Can you share some funny Edinburgh stories?

One funny story is when a group was on the Duke of Edinburgh Award expedition. They got lost in the woods but instead of panicking, they started making up their own survival guide with the silliest ideas like using leaves as umbrellas against non - existent rain. It was all in good fun and they eventually found their way back.

Sure. There's a tale about a haunted castle in Edinburgh. Legends say that at night, you can hear the screams of long - dead prisoners. The castle has a long and bloody history, and these stories have been passed down through generations. Also, there are stories of witches being persecuted in Edinburgh in the old days, and their vengeful spirits are said to roam the streets, especially in the areas where they were once tried and executed.

A well - known Edinburgh ghost story involves the Witchery by the Castle. There are rumors of a headless drummer boy being seen in the area. It's thought to be related to the building's history. The building was once part of a complex with a dark past. Some say that at night, you can hear the faint sound of a drum being beaten by the headless apparition. And there are also tales of a female ghost who wanders the halls, perhaps a victim of some long - forgotten tragedy.

A group on the Duke of Edinburgh Award journey got caught in a light rain. One of the participants, who was very proud of his 'outdoor skills', started building a huge shelter out of branches. But it was so big and poorly made that it collapsed on him, covering him in leaves and twigs. Everyone burst into laughter.

Sure. Once there was a cat that tried to catch its own tail. It spun around in circles, looking so confused. It was hilarious.

Sure. There's the tale of the South Bridge Vaults. These were used for various purposes in the past. People say that there's a malevolent spirit down there. Some visitors have reported being pushed or having a feeling of being watched very closely. It's really terrifying because it's not just a simple apparition sighting but a sense of real danger in that dark and damp place.

One more to mention is 'Sunset Song' by Lewis Grassic Gibbon. Although it focuses more on rural Scotland, Edinburgh also plays a role in the broader context of the story. It's a powerful novel about family, love, and the changing rural landscape in the shadow of the city.

One funny story is about a tour guide in Edinburgh. He was leading a group through the old streets when he suddenly tripped over a cobblestone. But instead of getting embarrassed, he quickly made up a story about how that cobblestone was cursed and if anyone else stepped on it, they would have to sing a Scottish song. It made everyone laugh and the rest of the tour was full of people trying to avoid that'special' cobblestone.

Well, there might be a story where a little kid tried to put on his dad's big shoes and walk around. He waddled like a duck and everyone burst out laughing. It's these simple and unexpected moments that make the stories funny.

Sure. Here is one. A man went to the dentist. The dentist said, 'You need a crown.' The man replied, 'Finally someone thinks I'm a king!'