Eastern State, tour is full of history. Ghosts are mentioned now on the tour. But, mostly the history of the prision.

I have been to Eastern State, quite a few times over the years. Before paranormal became fashionable, not much mention of ghosts on the tour.

I never got the feel, anything may be there.

Terror behind the walls, is the Halloween event there. It's fun, and has a movie special effects team that does the production.

It's fun, but not scarry, geared towards families.

I will look for my travel journal. Edinburgh vaults, Greyfriars, and Mary's Kings close we did ghost tours of.

When I have more time, I'll give my tour info.

I think there is something there, Edinburgh is amazing!

Oh yes! Please share your tour experiences in Edinburgh! Scotland is one country I have always wanted to visit. I was fascinated when I discovered that Edinburgh Castle was built on an extinct volcano.

Carolyn

Hi Carolyn!

The castle is quite imposing standing high in Edinburgh city, as if the castle itself is on watch of the city.

The crown jewels of Scotland are housed here, and quite impressive.

I love this city, and felt a connection here. Edinburgh is full of history, and stories of hauntings.

Very walkable city, but hilly. The Royal Mile, or old town stretches from the castle to the Palace of Holyrood House, the queens residence when she is in Scotland.

The Royal Mile is actually more than a mile, and may be several. St. Giles Cathedral, the vaults, Mary's Kings Close, and Greyfriars Cemetary are along the Royal Mile.

My dates and history may be off, as I'm just passing along the stories I was told. /smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':)' />

Beside St. Giles is home to Mercat tours, and few other tour companies. We used Mercat for the Gallows to Graveyard tour.

The tour lasted a little over 2 hours, and we selected a night tour for the full effect.

The only way to get into the vaults is by a tour, and during our few days in Edinburgh we over heard guides during the day in Greyfriars. The guides seemed informative and had a way with the power of imagination with the tales they told of Edinburgh's gruesome past. We were picky in who we choose as tours were 7.50 – 9.00 pounds. The dollar is 2 to 1 pound, so everything is expensive.

The guides all wear cloaks, with emblems and the tour is lead by candle light.

After meeting, at St. Giles our guide gave us the histry of the vaults, on the walk there.

We had a small group of about 15, which made it comfortable.

The vaults were built about 1788. They are part of 19 arches under the south bridge, and were built along with the bridge. only one arch is visible now.

These vaults were used as storage for businesses, wine etc. When the bridge was being constucted the vaults flooded and the businesses stopped using them for storage and the vaults were forgotten for a period of time.

By the 1830's Edinburgh had a population boom, and housing shortage. People moved underground to live in the vaults. Ordinary people lived there at first, followed by the poorest, then criminals and prostitutes. The vaults had no laws, and no sanitation. Dark, dirty and very dangerous. The slum area of Edinburgh.

The vaults became the area of death. Body snatchers invaded the vaults, and sold the dead bodies to Edinburgh's medical college.

Town council cleared the vaults of people, sealed them off, and the vaults were forgotten about.

Around 1988, the vaults were excavated, and can be enjoyed by visitors.

We, arrive at the vaults. We go down a few steps and reach a iron gate. The vault tour is lead by candle light, and candles are lite by our guide as we enter the rooms.

It is dark, and has a musty smell. Very much reminds me of countless small cellars, with dirt floors. Some of the ceilings are only 4 feet high. Stone walls with, stone shelves built into them. Or possible beds, as they were about 5 feet long.

Our guide was wonderful, she had a way of weaving the ghost stories. She could get people to jump and look around with her tone, and she didn't yell. She looked as if the same guide that was on GA that Zak interviewed when they investigated the vaults.

We came to a small vault, and our guide would not enter, the tale of Mr. Boots was told. He seems to be a hateful spirit who likes blonde women in there 20's and his spirit is stuck in the vaults. He walks with heavy steps, and hair pulling, pinching, and heavy breathing have been reported. People have seen him in a blue coat and military boots. We were told no one really knows who Mr. Boots was in his living days. At that time in this vault room, a rock was thrown across the room. We all jumped! I noticed the men seemed more scared, which I thought was funny. No one was joking about anything or talking on his tour, we were captivated by the vaults and our guide.

There is a boy spirit, who they call Jack. He is said to take your hand and be playful. People have reported seeing a male spirit called the watcher, of a former pub room in the vaults. He just watches.

We were lead out of the vaults by our guide. I had the feeling of deep sorry, and not a lot of air (stuffy) when I was in the vaults.

My daughter complained during the tour she felt like she was being watched. I had a similar feeling, in the area of Mr. Boots is known to haunt.

We stayed on the outside of the group, and I did not see anyone throw a rock, and still wonder about it till this day.

It may have just fallen, as some of the walls and doorways are loose stone.

If you go to Edinburgh, do a ghost tour of the vaults. It's not to be missed. I had the time of my life!

History, ghosts, and Edinburgh what more could I ask for!

Looking back now mercat had a tour called Paranormal Underground! /ohmy.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':o' /> : /biggrin.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':D' />

They give your KII's and voice recorders, and you investigate.

If I get back to Edinburgh, I'm in!

I'll review Greyfriars, the rest of the tour when I have more time.