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Beyond Hogwarts: The ghost's of George Heriots

Beyond Hogwarts: The ghost's of George Heriots

Eerie Edinburgh vor 2 Jahren

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In this episode, we delve into the eerie histories of George
Heriot's School and Lauriston Castle.

George Heriot's School, possibly an inspiration for Hogwarts, is
renowned for its academic excellence and ghost stories.

Beverly, who worked there in the 1980s, shares her experiences of
strange occurrences and ghostly encounters. She describes cold
spots, moving objects, and a vase that mysteriously levitated and
smashed. Beverly and her colleagues also saw a dark, shadowy
figure that felt malevolent but suddenly disappeared.

We start by focusing on the aftermath of the Rough Wooing in
1544, when King Henry VIII's forces devastated Edinburgh and the
surrounding areas, including Lauriston Castle.

Rebuilt in the late 16th century, the castle is now said to be
haunted by the Grey Lady, a servant named Janet who took her own
life. Visitors have reported sightings of Janet's ghost, with
recent photographs capturing mysterious figures within the
castle.

Join us as we uncover the eerie histories and legends of
Lauriston Castle and George Heriot's School.

Are these stories just folklore, or is there something
supernatural at play? Watch and decide!

Huge thank you to Beverly for reaching out and sharing her story.