North Edinburgh Nightmares

03/11/2024

We had AN AMAZING final ghost walk throughout the dark streets of the New Town. An impressive crowd accompanied us for some chilling Halloween stories. It was the perfect way to end a busy Samhain season.
We may see you all again in December for a wee special event. Keep your eyes peeled.

02/11/2024

This is the meeting point for tonights New Town Ghost Walk. Rhema Christian Centre, Holy Trinity Church. It is situated at the END of Dean Bridge.
Kerrie and I will be there from 7 pm, and the walk will begin at 7.30pm.
We will venture into the new town and Stockbridge. We will finish at St Stephens Street at 9 pm (or possibly slightly earlier). It is a bit of a walk back to starting place, but we will be walking back if anybody needs a guide.

02/11/2024

For those coming to the Old Town Walk tonight. Wrap up warm, comfy footwear and waterproofs!
Do not worry, terrifying ghost stories can still chill you even with wet weather !

02/11/2024

Tonight join us on a journey across Edinburgh's haunted New Town. On the Nightmares of The New Town Ghost Walk you shall encounter ghostly restless spirits, haunted hotels, Egyptiane curses and the diabolical Stockbridge baby farmers.

The walk begins at Dean Bridge Church and concludes at St Stephens Street, Stockbridge. The walk starts at 7.30pm but John and Kerrie will be there from 7pm to welcome you all.

Few tickets still available on Eventbrite. Wrap up warm and comfortable footwear.
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/halloween-new-town-ghost-walk-tickets-1036573337757?aff=ebdsoporgprofile

01/11/2024

Bring your brolly it's a wet one!
Haunted Leith Ghost Walk tonight at 6pm!

30/10/2024

We had another hugely entertaining night among the restless ghosts of Leith. We had a fantastic group who thoroughly embraced the spirit of Halloween.
Kerrie Powell and I mixed up the stories a bit to ensure maximum terror for all involved. A nice clear sky and good weather provided the backdrop for a spooky Leith night. I even got asked by a lad on his bike if I was Dracula.
Back in Leith tonight at 6pm Thelma: the Living Memory Asociation at Ocean Terminal. It's free and frightening, so head along one and all.

28/10/2024

Here are some photos from our amazing Saturday book launch. Stories were relayed from Eerie Edinburgh Graeme Milne Kerrie Powell Scott Lyall and music from Joss Cameron and Amy Dudley
It was an excellent afternoon for the release of Wayne's new books. Head over to and check them out. They really are something spooky.

23/10/2024

The spooky season begins this Saturday. Saber Press and NEN will host the launch of not one but two new books. Our good friend Wayne Gilbert will unleash Hidden Haunts Scotland and Ghostly Tales of the NC500 upon the people of Edinburgh.
It's in the confines of at 4pm. There will be music from and A host of scary stories from and my good self. It's not a huge venue, but do come along and join in for a spooktacular time in the confines of auld reekie.
There will be books for sale on the day. See you on saturday at the royal oak from 4pm👻👻👻💀💀☠️☠️

19/10/2024

With the dark nights rolling in and spooky season upon us let's take this opportunity to let you know about some perfect podcasts and YouTube channels to listen too.

First up, our good friends Marti and Effie the voices behind Mums Mysteries & Murders!
A true crime and mystery podcast focusing on Australia, Scotland and some mum chat.

True Crime Podcast · 49 Episodes · Updated Monthly

17/10/2024

A glorious sunny morning in October at wonderful Prestonfield House
Ghostly tales from this stunning location feature in our Porobello video on YouTube. One notable tale occurred in 1985. A visit from legendary investigator Peter Underwood would prove fruitless until breakfast the following morning.
Hear this story and many more at our upcoming Halloween events. Find them on eventbrite.

09/10/2024

It was Halloween night of 1986.
Two excited children in pursuit of festive fright rallied to the call of "Help the Guisers" on that dark Edinburgh Night. A grand yet ominous hospital situated at the end of a long and winding path serves as the location for a terrifying story.

Do the unsuspecting staff realise what awaits them as darkness falls upon that night of unparalleled mischief?

Who is the mysterious older man who occupies the room at the top of the building under lock and key?

What awaits the mischievous guisers who travel the amber lit streets on All Hallows Eve?

Find out for yourself in this terrifying Samhain instalment of North Edinburgh Nightmares.

Help the Guisers

It was Halloween night of 1986.Two excited children in pursuit of festive fright rallied to the call of "Help the Guisers" on that dark Edinburgh Night. A g...

07/10/2024

We a blast of nautical themed singing and stories at Saturdays 'Tally Toor Sea Shanty Choir'.
Thelma: the Living Memory Asociation inside Ocean Terminal is a perfect location for this event. This is also where we shall hold our Halloween event on 30th October.
If you fancy joining in for a singalong, head along this coming Saturday at 11 am. The boarding fee is a mere £7 and makes for a great Saturday.
See you all again soon.

04/10/2024

🎃 We are ready for dark nights, ghost and goblins coming out and of course Halloween. 🎃
Events in Leith , New Town and more.
Link below will lead you to all our Halloween events!
Get your tickets before they run out! 💀

https://linktr.ee/johntantalon?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=c81fbd6b-3647-4a38-9efa-090dee9e20cd&fbclid=IwY2xjawFs2SlleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHRcoLCieKlfItcFekWNZBE5-j8TbGf8bL7Fv6Kax5LnBakK1R4V5MdKcYw_aem_AsnsmEdOToPbwAZLUNn-8g

02/10/2024

Tickets for all of our Halloween events are now available from eventbrite and Scottish Storytelling Centre . Follow the link to get spooky.

https://linktr.ee/johntantalon?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=c81fbd6b-3647-4a38-9efa-090dee9e20cd

01/10/2024

Before we hit the Halloween weekend ghost walks, I would like to take the opportunity to scare you indoors.
Join me at Ocean Terminal, Leith for 'Ghost Stories for Halloween'. There will be a selection of spooky stories, songs from and the opportunity for YOU to relay your own personal ghost stories.
It's gonna be fun, frightening, and FREE.
Tickets will be available tomorrow and not a huge amount due to venue limitations, so please get them quick.

01/10/2024

Rabbit, Rabbit, Rabbit. It's now officially the 1st of October. Believe me when I say that NEN is gonna be BUSY!!!!
Here is the flyer for our Halloween weekend ghost walks. Friday 1st November shall find us in the haunted backstreets of Leith. Cloaked in darkness with an abundance of spooky tales.
Next up on the 2nd is Nightmares of the New Town. From Dean Bridge to Stockbridge, we shall scare you one and all.
Join Kerrie Powell and myself for the scariest weekend of the year. Tickets go on sale tomorrow through eventbrite.

25/09/2024

Welcome to the North of Edinburgh. An area featuring fascinating history and many terrifying tales.
Today we look at seven different stories old and new to fill you with fright and chill you to the bone.
If you are not scared by the terrifying conclusion you may be dead already.
So sit tight and click below to begin
Also we have a horrific schedule for you coming this October , like our page to keep up to date.

Welcome to the North of Edinburgh. An area featuring fascinating history and many terrifying tales.Today we look at seven different stories old and new to f...

18/09/2024

As the seasons pass the streets of Edinburgh take on a suitably autumnal appearance. The leaves now gone transform the cobbled streets to a steady flow of amber. The lights dim and the dark nights draw near, awaiting the changing of the clocks.
The city streets pave the way to different locations, each with its own story to relay.

Check out our YouTube channel for Screams on a Dark Autumn Night and many other Edinburgh stories.

As the seasons pass the streets of Edinburgh take on a suitably autumnal appearance. The leaves now gone transform the cobbled streets to a steady flow of am...