Recently named the UK’s top tourist attraction in the TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice Awards 2024, The Real Mary King’s Close, offers two exclusive spine-chilling tours that allow visitors to uncover Auld Reekie’s darkest secrets. With the return of the Lantern Led Tours, The Close invites guests to explore the underground streets with only the flicker of their lantern to guide them, illuminating the lives and deaths of former residents. The adult-only True Crimes Tour invites visitors to dive into real-life crimes committed in the city and discover tales of crime, punishment and the ordinary lives affected by events such as the infamous witch trials. Tours run until October 31, every 15 minutes from 6pm-9pm and are priced at £30 per adult and £24 per child (strictly no under 18s for the True Crime tour). To book your spot, visit: https://bookings.realmarykingsclose.com/book.Recently named the UK’s top tourist attraction in the TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice Awards 2024, The Real Mary King’s Close, offers two exclusive spine-chilling tours that allow visitors to uncover Auld Reekie’s darkest secrets. With the return of the Lantern Led Tours, The Close invites guests to explore the underground streets with only the flicker of their lantern to guide them, illuminating the lives and deaths of former residents. The adult-only True Crimes Tour invites visitors to dive into real-life crimes committed in the city and discover tales of crime, punishment and the ordinary lives affected by events such as the infamous witch trials. Tours run until October 31, every 15 minutes from 6pm-9pm and are priced at £30 per adult and £24 per child (strictly no under 18s for the True Crime tour). To book your spot, visit: https://bookings.realmarykingsclose.com/book.
Recently named the UK’s top tourist attraction in the TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice Awards 2024, The Real Mary King’s Close, offers two exclusive spine-chilling tours that allow visitors to uncover Auld Reekie’s darkest secrets. With the return of the Lantern Led Tours, The Close invites guests to explore the underground streets with only the flicker of their lantern to guide them, illuminating the lives and deaths of former residents. The adult-only True Crimes Tour invites visitors to dive into real-life crimes committed in the city and discover tales of crime, punishment and the ordinary lives affected by events such as the infamous witch trials. Tours run until October 31, every 15 minutes from 6pm-9pm and are priced at £30 per adult and £24 per child (strictly no under 18s for the True Crime tour). To book your spot, visit: https://bookings.realmarykingsclose.com/book. | Taste

Edinburgh Halloween: 12 spooky events taking place in and around the city this year

Kevin Quinn
By Kevin Quinn

Reporter

Published 21st Oct 2024, 11:13 GMT

Halloween is upon us again this year, with lots of spook-tacular events taking place in and around Edinburgh over the next week or two.

We’ve rounded up the 12 best Edinburgh Halloween events taking place this year, with events for all ages, children and adults.

There are murder mystery dinners, Halloween hunts, trick or treat trails, ghost stories, pumpkin trails and a Halloween candlelight concert featuring music from some of the most popular horror movies of all time.

Eventbrite is hosting lots of these events for people around the region seeking their Halloween thrills, including a fire spinning workshop. Eventbrite currently lists around 3,500 Halloween themed events across the UK, and more than 150,000 fans of the scary season have already signed up to them

Find the petrifying pumpkins hidden around the grounds of the House of the Binns to unscramble the spooky word and win a tasty treat! The trail will run on Saturday, October 26 and Sunday, October 27 from 10.30am to 3pm. Fun for the whole family and you win a treat when you complete the trail. Please wear sensible clothing and footwear, it may be damp and muddy. Tickets, £5.89, https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/pumpkin-trail-at-the-house-of-the-binns-tickets-1011176344667.

5. Pumpkin Trail at the House of the Binns

Find the petrifying pumpkins hidden around the grounds of the House of the Binns to unscramble the spooky word and win a tasty treat! The trail will run on Saturday, October 26 and Sunday, October 27 from 10.30am to 3pm. Fun for the whole family and you win a treat when you complete the trail. Please wear sensible clothing and footwear, it may be damp and muddy. Tickets, £5.89, https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/pumpkin-trail-at-the-house-of-the-binns-tickets-1011176344667. | National World Photo: Michael Gillen

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Dynamic Earth, Edinburgh’s world-class science centre and planetarium invites families to swap fright for fascination and embark on a thrilling journey into the world of misunderstood creatures, eerie adventures, and science-led discovery. Get ready for an adventure with Blaize the Bat on the Trick or Treat Trail as you explore the exhibition and uncover hidden wonders of the natural world. From slithering serpents to creatures from the deep, you’ll be guided through Dynamic Earth by clues and puzzles, leading to a special prize — your very own Blaize the Bat beanie! Tickets £4. The free Eerie Encounters drop-in activities invite you to dive into a world of "eerie encounters" with misunderstood creatures and fascinating plants. From crafting your very own Venus flytrap puppet to uncovering prehistoric creatures, these family-friendly activities will have everyone getting hands-on with nature’s creepiest and most captivating lifeforms. Both events run until November 3 at the Holyrood Road attraction.

6. Dynamic Earth

Dynamic Earth, Edinburgh’s world-class science centre and planetarium invites families to swap fright for fascination and embark on a thrilling journey into the world of misunderstood creatures, eerie adventures, and science-led discovery. Get ready for an adventure with Blaize the Bat on the Trick or Treat Trail as you explore the exhibition and uncover hidden wonders of the natural world. From slithering serpents to creatures from the deep, you’ll be guided through Dynamic Earth by clues and puzzles, leading to a special prize — your very own Blaize the Bat beanie! Tickets £4. The free Eerie Encounters drop-in activities invite you to dive into a world of "eerie encounters" with misunderstood creatures and fascinating plants. From crafting your very own Venus flytrap puppet to uncovering prehistoric creatures, these family-friendly activities will have everyone getting hands-on with nature’s creepiest and most captivating lifeforms. Both events run until November 3 at the Holyrood Road attraction. | Four PR

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Learn the art of fire spinning during an evening of excitement and creativity. An experienced instructor will guide you through the basics of fire spinning and dancing, teaching you how to safely manipulate flames for a mesmerising performance. This workshop is perfect for anyone looking to add a fiery twist to their Halloween celebrations. Come with the spooky face paint, or come early and have it done on the night, and get ready to light up the night with your newfound skills. Halloween fire spinning workshops, Sunday, October 27, 6.30pm until 7.30pm. Sainsbury Shop at 33-39 South Clerk Street, Newington. Tickets £45, at https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/halloween-fire-spinning-workshops-tickets-1036772694037?aff=ebdssbdestsearch&_gl=1*9f7ztd*_up*MQ..*_ga*MTY1MTI3MzU2Ny4xNzI5MTYwOTEx*_ga_TQVES5V6SH*MTcyOTE2MDkxMC4xLjAuMTcyOTE2MDkxMC4wLjAuMA..

7. Halloween fire spinning workshop

Learn the art of fire spinning during an evening of excitement and creativity. An experienced instructor will guide you through the basics of fire spinning and dancing, teaching you how to safely manipulate flames for a mesmerising performance. This workshop is perfect for anyone looking to add a fiery twist to their Halloween celebrations. Come with the spooky face paint, or come early and have it done on the night, and get ready to light up the night with your newfound skills. Halloween fire spinning workshops, Sunday, October 27, 6.30pm until 7.30pm. Sainsbury Shop at 33-39 South Clerk Street, Newington. Tickets £45, at https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/halloween-fire-spinning-workshops-tickets-1036772694037?aff=ebdssbdestsearch&_gl=1*9f7ztd*_up*MQ..*_ga*MTY1MTI3MzU2Ny4xNzI5MTYwOTEx*_ga_TQVES5V6SH*MTcyOTE2MDkxMC4xLjAuMTcyOTE2MDkxMC4wLjAuMA.. | Getty Photo: ANDY BUCHANAN

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Those looking to enjoy a day out in the city this Halloween can start their day off right at the Lil’ Monsters Breakfast on Sunday October 27, taking place at the Hard Rock Cafe, George Street. Kids can enjoy entertainment from award-winning child entertainer, Tricky Ricky, while tucking into a delicious monster-themed breakfast featuring pancakes and spooky toppings such as fresh fruit, sauces, sweets, popcorn, and whipped cream. Afterwards, they’ll have the chance to decorate their very own ‘trick or treat’ bag to fill with lots of goodies. Plus, little monsters can get their faces painted with frightfully fun designs for a truly ghoulish experience. Prices are £21.55 for children (ages 10 and under) and £26.95 for adults. Children must be accompanied by an adult – maximum of two adults per child. To book your spot, visit: https://www.eventim-light.com/uk/a/6638a3d36621c76169bd3f57/e/669f6a115ec26a1d3921f0ae?lang=en

8. Hard Rock Cafe

Those looking to enjoy a day out in the city this Halloween can start their day off right at the Lil’ Monsters Breakfast on Sunday October 27, taking place at the Hard Rock Cafe, George Street. Kids can enjoy entertainment from award-winning child entertainer, Tricky Ricky, while tucking into a delicious monster-themed breakfast featuring pancakes and spooky toppings such as fresh fruit, sauces, sweets, popcorn, and whipped cream. Afterwards, they’ll have the chance to decorate their very own ‘trick or treat’ bag to fill with lots of goodies. Plus, little monsters can get their faces painted with frightfully fun designs for a truly ghoulish experience. Prices are £21.55 for children (ages 10 and under) and £26.95 for adults. Children must be accompanied by an adult – maximum of two adults per child. To book your spot, visit: https://www.eventim-light.com/uk/a/6638a3d36621c76169bd3f57/e/669f6a115ec26a1d3921f0ae?lang=en | Submitted

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