Sure. There was a story about a bagpiper in Edinburgh who once chased away a group of seagulls that were trying to steal people's food in a park. He just started playing really loudly and the seagulls flew away in a panic. It was quite a hilarious sight.
A group on the Duke of Edinburgh Award journey got caught in a light rain. One of the participants, who was very proud of his 'outdoor skills', started building a huge shelter out of branches. But it was so big and poorly made that it collapsed on him, covering him in leaves and twigs. Everyone burst into laughter.
One funny story is when a group was on the Duke of Edinburgh Award expedition. They got lost in the woods but instead of panicking, they started making up their own survival guide with the silliest ideas like using leaves as umbrellas against non - existent rain. It was all in good fun and they eventually found their way back.
The Mackenzie Poltergeist in Greyfriars Kirkyard is considered one of the scariest. There have been numerous accounts of people being physically attacked by an unseen force. For example, some have been scratched and pushed. It's really terrifying.
The ghosts are one of the scariest elements. The idea of seeing a figure that is not of this world, like the ghosts in the castle or graveyard, is truly terrifying.
One famous Edinburgh ghost story is about the Greyfriars Bobby. It's said that Bobby, a Skye Terrier, faithfully guarded his master's grave in Greyfriars Kirkyard for 14 years. People believe his spirit still lingers there. Another is the story of the Mackenzie Poltergeist in the underground vaults of Edinburgh. There have been numerous reports of strange noises, cold spots, and even physical attacks on visitors in those vaults.
The Edinburgh Dungeon has many stories that are both scary and well - known. It's a place that re - creates the darker history of the city. There are stories of torture and execution that took place there. The actors in the dungeon do a great job of bringing these stories to life, making it a really spooky experience. And then there are the stories of the haunted closes (narrow alleyways) in Edinburgh. People say that the spirits of the past are trapped in these small, dark spaces and can be felt by those who pass by.
The ghost stories add a layer of mystery and human element to the castle's history. They remind us that the castle has been a place of many events and emotions. For example, the stories of soldiers' ghosts show the military significance of the castle throughout history.
The most famous ghost story at Edinburgh Castle has to be that of the Headless Drummer. His drumming has been heard on numerous occasions, usually preceding some sort of calamity at the castle. Then there's the Grey Lady. She is thought to be a ghostly figure that haunts the hallways. There are also reports of seeing the spirits of soldiers who once defended or were imprisoned in the castle. These stories add to the castle's allure and mystery, and they also give a sense of the castle's long and eventful past filled with war, death, and sorrow.
The 'Rebus' series by Ian Rankin is also highly regarded. These novels feature Inspector John Rebus as he investigates various crimes in Edinburgh. The books are great as they not only show the criminal elements but also the complex character of the city itself, with its old and new areas, different social classes, and a rich history that often plays into the mystery.