Scotland is one of the world’s best countries to visit if you love dark history. There are so many Scotland destinations with a history of Scottish Clans battling each other at the Culloden Moor or the betrayal at Glen Coe to the most horrific witch trials in the world – Scotland has it all.
However, it is still the perfect place for those seeking out touristy things to do in Edinburgh, checking out the puffins at North Berwick, spending a day tasting Scotch Whisky or exploring the charming Dean Village in Edinburgh.
Scotland is also the perfect place if you want to spend a year or two living in a foreign country. You can check out all of the posts related to Scotland below. Otherwise, you can check out the dark & spooky history posts here or all posts related to living in Scotland here.
Looking for more dark history posts in Europe? Check out the list of European Countries full of dark history and spooky stories here.
Or do you want to hop across the pond? be sure to check out the best dark history and spooky travel in North America. You can also check out the Spooky Travel Guides for more dark travel inspiration.
If you love podcasts filled with a dark history and haunted ghost stories from all over the world, be sure to check out the Everything is Spooky in the Dark Podcast!
All Scotland Destination Posts
23 Fun Things to Do in Edinburgh for Adults
Are you looking for fun things for adults to do in Edinburgh? If you enjoy spending the night out in the town without the sounds of screaming children echoing through…
How to Apply for a UK Working Holiday Visa (Updated 2025)
Want to experience life as a local in Scotland, England or Wales? You need a UK Youth Mobility Scheme Visa! There are several ways of turning the dream of moving…
Halloween in Edinburgh: 28 Spooky Things to Do in 2024
Want to spend Halloween in Edinburgh? Edinburgh is the most haunted place in Scotland, so it is the perfect place to spend the spooky season. A ghost story is tied…
Witches in Scotland
As the panic of witchcraft swept over Northern Europe, witches in Scotland were not something to be feared. Scotland had its fair share of healers and herbalists. However, these people…
The Pros and Cons of Living in Scotland
So, you’re considering moving to Scotland and want to discover the pros and cons of living in Scotland before packing your bags and hopping onto the next flight. I have…
The 12 Best Ghost Tours in Edinburgh (Updated 2025)
Is it a trip to Edinburgh if you don’t do something spooky? I recommend taking one of the best ghost tours in Edinburgh to complete your spooky Scottish itinerary. The…
Moving to Scotland from the US: The Ultimate How to Guide
So, you’ve decided to move to Scotland. You’ve made the right choice! Living in Scotland is one of the best things I have ever done with my life, and I…
The 7 Best Pub Crawls in Edinburgh (& Alcohol Based Tours)
Edinburgh is home to some of the best pubs in Scotland. So many pubs are filled with history with ties to famous authors while others are buried deep below the…
The 6 Best Whisky Tours in Edinburgh
What is a visit to Edinburgh without a tour and a tasting of Scotland’s most iconic drink? Head on one of the best whisky tours in Edinburgh and see which…
The 10 Best Cemetery Tours in Edinburgh
Do you love graveyards? Why not take one of the best cemetery tours in Edinburgh to fuel your love of exploring Gothic tombstones that line several of Edinburgh’s most history…
Edinburgh VS Glasgow: Which City Should You Move To?
Are you planning on moving to Scotland and unsure what Scottish city you should move to? Edinburgh Vs. Glasgow: Which Scottish city Should You Move to? Each city has its…
Edinburgh Castle Ghosts – Is Edinburgh Castle Haunted?
Have you ever wondered if Edinburgh Castle is haunted? With over 900 years of history, surely there have been at least one or two ghosts spotted on the grounds, right? Or…
The Dark History of Half Hangit Maggie
On September 2nd, 1724, a young woman named Margaret Dickson faced a crowd of onlookers booing her, excited to see her fall to her death, hanged on a gibbet in…
How to Find a Flat in Glasgow
Have you recently moved to Glasgow and are still trying to find a flat? Glasgow is a fantastic place to live, and the fact that it can be pretty challenging…
The 16 Best Edinburgh Vaults Tour in 2025
Are you looking for the best Edinburgh vaults tour and unsure which one is for you? Do you want to make your Edinburgh underground tour extra spooky with tales of…
13 Books Set in Scotland That Everyone Should Read
Get ready to be whisked away to the beautiful Scottish landscape and historical cities with these 13 books set in Scotland. From stories dating back to the Jacobite Rebellion. From…
Mary King’s Close – Edinburgh’s Plague Infested Underground Street
Deep beneath Edinburgh’s Royal Mile sits a dark secret. Once rife with the plague, a narrow alleyway is buried underground in Edinburgh’s City Chambers. Mary King’s Close was located in…
16 Reasons You Should Move to Glasgow Scotland
If you are thinking about moving to Scotland and can’t decide where you want to live, here are 16 reasons you should move to Glasgow. 16 Reasons You Should Move…
28 Unusual Things to do in Edinburgh
If you are looking for unusual things to do in Edinburgh, you have come to the right place. This is a list of actual off the beaten path things to…
Historic Edinburgh Cemeteries to Explore
I’m an avid fan of old cemeteries, and Scotland has them in abundance. Edinburgh, Scotland’s compact and hilly capital, is home to magnificent historical cemeteries you shouldn’t miss during your…
Things to do When You Move to Scotland – The Moving to Scotland Checklist
You have moved to Scotland. Now, what do you do? It can be overwhelming to figure out what you need to do when you first arrive in your new home…
Best Haunted Pubs in Edinburgh
Edinburgh is known for being a city full of spooky things to do. With so many attractions filled with dark and haunted history, there is no shortage of pubs with…
32 Things to Do in Edinburgh Scotland
Edinburgh, the capital city of Scotland, is filled with so much history and beauty. If you are looking for things to do in Edinburgh Scotland – the city has a…
Haunted Places in Glasgow
Scotland is known for being spooky, haunted and full of a dark history. Glasgow is no exception, although not as haunted as Edinburgh, there are plenty of haunted places in…
What to Expect When You Move to Scotland
Moving to Scotland can be full of surprises especially if you aren’t aware of some of their colloquialisms, the Scottish culture or just everyday things that are a part of…
Burke and Hare Edinburgh Tour: The Best Self-Guided Tour of the Burke and Hare Murders
Follow the trail of Edinburgh’s most notorious serial killing duo and explore the real sites of their murders on a Burke and Hare Edinburgh tour. The infamous duo used to…
Flodden Wall – The Medieval Defence Walls that Surrounded Old Town Edinburgh
Have you ever sauntered around Edinburgh and wondered how old some of the buildings and structures were? What about the seemingly unimportant walls that line Greyfriars Kirkyard? If you’ve explored…
Ghosts of St Andrews: The Haunted History of St. Andrews Cathedral & St. Andrews Castle
Although best known for its golf courses and university, St. Andrews has a much darker side with a macabre history. St. Andrews Cathedral in Fife was once the site of…
What to Pack for Scotland – 13 Essential Items to Pack for Scotland
Figuring out what to pack for Scotland for a trip can seem stressful at first. When you add the fact that you are moving to Scotland, even just temporarily –…
Things to do in North Berwick – 19 Must-Visit Places in the Captivating Scottish Seaside Town
North Berwick is a coastal town located 30km outside Edinburgh on the shores of the Firth of Forth in East Lothian, Scotland. The tiny seaside community attracts history lovers with…
Dark History at Holyrood Park in Edinburgh Scotland
Dark history is everywhere at Holyrood Park. If you’ve ever walked around Edinburgh, you’ll know that no matter where you go, you’re going to be walking through history. The Dark…
Dark Travel and Spooky Places to Visit in Scotland
Scotland is a land of dark history, with some spooky and dark stories from times past. It’s a place where mystical landscapes and abandoned castles have been left to ruin…
How to Make Friends in Edinburgh
Just moved to a new city and want to meet people and make friends? Making friends in a new city can be difficult and intimidating for almost everyone. Luckily, Scottish…
Dark History at the Tolbooth Tavern in Edinburgh
If you want to embrace dark history and immerse yourself in a spooky atmosphere, the Tolbooth Tavern in Edinburgh is a must-visit. Here you can grab some unique Scottish pub…
Visiting The Royal Botanic Garden in Edinburgh
Visit the Royal Botanic Garden in Edinburgh for a peaceful day out spent walking amongst thousands of beautiful flowers. If you’re looking for relaxing things to do in Edinburgh, exploring…
The Jazz Bar in Edinburgh Scotland
When you think of somewhere with a fantastic jazz scene, do you picture Edinburgh? If not, visiting the Jazz Bar in Edinburgh will change your mind! Edinburgh is home to…
The Scotch Whisky Experience in Edinburgh
Step into the delicious world of Scotch whisky with a visit to the Scotch Whisky Experience in Edinburgh, Scotland. One of the best things to do in Edinburgh, the Scotch…
Things to do in Edinburgh: St. Giles Cathedral
If you’re looking for things to do in Edinburgh, St Giles Cathedral is a fantastic place to spend an afternoon. Located in the heart of Edinburgh on the historic Royal…
Things to do in Edinburgh: Scott Monument
What gets narrower the higher you go and is terrifying for claustrophobic people who are also afraid of heights? That’s right — The Scott Monument in Edinburgh! The gorgeous Gothic…
Things to do in Edinburgh: Surgeons Hall Museum
Spend a day reliving medical and surgical history at the Surgeons Hall Museum in Edinburgh. The medical museum is one of the most unusual things to do in Edinburgh. It…
Things to do in Dean Village in Edinburgh Scotland
If you’re looking to escape from the bustling centre of Edinburgh, head down to the picturesque Dean Village and discover the perfect place to spend a peaceful afternoon. The remarkable…
Where to Live in Edinburgh: Finding a Flat or Renting a Room
Have you recently moved to Edinburgh Scotland for a working holiday? Or are you considering moving to Edinburgh and want to know what to expect when looking for a place…
Haunted Castles to Stay Overnight in Scotland
Have you ever wanted to visit a haunted castle and possibly meet the castle ghosts of Scotland? Or better yet, have you ever wanted to stay in a haunted castle…
Haunted Hotels in Scotland
Scotland is one of the most haunted countries on the planet, home to eerie underground vaults, an unnerving possessed cemetery, spine-chilling cursed castles and bloody tormented battlefields that changed Scotland’s…
23 Reasons You Should Move to Edinburgh
Have you been thinking about moving to Scotland for university or on a working holiday? Anywhere you pick in Scotland will be an excellent choice, because the country is such…
Jobs in Scotland for Foreigners
Do you want to work abroad in Scotland? Whether you’re moving there temporarily on a youth visa or you’re making a permanent move to Scotland, you’ll need to find a…
Spooky Things to do in Edinburgh Scotland
Looking for haunted and spooky things to do in Edinburgh, Scotland? The capital of Scotland and Europe’s most haunted city, Edinburgh bears a grim and horrible past just waiting to…
Spending the Night Inside the Edinburgh Vaults
Edinburgh is a city oozing with creepy historic events, many of which have paranormal backstories. Once upon a time, Scotland’s capital decided to throw an amazing festival called “Mary King’s…
What it’s Like Working at Edinburgh Zoo
Edinburgh has an abundance of really cool visitor attractions which offer unique job opportunities. I’ve always been drawn to jobs where I can educate people about the place in which…
Glasgow Necropolis – Exploring the City of the Dead
As darkness falls and the sparkling lights of the city appear in the distance, I am in the Glasgow Necropolis, exploring the city of the dead. I’m encapsulated by a…