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Ghost Stories for Christmas

Ghost Stories for Christmas

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Prepare for a shivery evening as Ghost Stories for Christmas returns to The Sir Arthur Conan Doyle Centre in Edinburgh on Friday 20 November 2026. This atmospheric live storytelling event promises to conjure the chilling spirit of Christmastide with a selection of spectral tales brought vividly to life by a cast of talented performers. Expect an evening steeped in tradition, where the flickering candlelight and hushed tones will transport you to a world of phantoms and folklore. These are not tales for the faint of heart, and as such, the performance is strictly not suitable for children under the age of ten. Whether you're a seasoned aficionado of the uncanny or simply seeking a unique and spine-tingling experience to embrace the darker side of the festive season, this event offers an unforgettable night. Tickets are available for purchase, with prices ranging from £15.87 to £19.12.

Live storytelling one man show bringing the haunting ghost stories of Christmastide to life... (Not suitable for children under 10 years)

Join Edwyrdian Tales beside the glittering lights of the Christmas Tree for three haunting ghost stories of the season. This year our night of festive spirits features terrors from classic authors of the age… H.R. Wakefield, Algernon Blackwood and an original tale from the pen of our storyteller.

In “Lucky’s Grove” a family discover the dangers of bringing in the wrong Christmas Tree for their celebrations. The twinkling fairy lights cannot illuminate the very real darkness they have let loose into their home. In “The Wendigo” a lonely hunting party in far flung pine forests hear the terrible call of the wild. Something walks amongst the towering trees, and upon the wind itself. And in “The Elder Son” a father tries to carve the perfect Christmas gift from a broken tree. A gift he bitterly regrets as soon as it is made.

Bone chilling tales to conjure the spirits of Christmas...

A one-man performance, directed and haunted by Matthew Wood

Please note this is a live performance by Edwyrdian Tales in the beautiful The Helen Duncan Room of the Sir Arthur Conan Doyle Centre – the performance is not being streamed on-line.

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle Centre, 25 Palmerston Place, Edinburgh, EH12 5AP

Doors open 7pm, performance 7.30pm

Performance is 1 hr 20mins without interval

(Please note the The Helen Duncan Room is a first floor venue and there is no lift)

(Not suitable for children under 10 years of age)

Getting there - The Sir Arthur Conan Doyle Centre at 25 Palmerston Place is a listed building in a World Heritage Site and just a five-minute walk from Haymarket.

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Ghost Stories for Christmas takes place on Friday, 20 November 2026 at 19:30.

Ghost Stories for Christmas is held at The Sir Arthur Conan Doyle Centre in Edinburgh (25 Palmerston Place, Edinburgh, EH12 5AP).

Tickets for Ghost Stories for Christmas range from £15.87 to £19.12. Live prices and availability are shown on Eventbrite.

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