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Edinburgh, Scotland. A Gruesome Past and Haunted Future. Edinburgh. Most haunted city in the United Kingdom and quite possibly Europe. One of the oldest cemetery’s in Europe. Greyfriars Kirkyard. Greyfriars Kirkyard. 250 tombstones, 14, 270 bodies - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Edinburgh, Scotland
A Gruesome Past and Haunted Future
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Edinburgh
Most haunted city in the United Kingdom and quite possibly Europe.
One of the oldest cemetery’s in Europe
Greyfriars Kirkyard
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Greyfriars Kirkyard
250 tombstones, 14, 270 bodies Stones date back to 13th century and are
written in Latin Covenanters Prison
Who were they? Many were tortured and buried at Greyfriars
Man made hill but what is underneath? Massive grave for plague victims
George Mackenzie (1636-1691)
In charge of prison in the 17h century
Worked for King Charles II
Persecuted the Scottish Presbyterians known as Covenanters
Was known for enjoying sending the Covenanters to he gallows
Mackenzie’s Tomb
Known as the Black Mausoleum
Why do people believe Mackenzie is haunting Greyfriars and
surrounding area?
Homeless man broke into the tomb(1998) 1999, 450 documented attacks, 140 caused
witnesses to collapse City closed Mausoleum, only City of the Dead
tours have right to the tomb
“City of the Dead” warning
“The Mackenzie Poltergeist can cause genuine physical and mental distress.You join the tour at your own risk”
Ghost vs. Poltergeist
Ghost: will do things to scare psychologically
Poltergeist: will physically harm, known to believers as being more aggressive.