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Spooky Halloween, apart from the common spooky decorations UK Edinburgh

#spookyhalloween #100waysoftravel #trip #tripblazers #historicallandmarks #familytrip #localguides 💞Reasons to Recommend: In Edinburgh, UK, apart from common spooky decorations for Spooky Halloween, there are several other spooky attractions and activities: 1. Ghost Tours: Edinburgh is known as one of the most haunted cities in the UK. There are various ghost tours available. For example, you can explore the haunted vaults underground. Several tour companies offer these tours, taking you to the depths of the vaults where spooky tales and paranormal experiences are said to occur. 2. The Edinburgh Dungeon: This is a great place to experience the spooky side of Edinburgh's history. It features spooky, historical, and theatrical shows all year round, and during the Halloween season, they have special shows that bring out even more frights. This year (2024), they have an event called the "Monster of Glamis" from 12 October to 3 November. 3. Samhuinn Fire Festival: On Halloween night (31st October), there is the Samhuinn Fire Festival. Celts dressed in terrifying costumes, holding torches and wearing colorful headpieces, gather at Calton Hill or the Royal Mile to sing, dance, and celebrate. It's a unique and lively event that you don't want to miss. 4. Haunted Locations: Places like Edinburgh Castle and Mary King's Close are known for their haunted reputations. Edinburgh Castle has a long history of being a military fortress, a place of executions, and has many tales of ghost sightings. Mary King's Close is an underground street where the Black Death victims were quarantined and died, adding to its spooky atmosphere. 5. Halloween Parties and Events: There are many Halloween parties and events held in the city, especially in pubs, clubs, and community centers. These events often include music, dance, costume competitions, and special performances to celebrate the spooky holiday. 6. Spooky Themed Displays and Installations: Some areas of the city may have special spooky themed displays and installations, such as life-sized models of monsters, creepy figures, or haunted house setups in public spaces or at specific attractions.
Posted: Oct 12, 2024
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