Greyfriars Kirkyard

One of the world's spookiest sights
Word to the wise: For lovers of ghostly tales, indulge your inner scaredy-cat with a night-time tour of Greyfriars. You’ll find companies organising these along the Royal Mile.

Greyfriars Kirkyard is one of the continent’s most famous cemeteries, and it’s all because of two small things: a ghost and a dog. Considered by many to be amongst the world’s most haunted locations, this ancient cemetery is said to be home to a restless spirit called Bloody George Mackenzie, who was buried here in 1691 and is purported to cause bruising and cuts to those who come into contact with him.
It’s also legendary for being home to Greyfriars Bobby, a local Skye terrier who guarded his master’s grave uninterrupted for 14 years until his demise. The dog’s story has been retold in a number of books and movies, and people travel from around the world to see the grave.

It's easy to reach from the centre. You'll find Greyfriars Kirkyard at the end of Cowgate, just a short distance from Princes Street.