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Mary King's Ghost Fest 2007 - Edinburgh
Ask most people about visiting Edinburgh and they will probably tell you about the Edinburgh Festival, the Royal Mile, shopping, places to eat, the new Scottish Parliament building and the Royal Yacht Britannia.
In contrast the Mary King’s Ghost Fest offers the chance to explore the darker side of Edinburgh. This award winning and hugely popular award winning paranormal festival returns to Edinburgh from Friday 11 May to Sunday 20 May 2007.
This unique festival aims to uncover and explore more about the strange paranormal activity and dark tales for which Edinburgh is renowned across the World. Events take place at some of Edinburgh’s most unusual locations including Mary King’s Close. Mary King lived just off the Royal Mile in one of the close until her death in 1644. The Close was preserved when, in 1853, the City Chambers were built over the site. It is now a fascinating and ward winning visitor attraction.
Highlights include:
For further details on Mary Kings Ghost Fest visit www.edinburghghostfest.com or call 08702 430160.
Other articles and information on Edinburgh include:
Places to Eat in Edinburgh
Food on Foot in Edinburgh
Social and Activities Club – the Sunday Brunch Club
Places to Stay in Edinburgh
Social and Activities Club – the Sunday Brunch Club
Things to Do in Edinburgh
If you would like to recommend any other events, attractions or things to do in Edinburgh, please give us a call on 01962 889460 or click on contact us.
© Local Service Guide 2007 Events and Things To Do in Edinburgh – Mary Kings Ghost Fest 2007
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In contrast the Mary King’s Ghost Fest offers the chance to explore the darker side of Edinburgh. This award winning and hugely popular award winning paranormal festival returns to Edinburgh from Friday 11 May to Sunday 20 May 2007.
This unique festival aims to uncover and explore more about the strange paranormal activity and dark tales for which Edinburgh is renowned across the World. Events take place at some of Edinburgh’s most unusual locations including Mary King’s Close. Mary King lived just off the Royal Mile in one of the close until her death in 1644. The Close was preserved when, in 1853, the City Chambers were built over the site. It is now a fascinating and ward winning visitor attraction.
Highlights include:
- Paranormal investigations and overnight vigils at the famously spooky Blair Street Vaults.
- Ground breaking scientific research into haunting experiences with Most Haunted parapsychologist, Dr Ciaran O’Keeffe, and Steve Parsons. They will investigate whether haunting experiences are really inexplicable phenomenon or whether infrasound (low level sound waves) could be responsible.
- Literary talks and tours across Edinburgh from author’s who have been inspired by Edinburgh’s shadowy and dark tales.
- Macabre tours of The Royal College of Physicians, where guides in Victorian dress will reveal the gruesome details of age old medical practices.
- Electronic Voice Phenomenon workshops at some of the city’s most haunted and spooky locations, include the home of the notorious Mackenzie Poltergeist.
- GhostBus tours through darkest, deepest Midlothian to Crichton Castle, Temple Graveyard, and Rosslyn Chapel.
- A ghoulish quiz at the famous Frankenstein pub.
- Screening of cult horror films including The Innocents and Poltergeist.
For further details on Mary Kings Ghost Fest visit www.edinburghghostfest.com or call 08702 430160.
Other articles and information on Edinburgh include:
Places to Eat in Edinburgh
Food on Foot in Edinburgh
Social and Activities Club – the Sunday Brunch Club
Places to Stay in Edinburgh
Social and Activities Club – the Sunday Brunch Club
Things to Do in Edinburgh
If you would like to recommend any other events, attractions or things to do in Edinburgh, please give us a call on 01962 889460 or click on contact us.
© Local Service Guide 2007 Events and Things To Do in Edinburgh – Mary Kings Ghost Fest 2007