Halloween in Edinburgh, Scotland is a special time and there’s something for everyone!
Whether you’re looking for spooky things to do in Edinburgh this season or on the hunt for the best Edinburgh ghost tour, we’ve got you covered. These are our favourite Halloween events Edinburgh has to offer.
1. Halloween Ghost Tour
An Edinburgh ghost tour is a must-do at the spookiest time of year! Tradition has it that Samhuinn, or Halloween, is the time when the veil between this world and the next is lifted, when the spirits of the dead rise and visit the living.
Descend into the haunted Blair Street Underground Vaults, part of the Edinburgh South Bridge Vaults, or venture into one of the city’s graveyards.
Various dates, 25 October – 2 November: Learn more here
2. Edinburgh Castle Halloween
Discover the ghosts of Edinburgh Castle and explore the city’s darker tales. The castle’s Halloween events include an activity trail for young visitors, dress-up opportunities and the chance to meet apothecary James Buchanan.
Various dates, 12–31 October: Learn more here
3. Fireside Stories: Local Lore
Step into the historic Abbey Strand building and pull up a seat to hear professional storyteller Fiona Herbert share Edinburgh’s many tales: from local lore and myths to magic to mayhem.
Friday, 25 October: Learn more here
4. Murder on the Mile
The historic Gladstone’s Land is hosting an interactive and immersive tour of the 16th-century tenement house. You’ll have the chance to help Thomas Gladstone solve a mystery, and hopefully everyone will make it out alive...
The best part? Costumes are encouraged!
25-26 October: Learn more here
5. Crochet Autumn
Looking for something a little cosier? How about an autumnal crochet workshop!
This workshop at Lauriston Castle is perfect for intermediate crocheters. Choose to make a pumpkin, acorn, mushroom or leaves to make a garland or add to an autumn wreath!
12 October: Learn more here
With so much on offer, you’ll never run out of the Halloween events Edinburgh has to offer! What will you try this season? An Edinburgh underground tour, an evening of fireside storytelling, a cosy craft afternoon?
Be sure to join us for a special Edinburgh ghost tour this Halloween and learn about Scotland’s Samhuinn traditions and ghastly past during the most haunted time of the year.