Ghosts of Edinburgh’s Vaults

As always, I was surfing the net for news of the  strange and came across this odd little story (along with real ghost pictures!).  Apparently, a tourist was taking photos in those famous Niddry Street vaults in Edinburgh.  Of course everyone who has a sense of adventure goes on these ghost tours, but these particular vaults have been getting a lot of attention lately, especially in light of the fact they were featured on Most Haunted.  One tourist snapped quite a few photos and there appears to be a few skeletons appearing in those photos, on the wall, and one that looks like it is sitting in a crumpled position on the floor.  While I leave what is in these photos up to the viewers imagination, it does make for some interesting conversation.

If you are like other people who viewed them, they believe it is just stains on the wall (or a bit of undigested meat- there is more gravy than grave… about them… Charles Dickens )

Check this link to see the series of photos – Edinburgh Skeleton Ghosts

Where are Your Favorite Haunting Grounds?

Since I can’t really do a formal poll to include every haunted place in the world, I thought I’d ask my readers to tell me about their favorite ghost tours that they have ever been on – and I’ll share the results, assuming some of you let me in on your faves.

My personal favorite has been the Savannah Ghost Tours (I’ve been on the walking ones and the Trolley ones).  My guides have always been pretty good, and they were willing to answer questions afterwards.  Some tours I’ve been on have hustled us on because they had scheduled another one directly after.

I’d also have to give a thumbs up to the Haunted Trolley Tour in Gettysburg as one of the more interesting tours I’ve been on.  I got some excellent photos on that particular tour.  I also had to stay on the trolley when my son fell asleep on my lap, so the driver told me quite a few stories of his own since he had grown up there.  I think those stories were creepier than any I had ever heard from the actual tour guides!

So please, tell me about your experiences and ones that I should definitely go on.  I’m gearing up for another summer of travel up and down the Eastern seaboard and the mid-Atlantic states.  I’m all ears!

American Ghost Society

After being on their “Bump in the Night” newsletter mailing list for quite some time, it only seemed appropriate to give this group a weekly shout out. Troy Taylor, site editor of the American Ghost Society, does a great job providing information on all things paranormal, as well as writing some very informative books on ghosts.

Of special interest are their ghost tours and events in Illinois. Don’t miss the Dead of Winter event on March 1 or their Devil in the White City tour on March 29.