Hidden Haunts: England is out now - Check Eerie in Print for details
Hidden Haunts: England is out now - Check Eerie in Print for details
Scotland has no shortage of the supernatural: water horses in dark lochs, second sight, fairy abductions, witches blamed for failed harvests and sudden storms. But werewolves? That’s something we tend to associate with mainland Europe, not the glens and forests of the north. But dig deep enough and the stories are there.
Dive into the unknown haunted tales and mysteries of the West Highland Way. Explore some of the ghostly legends, discover historical figures, and learn about one of the most haunted Inn's in the world: The Drover's Inn. Join us on this expedition to unravel forgotten whispers and contemplate the secrets that linger in ancient landscapes. We'll also delve into the mystery of the Loch Lomond monster, explore the eerie Buchanan Castle, and venture into the enigmatic Ballaculish House. Subscribe for a spine-tingling journey through the West Highland Way's chilling beauty, history, and intriguing landmarks.
Join us by the fireside as we delve into the spectral side of the season, uncovering eerie stories from the heart of Scotland. From haunted castles to mystical figures, these five ghostly tales will send shivers down your spine and add a touch of the supernatural to your festive season. Prepare to be captivated by the enchanting blend of Scottish folklore and winter mysteries. Subscribe now for a journey into the hauntingly beautiful landscapes and the ghostly traditions that make Scotland's winter nights unforgettable.
Welcome to The Possession Files - a three-part Halloween series investigating real historical accounts of alleged possession. These aren’t tales of spinning heads or Hollywood demons, but stories drawn from documented cases where something darker and far harder to explain seemed to take hold. In this opening episode, we travel to Romania to examine the extraordinary story of Elenore Zugun - one of the real-life cases said to have inspired the 1973 film The Exorcist. Branded ‘The Devil’s Girl,’ Elenore became, between 1925 and 1927, the centre of one of Europe’s most unsettling and well-documented hauntings. Stones flew, objects moved, and witnesses swore unseen forces were at work. The case has fascinated me for decades, and it sets the tone for the episodes to follow.
In this feature length episode, we look at real historical cases from Scotland where possession was recorded - not the Hollywood kind, but the kind found in parish records, court transcripts, and old ministerial accounts. Some of these cases are deeply unsettling: people who claimed to see spirits, to be tormented in their sleep, to speak with voices not their own. Others sit somewhere between faith, fear, and mental collapse. Through a modern lens, they might be seen as illness or trauma - but at the time, they were believed to be evidence of possession.
The final chapter in a chilling true story of a haunting that refused to be left behind. In this concluding episode, we follow John - a down to earth, practical man - as the strange disturbances that began at a remote industrial site grow darker, more personal… and more violent. What started with flying stones and cryptic messages soon evolved into something far more invasive: objects moved on their own, threatening notes appeared from nowhere, and witnesses began to feel - a presence they couldn’t explain. And then came Jonathon.
Every now and then, I like to branch out beyond Edinburgh and Scotland and bring you a case from further afield - one that’s too strange, too unnerving, and too well-documented to ignore. But just as importantly, I want to bring you the stories that don’t always get the spotlight. The ones that risk being forgotten. This is one of them In 1889, a remote farmhouse in Clarendon, Quebec became the centre of one of the most unsettling paranormal cases in Canadian history. The Dagg family claimed they were haunted by a presence that moved furniture, tore beds apart, attacked a young girl - and spoke aloud in a deep, gravelly voice.
Somewhere between Gretna and Annan lies a stretch of road that has terrified drivers for decades. Apparitions on the verge. A phantom woman in black. A spectral coach hurtling through the night. And, most chilling of all, a silent procession of pale, tattered figures crossing in the dark. In this episode, we dive into one of Scotland’s strangest and most persistent ghost stories: the hauntings of the A75. Drawing on real witness accounts from as far back as the 1950s and as recently as the 2000s, we explore what might lie behind the road’s reputation as a hotspot of uncanny encounters. Are these residual echoes of the past? Warnings? Or something else entirely?
The A9 is Scotland’s longest road, stretching through the heart of the Highlands. It’s a route travelled daily by thousands — but it also carries a darker reputation. In this follow-up to my episode on the haunted A75, Dark Miles, I trace the length of the A9, uncovering ghost stories that cling to the road and the landscapes around it. From death omens in Pitlochry and the witch of Beinn a’ Ghlo, to phantom whistles in Glen Tilt and a modern woman in white near Drumossie Brae, the accounts are as varied as they are disturbing. While the story follows the road north, I also take some detours into places I know well and love to walk — glens, mountains, and old haunts where folklore and personal memory blur. What emerges is not just a road of traffic and tarmac, but one that seems to carry echoes of history, oppression, and tragedy.
In this Halloween exclusive, we bring you the most incredible ghost story you’ve never heard: The Haunting of Parliament Square. A story I believe rivals the most terrifying ghost stories in the world. Buried beneath the stones of this historic Edinburgh square lies a dark secret that terrified two flatmates in late 2006, eventually forcing the terrified women to flee the property. The Haunting of Parliament Square was relayed to me by Anna, a conflict photographer, whose chilling experience was later corroborated by Ruth, a BBC journalist. Both seasoned professionals and not easily rattled, these women shared accounts of a terrifying presence in the heart of Edinburgh's Royal Mile—an encounter that has stayed with them ever since.