A Mercat Storyteller weaves tales by candlelight in Megget's Cellar during a ghost tour
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Megget's Cellar, Edinburgh
Mercat Tours - Evening of Ghosts & Ghouls
Stories of blood, guts & gore in the Old Town, then a whisky or soft drink in a candlelit cellar to warm the heart.
The evening begins with a stroll through the dark closes and wynds of Old Town Edinburgh before descending into the haunted Blair Street Underground Vaults, where the scents and sounds of the past come alive. Finally, retire to a candlelit cellar for a dram of Scotch whisky and an intimate evening of storytelling by candlelight.
Lose yourself in the cries and taunts of a once-roaring crowd of thousands, baying for the blood of two men. Take your place as a member of the “Edinburgh mob”, which once surged in riot past the Mercat Cross (our meeting point for the evening).
Listen to grisly tales of witchcraft, torture and restless spirits as you venture down medieval closes and descend into the haunted Blair Street Underground Vaults of Edinburgh, exclusively with Mercat Tours. Hear the distant clatter of workmen and whispers of criminals as you’re immersed in the atmosphere of the past.
Your cloaked Master Storyteller will lead you through the dimly lit vaults, recounting stories that you would swear are too horrific to be true — and yet, they all are.
Stories of blood, guts, and gore. And a whisky to warm the heart.
As night thickens, we’ll gather together in Megget’s Cellar for a whisky — or if you’re not fond of a dram, a glass of locally-made beer or soft drink. In the warmth of candlelight, your Storyteller will conjure more tales of Edinburgh’s ghostly, ghoulish past, and the tortured souls that still stalk the city’s streets.
From £31 per adult
Departure days
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
January — December
Contact details
28 Blair Street
Edinburgh
Edinburgh
Scotland
EH1 1QR
Key facilities
- Hearing Loop
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Mercat Tours
'History is a damn good story, what it needs is a damn good telling' Join in! Enjoy multi-sensory storytelling experiences as you explore Edinburgh's Old Town. Stories Connect You'll have a deep connection with the people & places of the past and build remarkable memories of Scotland's ancient & beautiful capital. Good for You, Good for Everyone Choosing us, a local, independent family business and Living Wage employer, means you support an ethical team rooted in our local community since 1985
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