people jumping from behind the corners: Edinburgh's Dark History itself is enough to make your skin crawl. And oh, how we love to share it with our visitors... *Due to the current global health concerns, we are limiting our tour sizes to 6 people, to ensure our visitors are kept safe and we comply with Government guidance. Please message us directly if you have larger group travelling together.

Inclusions: In-Person guide

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This Private Tour is scheduled at 4pm, 5:30pm, 7:30pm & 9pm, 7 days a week throughout the year (check booking calendar for any exclusions). Discover a wealth of lost history and paranormal sightings on this award-winning guided walking tour of the historic medieval Scottish town of St Andrews. This is one of the top ghost tours in the world and one of only 4 walking tours in Scotland with 5 Stars through the Scottish Tourist Board..... Importantly, this is the only ghost tour in the world where there are no myths, legends, stories, tales or 'jumper ooters'! For this is the real stuff, where you will learn about the remarkable history of St Andrews as a backdrop to the reality of the paranormal through countless people's experiences. Including first-hand accounts with your guide; author, historian, and paranormal authority Richard Falconer.

Inclusions: Professional English-speaking guide, Sightseeing tour

Exclusions: Gratuities, Souvenir books 'Ghosts of St Andrews' and 'A St Andrews Mystery' written by your guide (available to purchase before or after the tour - depending availability. Please email St Andrews Ghost Tours for further details)