Scotland Halloween | The fascinating Celtic history of Samhuinn

Halloween as we know it today is rooted in ancient Scottish traditions and linked to Celtic lore, a world of spirits and fairy folk. Join us as we explore Scottish and Edinburgh Halloween traditions.

We’ll investigate how Scottish mythology splits the year into four seasons and how the most haunted places in Scotland might well be the space between the worlds of the living and the dead. Discover why Edinburgh Halloween involves trick-or-treating and how Scotland’s ancient history still influences our celebrations today.

This October, join us on an Edinburgh Halloween tour. Learn more about Scottish traditions and visit one of the most haunted places in Scotland on the most haunted of nights. Join us in Edinburgh’s underground: Blair Street Underground Vaults.
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➤ Chapters
00:00-00:46 Scotland Halloween
00:46-02:07 Scottish traditions: the Celtic beginnings of Samhuinn
02:07-03:24 Scottish mythology: The realms of the living and the dead
03:24-04:25 The roots of Trick-or-Treating
04:25-05:32 What is a Pagan 'Dumb Supper'?
05:32-06:36 The influence of Christianity: Scotland ancient history
06:36-07:43 Closing

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➤ Who are we?
Mercat Tours is a local family business dedicated to revealing Edinburgh’s hidden histories. We provide award-winning history walks and Edinburgh ghost tours that connect you with the people of the city’s past. Explore everything from Scottish mythology to one of the most haunted places in Scotland: the Blair Street Underground Vaults, part of the South Bridge Vaults. Join us as we weave Scottish ghost stories by candlelight.

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