Who Was Jack O Lantern
By Stefanie Turpe, Mercat Storyteller T’is the season to be spooky, and scary pumpkin faces...
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Scotland’s Most Spooktacular Halloween Traditions
By Simon Bendle, Mercat Storyteller Halloween has been a highlight of the calendar at Mercat for...
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The History & Celtic Origins of Halloween
By Simon Bendle, Mercat Storyteller It’s the most spine-tingling time of the year. The...
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When it comes to spooky Hallowe’en plans, Edinburgh is the perfect place to be. With...
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We caught up with our guide, Stephanie, to hear of the best things about Halloween,...
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Uncover the dark secrets of Edinburgh's past and the Blair Street Underground Vaults on an...
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