11 haunted Edinburgh pubs where ‘ghostly figures roam’ and spirits of a different kind can are found

We look at the terrifying ghost stories surrounding 11 of Edinburgh’s best-known pubs

Edinburgh is said to be one of the world’s most haunted cities, so it’s hardly surprising Auld Reekie’s watering holes are full of ghostly tales.

From unexplained deaths and mysterious incidents to the ghosts of former residents haunting their old bar haunts, Scotland’s capital is a place where things often go bump at the bar.

Have a scroll through our photo gallery to see 11 of Edinburgh’s most haunted pubs.

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