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Adam Lyal's Witchery Tales: The Darker Side of Old Edinburgh

Adam Lyal's Witchery Tales: The Darker Side of Old Edinburgh

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Adam Lyal is fast becoming one of Edinburgh's most famous characters. No mean feat considering he was executed for highway robbery in the city's Grassmarket on the 27th March 1811.

His book comes to us 177 years after his demise and is based on his well-known nightly Old Town 'Witchery' walking tour. Inside you will find many authentic stories from Edinburgh's long and gory past. There are dark accounts of violence and crime, vivid descriptions of hangings and executions, information on plagues and disasters, and finally haunting tales of witchcraft and the supernatural.

As on his tour, Mr Lyal uses these stories to bring some of the character and atmosphere of the Old Town back to life. Visitors and locals alike are sure to enjoy the dark and wild side of Edinburgh's history in Adam Lyal's Witchery Tales.

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ISBN13: 9780948473081
ISBN10: 0948473088
Language: English
Publication Year: 1999
Format: Paperback

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  • One Line Summary

    Gothic tales for lovers of dark Edinburgh history.

  • Who is this book for?

    If you're fascinated by Edinburgh's macabre past, this book is a compelling read. It brings the city's darker side to life through vivid stories of crime, punishment, and supernatural lore, much like walking through the historic streets yourself. Fans of ghost stories and historical mysteries will find it particularly captivating.

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