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Ghost tours
Everyone loves a good ghost story, and as one of, if not the most, haunted nations on earth, Scotland is practically awash in spooky tales and unearthly goings-on. Embark on one of the many ghost tours and see what you can find, including Mercat Tours, St Andrews ghost tours, Real Mary Kings Close tours, and the Scottish Witch Trials guided tour, to name a few.
Whether you believe in the afterlife or not, there is a choice of tours to satisfy every amateur ghost-hunter. From candle-lit vaults and haunted houses to the history of Scotland’s Witch Trail, theatrical silliness, and genuinely spine-tingling escapades.
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Halloween events
Halloween comes but once a year and we take it very seriously in Scotland, with spooky events, ancient traditions, and superstitions. Here is just a taste of the events you and your family can get involved in.
- Samhuinn Fire Festival - A bewitching brew of the macabre and the carnivalesque, it'll come as no surprise to learn that Halloween or rather, Hallowe'en, traces its origins way back to the ancient Celtic Samhuinn Festival.
- Paisley Halloween Festival - Witness the streets of Paisley come to life with a twinkling parade, magical installations, and spooky street performances.
- Samhain at the Scottish Crannog Centre - Hosting musicians, performers, and an evening full of traditions, tales, and storytelling, uncover the history behind Halloween.
- GlasGlow - An annual event that has quickly become the UK’s biggest and best loved Halloween event, enjoy adventures and experiences with world-class sounds, lights, and displays.
- Ascarium: Tricks & Treats - Loch Lomond Aquarium turns into a family-friendly spooky adventure with magical challenges to complete.
- Halloween Fun Day at Traquair - Britain’s oldest inhabited house is the perfect backdrop for an afternoon of family-friendly Halloween fun, with ghost stories in the woods, tarot readings, and magic shows.
- Halloween at Drumlanrig Castle - A frighteningly fun family day out with mysterious games, pumpkin picking and more.
