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A terrifying journey into the lair of the Mackenzie Poltergeist, the best documented supernatural case in history. Voted 'Britain's Best Ghost Walk' (Yahoo! Travel, Scare.com, Scaretoursuk.com). 'Edinburgh's Best Ghost Tour' (Lonely Planet). 

Accompany us to discover the organic medieval Old Town and the planned Georgian New Town. In other words, a fantastic introduction to the city, bringing the past and its people vividly to life.

Discover a little-known side of Edinburgh's Old Town. Behind historic buildings, explore the surprising number of green nooks and crannies, all with a story to tell. Booking essential for this sell-out tour. www.greenyondertours.com

Discover the grandeur of Georgian Edinburgh through buildings and gardens designed to impress. See beyond the railings: each tour includes a visit to a private New Town garden. Booking recommended. www.greenyondertours.com

Come and dance to the traditional Scottish tunes played by our eight-piece band in the idiom of Jimmy Shand, guided by our caller. All ages welcome, novice to expert. Interval refreshments available.

Journey into fear and terror, as we start to unfold the stories behind our instruments of torture in our medieval torture exhibition, before you enter into our paranormally active underground that brings primal fear to the surface.

Step over the footlights into the spotlight! Perform a ghost story based on the classics of M.R. James. Working with the director of Your Voice and actors, exploring techniques of theatre fear. Have fun!

Explore our haunted underground vaults dating back to 1700s, where the poor and destitute once lived alongside the criminal underworld, thieves, and witches who practiced there. A journey into the dark side of old Edinburgh's history.

Foodies Festival returns to Inverleith Park opposite the Botanic Gardens. Bringing you the best in fine food and drink. Sample tasty treats from artisan producers and watch Michelin-starred chefs cooking live. A fabulous and fun family day out.