Mostly Ghostly Tours

08/08/2024

Coming To The Brigend Theatre - Close Encounters of the Eerie Kind...

This October, live at the Brigend Theatre in Dumfries, Mostly Ghostly open their case files to reveal a personal collection of eerie encounters...

Storytellers, history enthusiasts, paranormal researchers and creators of a unique range of ghost and local history tours, the award-winning Mostly Ghostly established in 2008 as Dumfries and Galloway's first paranormal investigation team.

Since then, the team have researched a number of fascinating places, with many strange and thought-provoking experiences along the way.

The team will reflect on their earliest beginnings before presenting a series of first-hand accounts from some of their most baffling cases...

Saturday 12th October at 7pm

Ticket booking link in comments section and also at the Midsteeple Box Office.

**Special Early Bird Ticket Available!**

08/08/2024

08/08/2024

A real rogues gallery at The Globe Inn! Discover Robert Burns' intrinsic connections with The Globe on a storytelling tour with Kathleen, featuring the tale of Tam O' Shanter, and an opportunity to view artwork influenced by Burns' supernatural epic.

Explore evocative rooms, recite poetry from the Bard's chair and soak up The Globe's unique atmosphere while you learn about its most famous resident...

Kathleen will be guiding the Classic Burns Tour today, Thursday 8th Friday 9th August from 12 noon, and looks forward to welcoming you!

Booking link in comments section.

07/08/2024

Dumfries-Based Tours... Thanks for your recent requests for Mostly Ghostly tours lists, there's a fair collection! Here's a taste of what we offer in the town of Dumfries...

Dumfries Ghost Walk
Crichton Crypt Tour
Haunted Theatre Tour
Waking The Witch
Heroes of the Titanic
Deadly Dumfries
Lifeblood: Stories of Cholera, Calamity and Hope
Bad Nychburris
Ghosts and Graverobbers
St Michael's Historic Churchyard Tour
Croc in the Frock - children's literary tour

New for 2024: Bonnie Jean and The Bard!

We love exploring the darker side of history entwined with ghost stories, legends and folklore, and our subjects are as diverse as the region we promote, covering everything from: local witch trials to The Killing Times, Burns and Bruce to the Titanic disaster and much, much more!

We also welcome private bookings and can create specially tailored tour experiences.

Photo 1 (top left) courtesy of the wonderful Declan Tomkins; check out his Insta profile: .photography

07/08/2024

Wonderful to welcome Paula and Carol to The Globe Inn on their visit to Dumfries today; Kathleen thoroughly enjoyed your company and was delighted with the kind feedback.

05/08/2024

Mostly Ghostly Live at The Brigend Theatre! Thrilled to announce a new theatre show this October - Close Encounters of The Eerie Kind - where we
open our case files from years of researching the region's supernatural hotspots, and reveal a personal collection of eerie encounters...

Tickets go on sale this week; if you'd like to receive an advance booking alert, please message the team! We hope to welcome many of you along. :)

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05/08/2024

Discover The Dark Tales Of Old Annan... Delighted to be working with our friends at Annan Museum on the next Dark Tales of Old Annan tour, featuring a pre-tour visit and talk surrounding the Medieval Annandale exhibition.

From there, the Mostly Ghostly team will invite you to explore the town's murky, mysterious past, as we meander through courtyard and close, kirkyard and wynd.

Despair at an ancient curse laid upon the Bruce clan, recoil at the legend of a plague-bearing stranger, and shudder at the untimely death of a local minister... Woven between the histories, feel the chill as we reveal haunting happenings from this historically important Borders town...

Thursday 15th August at 7pm - Meet at Annan Museum

Ticket booking link in comments section and also available at the Midsteeple Box Office.

Annan Online

05/08/2024

Kathleen was delighted to receive this lovely feedback on Trip Advisor following a tour at The Globe Inn for Amy Louise and her partner, Martin who were touring the country.

'I wanted to go to the Globe Inn before I set off but I thought I would check to see if there were any ghost tours. I stumbled acrossed the mostly ghost tours and messaged Kathleen. Kathleen explained that there were no ghost tours but a tour of the Globe Inn and all about Robert Burns. We were welcomed into the Inn. Everyone was so friendly. We were offered to get a drink if we wanted one for our tour. Kathleen was so interesting and knowledgeable about the Inn, Art, and Robert Burns. You could just see she had such a passion. She really was a great story teller like I imagine Burns was. Felt so safe and reassured with Kathleen, that you knew you were getting the most out of your tour. She showed us multiple different rooms and brought everyone to life. I love how she asked us questions and made the whole experience more interactive. The Burns chair rules part of the tour was hilarious. At the end of the tour you pay the bar and get a little bottle of whisky to take with you. I thought this was really cute and such a personal touch. But even though the Inn was meant to be the star of the show, in my opinion it was Kathleen.

Thanks so .much for your kind words and will hope to welcome you back to Dumfries and Galloway some day. x :)

04/08/2024

An extra big thank you and huge hugs to the wonderful folk who supported tonight's new tour launch - Tales From Closeburn Kirkyard!

It rained and it poured, which did nothing to deter a truly amazing turnout; everyone was so kind and friendly, bringing warmth and good cheer to a dark and dreich night.

Kathleen enjoyed sharing tales of Closeburn' folk, remembering and celebrating their lives. From great characters to tragic losses, the unbreakable bonds of friendship to persecution and Resurrection Men, there was lots for guests to absorb.

Also, a big thank you to John Kirkpatrick who kindly welcomed us to Closeburn Church and for being so accommodating.

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03/08/2024

Haunted Theatre Tour Returns This September! Dark shadowy figures, reports of poltergeist activity and the legend of a bizarre double tragedy are among the stories woven into our chilling ghost tour, starring Scotland’s oldest working theatre!

Hosted within the walls of the 231-year-old Theatre Royal Dumfries, the brave and curious can look forward to hearing wide ranging reports of ghostly activity, entwined with episodes from the Theatre's long, colourful past.

Join Mostly Ghostly and discover some remarkable stories behind this historically important building.

Wednesday 11th September at 7pm

Ticket booking link in comments section and also available at the Midsteeple Box Office.

03/08/2024

Take a peek at our fabulous new short film, created by the wonderful Jonathan Wheeler of Eye Scotland - thrilled with the final result!

The bloody history of Lochmaben Castle (Dumfries and Galloway)and the surrounding region echoes through the centuries. Hear tales of horror and direct person...

02/08/2024

Tales from Closeburn Kirkyard is now fully booked! Thanks to everyone who has supported the tour, and if you'd like to join us next time, please message the team.

02/08/2024

'Stories are woven into the very fabric of The Globe Inn, and I'm passionate about bringing them to the fore, connecting visitors to the past and inspiring them to explore its enduring links to Robert Burns, where the spirt of his immortal memory burns so brightly'

In the amazing August edition of Dumfries & Galloway Life, you can read Kathleen's feature on the historic Globe Inn, featuring some gorgeous photos by Douglas McCallum of Copper Tree Photography.

And if you'd like to join Kathleen for a tour of The Globe Inn, please check the booking link in comments section.

01/08/2024

Just back from a fantastic night guiding the Tombs n' Tales of Old Annan tour; wonderful to welcome so many friends keen to explore the hidden histories of the town's historic kirkyards and the people whose lives, and deaths, continue to resonate.

Warmest thanks to everyone who attended this event and to Annan the History Town Group for supporting it.

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31/07/2024

Mostly Ghostly on Eye Scotland! Thrilled with the wonderful new Mostly Ghostly short film created by Jonathan Wheeler (Eye Scotland)! A huge thank you to Jonathan for his enthusiasm, skill and flair, we're chuffed to bits!

To view the video, please click the link in comments section and share widely! :)

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30/07/2024

Warmest thanks to everyone who turned out to support Kathleen's Rabbie, Tam and Ghosts of The Globe Inn storytelling tour this evening! So lovely to welcome you to Burns' beloved haunt!

30/07/2024

This Sunday - Tales From Closeburn Kirkyard... Do you love exploring old churchyards discovering the stories in the stones? Join Kathleen for a tour of tranquil Closeburn Kirkyard, where old and new churches reside together in historic harmony.

Among the compellng stories, you'll explore the poignant loss of a boyhood friend, macabre links to the 'Resurrection' trade and a strange event that quite literally, shook the congregation...

Sunday 4th August at 6pm

Ticket booking link in comments or at the Midsteeple Box Office.

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30/07/2024

Thanks again to everyone who came out to support our Dark Tales of Old Moffat Tour on Sunday night. It was a glorious sunny evening and everyone was in great spirits. With stories of murder, mystery, heroes and history at every turn, there was plenty to keep our guests enthralled!

Here's some of our lovely guests at the conclusion of the tour by the gates of Moffat Historic Churchyard.

Next Moffat tour is part of the fabulous Walk Moffat Festival on Friday 27th September (ticket booking link in comments section).

29/07/2024

Thanks to everyone who has booked on Kathleen's Rabbie, Tam and Ghosts of The Globe Inn storytelling tour this Tuesday - the event is now fully booked!

Delighted with the response to these tours and if you missed it this time, the next tour is on Tuesday 3rd September at 7pm (booking link in comments section).

Kathleen also presents the Classic Burns Tour and is available for a range of Burns-related experiences. Please get in touch for more details.

28/07/2024

Marvellous night in Moffat for our 'Dark Tales' tour; a wonderfully warm and appreciative group on a perfect summer's evening. We truly love what we do and extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who supported the event.

Hope to welcome you to future tours. :)

28/07/2024

Free Graveyard Tour in Annan! Kathleen is back in Annan this Thursday, with her Tombs n' Tales of Old Annan tour! This is a special free tour, supported by Annan the History Town Group, and you can book by contacting Kathleen here, or emailing [email protected] or phone 07802 631892.

The tour features a fascinating insight into Annan's historic burial grounds. Kathleen will weave together episodes from the town's rich past with accounts of intriguing characters, who helped shape Annan's story.

Guests will also have the opportunity to view examples of folk art and explore the meanings behind gravestone symbolism.

Booking essential - places are strictly limited.

Thursday 1st August at 7pm - Meet at Annan Old Parish Church

27/07/2024

This Sunday's Dark Tales of Old Moffat Tour is now fully booked! Warmest thanks to everyone who has supported the tour, will be great to see you tomorrow evening!

And if you've missed it this time, we have a few places left on our September 27th tour, part of the fabulous Walk Moffat Weekend!

Sunday also sees our region's Dark Sky Town play host to the marvellous Moffat Mystical Market, which starts at 12 noon, and we highly recommend a visit!

26/07/2024

A nice uplifting piece in the Dumfries and Galloway Standard highlighting our region's successes in the South of Scotland Thistle Award finals; 17 amazing businesses and dear friends, including The Globe Inn and Queensberry House B&B, Moffat in Moffat.

Congratulations everyone and the very best of luck!

You might spot some familiar faces!

25/07/2024

Bonnie Jean and The Bard: New Tour Set to Explore The Life of Jean Armour and Robert Burns. We're delighted to announce an exciting collaboration between Mostly Ghostly and the historic The Globe Inn, inspired by the life of one of Scotland's most remarkable and memorable women - Jean Armour Burns - entitled: Bonnie Jean and The Bard.

The storytelling walk, which launches this August, aims to explore Jean's life and profound relationships she shared with her husband, Robert Burns, her beloved children, friends and acquaintances, delving into the many rich layers of her story. Guests will gain an alternative perspective on Burns through the eyes of Jean.

Taking on the role as Jean, our very own Mary Wood will bring alive her character in her own inimitable style, accompanied by John and Kathleen.

Part two of the tour will be given over to a visit to Burns' favourite howff - The Globe Inn - dating all the way back to 1610 and led by Kathleen, who is also resident storyteller and tour guide at The Globe. Guests will immerse themselves in thought-provoking accounts of Burns' time in Dumfries and his intrinsic connections with The Globe Inn.

Watch this space for our launch date! We also welcome private bookings and delighted to have received our first one already! We look forward to your enquiries.

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Photo 4 courtesy of Phil Rigby

24/07/2024

Superb night shared with our guests on the Crichton Crypt Tour! We were thrilled to welcome you along and enjoyed sharing our intriguing collection of histories and mysteries of The Crichton. We equally loved hearing your personal stories and perspectives.

Thank you all so much for supporting the tour! Hope to see you again soon.:)

24/07/2024

Filming with Eye Scotland... What a fantastic experience last night in the company of friend and filmmaker Jonathan Wheeler at Lochmaben Castle Loch. Warmest thanks to Jonathan for his enthusiasm, expertise, and creative genius; it's been a joy working with you, and super-excited about seeing our wee film!

Watch this space folks!

24/07/2024

**Tonight - The Crichton Crypt Tour!** Looking forward to welcoming our guests to The Crichton this evening. If you'd like to join us, we have limited places left, with full details below.

Always a pleasure to share our passion for the history and folklore of The Crichton with you, as we explore familiar and lesser-known areas of the glorious Crichton Memorial Church.

Wednesday 24th July at 7pm (tour lasts approx. 2 hours 30 mins)

Ticket booking link in comments section and also available at the Midsteeple Box Office.

23/07/2024

Experience the Crichton Crypt Tour with Mostly Ghostly! Tomorrow night (Wednesday), we're delighted to be back at The Crichton, and looking forward to welcoming guests to our .

Discover a wealth of fascinating accounts from the history of The Crichton, entwined with local folklore and ghost stories, as you explore the familiar and hidden environs of the Crichton Memorial Church.

Wednesday 24th July at 7pm

Ticket link in comments section and also available at the Midsteeple Box Office.

The Crichton.