Ghosts of the Edinburgh Vaults

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Your three-minute read: Descend into the depths of Edinburgh's underground and meet the ghostly residents of the city's infamous Vaults.

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Dear Ghost Enthusiast,

Welcome to Scotland's capital, where the streets are not just filled with history, but also with layers of hidden, ghostly tales beneath them. Today, we're venturing below the bustling Old Town, into the eerie world of the Edinburgh Vaults.

Constructed in the 18th century, these underground chambers were initially used as storage spaces and workshops for local businesses. However, as conditions worsened, they became the haunt of the less fortunate, a den for illicit activities, and even rumored to have been the hunting grounds for infamous body snatchers.

Now, these vaults are best known for their otherworldly occupants. There's Mr. Boots, an aggressive entity known to throw stones, whisper darkly, and even shove visitors. He's most often sensed in the final vault, where a menacing air prevails.

But it's not all sinister shadows here. The spirit of a little boy, named Jack, is said to hold hands with visitors, his ghostly fingers felt as a faint, cold touch. Some leave toys for him, which are often found moved the next day.

And let's not forget the countless reports of unexplained sounds – distant voices, heavy footsteps, and sudden drops in temperature, creating a chill that seems to seep into your very bones.

A visit to the Edinburgh Vaults is like stepping into a time capsule, one that's brimming with residual energy and echoes of the past – some of it not quite ready to be history yet.

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Want more information about this story? Check out the links below!

▶️ The Travel Channel investigates The Edinburgh Vaults.
🗺️ Book a tour through Visit Scotland!

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That's our spectral scoop from Edinburgh for this week's Micro Ghosting. Remember, beneath every city's streets lies another layer of untold stories, some of them waiting in the dark to be rediscovered.

Yours in ghostly journeys,
105ive Films Fear Lab Team

PS. Ever walked through history's hidden corridors or felt a ghostly hand in the dark? Share your eerie expeditions with us, and they might just feature in our next ghostly guide! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿👻