ABERDEEN CASTLE FIELD GUIDE
Aberdeen After Dark: A Halloween Walk Through Gallows, Witch Trials and Ghosts
A 1.5‑hour, after‑dark walking event that traces Aberdeen’s most chilling episodes — public executions, witch trials and the ghost of Marion Hardie — essential reading before you book limited Halloween tickets.
Aberdeen After Dark: A Halloween Walk Through Gallows, Witch Trials and Ghosts.
This is a Halloween‑only walking tour of Aberdeen that brings the city’s darker chapters into the open: murderers, slave owners, body‑snatchers, kidnappers and the sites of public executions. In a compact 1.5‑hour route you’ll hear the stories behind famous witch trials and the ghost of Marion Hardie, a spine‑chilling synopsis of the city’s grim past.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Public beheadings and executions
The tour foregrounds Aberdeen’s history of public executions and the city’s gallows—stories told on the streets where they unfolded, unflinching and documentary in tone.
The ghost of Marion Hardie
One of the named highlights is the ghost of Marion Hardie; the special Halloween route includes the tale and sightings connected to her story.
Witch trials and violent episodes
Expect accounts of Aberdeen’s famous witch trials, the killings at the Saltoun Arms and other violent episodes—material presented as part of the Halloween program.
What the day feels like
What the tour feels like
This after‑dark walking event condenses Aberdeen’s darkest stories into a brisk 1.5‑hour route. Presented as a Halloween special, the tour leads guests through streets and stopping points where murder, public execution and witchcraft trials once played out, delivered with a tone meant to thrill and unsettle.
THE HISTORY
Public beheadings and executions
The tour foregrounds Aberdeen’s history of public executions and the city’s gallows—stories told on the streets where they unfolded, unflinching and documentary in tone.
THE GHOSTS
The ghost of Marion Hardie
One of the named highlights is the ghost of Marion Hardie; the special Halloween route includes the tale and sightings connected to her story.
THE TRIALS
Witch trials and violent episodes
Expect accounts of Aberdeen’s famous witch trials, the killings at the Saltoun Arms and other violent episodes—material presented as part of the Halloween program.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this tour suits—and who should reconsider.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Special Halloween event running 30 Oct–2 Nov 2025 with departures at 18:30 and 20:30 on those dates.
The tour runs for 1.5 hours and is priced at £15 per person.
Meet outside The Wig on Castle Street before departure.
This is a ticketed, limited‑capacity Halloween special—book early. The tour is only suitable for participants aged 18 and over.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the tour?
The tour lasts 1.5 hours.
Where do we meet?
The meeting point is outside The Wig on Castle Street.
When does the Halloween event run?
The special event runs from 30 October to 2 November 2025 with departures at 6:30pm and 8:30pm.
How much does the tour cost?
The price is £15 per person.
Who can attend?
The tour is only suitable for people aged 18 and over.