Featuring everything from the ghosts of former Edinburgh residents haunting their old watering holes, to the sites of unexplained deaths and mysterious incidents, this list has it all.
If you visit any of these pubs make sure you look out for anything spooky and out of the ordinary, you won’t be the first to have noticed.
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1. The Banshee Labyrinth
Dubbed Scotland's most haunted pub, The Banshee Labyrinth is reportedly occupied by the ghost of Lord Nicol Edwards, with spooky occurrences including blood curdling screams and drinks flying off tables and smashing into walls. Photo: Google
2. The White Hart Inn
Home to a cellar which dates back to 1516, this is one of the oldest pubs in the city and has plenty of unusual tales from its history, including unexplained bangs, slamming doors and ghostly forms. Photo: Contributed
3. The Last Drop
While it takes its name in a nod to the last hanging on the Grassmarket gallows, the pub is said to be haunted by a little girl who lived above it. Peculiar occurrences include items falling off shelves and names being called. Photo: Google
4. 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