From unexplained deaths and mysterious incidents to the ghosts of former Edinburgh residents haunting their old watering holes, Auld Reekie is a place where things often go bump at the bar.
Take a look through our photo gallery to see 11 of the Capital’s most haunted pubs.
5. Tolbooth Tavern
Serving as a police station and prison during its life, this pub is said to be haunted by the evil spirit of a man held prisoner. Employees report drinks and picture frames being thrown and hearing children's voices and footsteps. Photo: Google
6. The Mitre Bar
Home to the ghost of an archbishop who refuses to leave, mysterious happenings include the pub jukebox being turned on and off according to his taste, and engineers being pushed and thrown to the floor when attempting to fix it. Photo: Google
7. Whistle Binkies Live Music Bar
This pub and live music venue is built into part of the South Bridge vaults and has many spooky tales to tell, including sightings of a ghostly-figure named The Watcher, who wears black riding boots and a tri-cornered hat. Photo: Google
8. Greyfriars Bobby's Bar
Greyfriars Bobby's Bar is said to be haunted by Bobby himself, but in a friendly-ghost type of way. Legend has it that after his owner, John Gray passed away in 1858, Bobby faithfully watched over his grave every night. When the dog eventually died in 1872 he was buried alongside his master in the Greyfriars Kirkyard. Visitors to the pub over the years have reported hearing distant barks and feeling 'things' brush up against their legs when there was nothing there. Photo: Google