High Street Graveyard Tour
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High Street Graveyard Tour
By Elgin Ghost Tours
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Lowest price guaranteeReserve now & pay laterFree cancellation
Ages 0-120, max of 100 per group
Duration: 1–2 hours
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Mobile ticket
Live guide: English, Spanish
More
- Hear about an unsolved murder in town
- What happened to the oldest graveyard in town
- Elgin's only documented Poltergeist case
- Start:
- Elgin Museum, 1 High St, Elgin IV30 1EQ, UKBeside the pillar in front of Elgin Museum
End:- Poundland, 161-163 High St, Elgin IV30 1DR, UKThe Dandy Lion Statue marks the end of this tour.
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 186568P1- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 100 travelers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
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Itinerary
- Elgin Museum, 1 High St, Elgin IV30 1EQ, UKBeside the pillar in front of Elgin Museum
- Pass byElgin Museum
- 161-163 High St, Elgin IV30 1DR, UKThe Dandy Lion Statue marks the end of this tour.
About the operator
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- chriswR1840NO0 contributionsA passionate & knowledgeable tour that’s makes your experience so much better.When you attend a tour and the knowledge of the guide is unbelievable and it’s clear this is something they’re passionate about, that makes the experience all the better. We did 2 tours on the same day and in all honesty, that gave us an appetite for more and we could have done another. Excellent value for money and highly recommend.Written August 23, 2024
- Journey6696640 contributionsA vivid and entertaining historical tourA great tour, full of historical information and gory, spooky facts! Lynda was very knowledgeable and friendly, and was great with our children (12 and 16).Written August 9, 2024
- weightwatch0 contributionsA brilliant tourHad a great time on the witches tour with lynda as our guide. She knows everything about the history of the area and the witch trials which was very interesting and I learned a lot of horrible and gruesome facts that I was unaware of. Lynda is a great quide and really funny and we had a brilliant timeWritten August 9, 2024
- Coeliaceatsout0 contributionsFun and interesting.My husband and I, and our 11 year old daughter, did the Witch Tour in Elgin with Lynda as our guide. Lynda was amazing, and she has extensive knowledge about the history of the area. There wasn't a single question she couldn't answer! Whilst walking between landmarks, Lynda entertained us with really interesting stories about why people feared witches and how it all came about. She is a great storyteller and I enjoyed learning about the history of the area we were visiting. My daughter enjoyed hunting around outside Boots on the high street to find old stonework that Lynda mentioned in the tour. She gave us ideas for places to visit and where to have lunch, thanks so much Lynda. Highly recommend!Written July 26, 2024
- gerryl6620 contributionsOoo, Ooo, Witchy Woman!Took a group of 22 on the Witch Tour a few weeks ago. Was truly wonderful! Our guide was a plethora of historical knowledge, whether it was about the witch trials, Elgin, or just the UK in general, and was able to convey this in a delightful manner that kept us captivated and entertained. She has a unique talent and was able to quickly gauge the demeanor of the group and add wit as appropriate. Highly recommend this tour if you are in the Elgin area!!!Written June 27, 2024
- ailishp20240 contributionsBook this now!!We booked this tour on the Sunday as part of our friend’s hen weekend. The tour guide was a perfect mixture of funny, entertaining and super knowledgeable- she made me come away wanting to know so much more about the history of Elgin, it’s honestly infectious! She was also able to gauge the energy of the group- giving us the grizzly details when we were leaning in, keeping us going and engaging in all our banter. The bride to be had such an amazing time, thank you for making our weekend awesome!Written April 9, 2024
- Adventure094712992800 contributionsTruly chilling!We recently took the Witch Tour in Elgin with Lynda Dean, who believes that a city's lifeblood lies in its history. It was incredibly fascinating to learn about the rich history of this city, and this tour only scratched the surface. The details of the witch trials were both eerie and eye-opening – realizing how anyone could be accused is truly chilling. Lynda, our guide, impressed us with her professionalism, sense of humor, and extensive knowledge. She not only made the dark history engaging but also sparked our curiosity to explore the histories of other regions in the country and beyond. We were left amazed at how much there is still to discover!Written January 5, 2024
- fionadO1984RO0 contributionsWitches Tour, ElginDid this tour with family as something different to do for s few hours. Lots of history on the area around the cathedral and surrounding area. Information about the witches and the horrendous number of them killed!Written November 19, 2023
- Mylittlewitch0 contributionsGreat tour fantastic guideFantastic and educational tour. Our guide was so knowledgeable of the area and the horrendous things done to the poor souls accused of witchcraft. Wasn’t sure it would be husbands cup of tea but he really enjoyed it too. Was a cold night in November but was so good didn’t even notice. Highly recommend to anyone with an interest in witch trials,ghosts or just history in general xxWritten November 14, 2023
- H9815TKlorrainec0 contributionsHistoric witch tour of ElginVery informative with a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. Weather was lousy but very glad we did it. Well worth it.Written October 30, 2023
- N2341EOchristinem0 contributions10/10 Highly recommend!🧙♀️Really fantastic and interesting tour! My partner and I went on Lyndas witches tour which kicked off at the meeting point outside the Elgin Museum. Lynda walked us through the wicked history of how the witches were walk through the town to trial for their death at Elgins famous Cathedral! Lynda really knows how to tell a story and has a great field of knowledge local and afar. Not to mention Lyndas wicked sense humour that had me and my partner in stitches throughout! I learned so many things about the witches of Scotland and Lynda's tour definitely has made me want to know more! Highly recommend! Thanks for the tour we had a fab day!🧡🧙♀️🧹📚Written October 28, 2023
- Deductress0 contributionsEngaging, knowledgeable and genuinely entertaining.Lynda is an excellent tour guide - she's extremely engaging, knowledgeable and genuinely entertaining. My friend and I were fortunate enough to get a tour with her just to ourselves, and it was brilliant to have such a specialised tour. You visit various areas in Elgin town, but at no point do you feel rushed or overwhelmed with information - Lynda is very natural in the way she leads her tours. It was also great to have a genuine local take us around, someone who knows the place inside and out - to the point she recognised and greeted many people we walked past. I actually studied the witch trials at university, it was my area of interest, which I never made Lynda aware of - and I learnt many new things from her tour! Which was fantastic for me. As such, I highly recommend this tour for those of you completely new to the history of the witch trials, and for those, like me, who have been studying or interested in it for many years.Written August 3, 2023
- princesspaiger0 contributionsHighly recommend this tour.Wow we had an amazing tour. Linda is an excellent tour guide who is just a well of knowledge. Kids and adults loved it. We learned so many things we would never have known. Thank you so much for great memoriesWritten July 26, 2023
- 366kirstenc0 contributionsFantasticIt was amazing, Linda was fascinating and funny and is a true wealth of knowledge. Highly recommend her tours. Determined to go on all her other tours now, as if they are only half as good as this one they'll still be well worth itWritten June 24, 2023
- Patricia T0 contributionsDon’t miss out on all the stories! Great fun!Amazing local folktales from our guide, very interesting stories from the inquisition era. Definitely a must-try for witchy enthusiasts. Amazing walk with such lovely weather as well.Written June 20, 2023
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Sean p
London, UK13 contributions
Oct 2021
Fantastic tour with Linda on a Saturday evening that entertained our group and kept the teenagers gripped for over 2 hours. Linda is a master storyteller, of the traditional art, and imparted in depth knowledge on Elgins secret history that will never be forgotten by the audience. We saw so much that we have walked past hundreds of times and not noticed. Content was very suitable for all ages and is tailored for the age of the audience. I would highly recommend and will be looking to join more of the tours on different subjects in the future. Bring your listening skills and a warm set of clothes for an enjoyable delve into 17 th century Elgin.
Written October 23, 2021
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Thank you for a wonderful review.
I'm very glad everyone enjoyed the tour, and hopefully there were no nightmares for the young ones in the group :)
Written October 24, 2021
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Alison E
Glasgow, UK1 contribution
Kids loved the ghost stories and are still talking about them the day after. Our guide was very friendly and told us she tailors the stories to her current audience. Kept the kids engaged for a couple of hours
Written June 30, 2021
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I am so glad you enjoyed it :)
Written July 5, 2021
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pi c
5 contributions
Oct 2020 • Couples
We really loved this tour. The guide was very knowledgeable and passionate about what she has to explain to her public. You learn lots of interesting facts and hear a few good spooky ghost histories. She was very good at explain the purposes of small things that are still visible in Elgin's architecture but you don't realise that are there. I highly recommend this tour to everybody, tourists and residents alike.
Written October 13, 2020
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Thank you for such a lovely review :)
Written October 22, 2020
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Michaela G
1 contribution
Oct 2021
Just done the graveyard tour. Our fantastic guide dressed up in her victorian undertaker costume, was a great storyteller bringing old elgin to life with fine details and fantastic humour and a wee drop of spooky, well pitched for the girl guides I was with. Absolutely brilliant evening and great value for money. Cant wait to do another one.
Written October 5, 2021
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This was such fun, the Guides were brilliant, and so many random questions which (almost) tested my knowledge.
I really enjoyed this group, and the random questions showed they were taking it all in too.
A HUGE THANK YOU very much to everyone for coming along .
Written October 11, 2021
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Ray
London, UK5 contributions
Jul 2021
Great evening and what a fantastic tour guide! We loved her top hat and zany costume. Who could have imagined the gruesome and secret stories she could tell about life (and death) in Elgin.
Our tour guide was captivating and interesting and funny and engaging - even keeping the attention of the two teenagers in our family group.
We would highly recommend this tour. Thankyou!
Our tour guide was captivating and interesting and funny and engaging - even keeping the attention of the two teenagers in our family group.
We would highly recommend this tour. Thankyou!
Written July 29, 2021
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I am rather fond of Costumery :)
Very happy to hear you all enjoyed it :)
Written July 30, 2021
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Allison
East Kilbride, UK3 contributions
Oct 2020 • Couples
We had such an interesting, fun morning with our very knowledgable tour guide. She has a passion for Elgin’s History & we could have easily spent the full day listening to her stories.
We will definitely be booking again to find out more.
We will definitely be booking again to find out more.
Written October 23, 2020
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Thank you for such a great review. I look forward to seeing you again :)
Written October 23, 2020
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fabqueen
4 contributions
Jul 2021 • Family
An excellent evening spent hearing facts and stories about Elgin's high Street. From teen to retiree we all enjoyed the ghost stories, and our host's captivating personality. Would highly recommend this to everyone.
Written July 29, 2021
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I'm so happy you all enjoyed it :)
Written July 30, 2021
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aeat0n
Inverness, UK94 contributions
We had a really nice afternoon at Elgin Ghost Tours. The lady was so knowledgeable, had a lovely manner and you can clearly see that she is very passionate about what she does. She has a wealth of knowledge that she shares. Some spooky stories, and quirky facts. Really worth booking to pass a couple of hours for both tourists and locals 👻
Written September 6, 2020
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Thank you so much, very glad you enjoyed it :)
Written September 7, 2020
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Rianna T
4 contributions
A great tour for learning more about Elgin’s colourful history and the various stone artefacts located around the town. Our tour guide was very captivating and considerate of her group throughout the tour. Would have benefited from more interactive components but was a great experience. I would recommend this tour for gaining a greater appreciation of the town and it’s history!
Written September 18, 2020
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Thank you so much. :)
Written September 20, 2020
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Elizabeth s
1 contribution
Jul 2021 • Family
Our tour guide was brilliant. Full of historical facts and gory stories about Elgins past. Our family - adults and kids (two boys aged 10 and 13) all loved the tour. This was the kids first gory walking tour and our guide made sure she pitched it at just the right level for us all to enjoy. A great way to learn more about Elgin and feel a part of its history.
Written July 1, 2021
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The boys were lovely, and very attentive. So glad you all enjoyed it.
Thank you very much
Written July 5, 2021
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how much do you for to pay for kids? How long is the tour and what time does it start?
Written July 11, 2022
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