Auld Reekie Ghost Tours

piglet74

Hi

i am going to the Edinburgh Tattoo on Thurs nite, and on Friday i was thinking of doing the Auld Reekie "Terror Tour" (i might do the tour and dine option, not sure yet)

anyone done this recently, or any of their other tours?

i will be in Edinburgh til Sunday, where would be a good spot to catch the fireworks at the Castle on the Sat nite?

i am guessing if they are after the 10.30pm tattoo, that would leave them on about midnight, can anyone confirm this for me,

thanks in advance,

Piggy

slbhill

piglet74 wrote: »

i will be in Edinburgh til Sunday, where would be a good spot to catch the fireworks at the Castle on the Sat nite?

i am guessing if they are after the 10.30pm tattoo, that would leave them on about midnight, can anyone confirm this for me,

Most nights the fireworks go around 10.30 or 11 I think - but yes the Saturday ones are later so about midnight would be right. You can see them from most of the city centre - Princes Street etc. If you want to look across at them instead of down then Arthur's Seat is ideal. It's a lovely walk to the top if the weather's nice but you need a fair amount of energy to get up there!

The tours vary hugely - and which is best is very dependent on what you like. If you're looking for a "theatrical experience" you won't want the same tour as if you want some historical accuracy Would also be sure to book ahead at this time of year.

piglet74

slbhill wrote: »

Most nights the fireworks go around 10.30 or 11 I think - but yes the Saturday ones are later so about midnight would be right. You can see them from most of the city centre - Princes Street etc. If you want to look across at them instead of down then Arthur's Seat is ideal. It's a lovely walk to the top if the weather's nice but you need a fair amount of energy to get up there!

The tours vary hugely - and which is best is very dependent on what you like. If you're looking for a "theatrical experience" you won't want the same tour as if you want some historical accuracy Would also be sure to book ahead at this time of year.

is there fireworks every night after the tattoo? i thought it was only Saturday nite!

tbh...i just wanna scare the heart outta my OH!! :rotfl:

scot88

Yes, fireworks every night but Saturday's is the BIG one. Sorry I can't help with ghost tour. Enjoy whatever you decide.

piglet74

scot88 wrote: »

Yes, fireworks every night but Saturday's is the BIG one. Sorry I can't help with ghost tour. Enjoy whatever you decide.

thank you very much,
i didnt realise there was fireworks every night,

i am thinking of going for the tour and dine,

xxlaurissaxx

Personally I would go for the Mary Kings Close tour. It is much better than Auld Reekie. I done auld reekie last year and it was terrible! The vaults they take you too are right next to a club so all you can hear is music. Not very scary!

piglet74

xxlaurissaxx wrote: »

Personally I would go for the Mary Kings Close tour. It is much better than Auld Reekie. I done auld reekie last year and it was terrible! The vaults they take you too are right next to a club so all you can hear is music. Not very scary!

thanks for that, just gonna have a wee "google",

cheers,

piglet74

Thank for the tips, home exhausted (and broke!!) Edinburgh was very expensive indeed over the Tattoo....dont think its usually so dear...it was prob on a par with Dublin i would say,

did the Mary Close Tour, was good, but not at all scary,

had a lovely time and will defo b back next year!