Mostly Ghostly would like to wish our friends and supporters a very Happy New Year 2017 and look forward with great optimism to the next twelve months! As you may know, this is the Year of History, Heritage and Archaeology and we plan to celebrate by bringing you a range of exciting new tours...

They say the grass never grows where she fell… Famously haunted by Lady Marion Carruthers, the stunning countryside retreat of Comlongon Castle will host a thrilling new Mostly Ghostly tour this autumn. Comlongon Ghost Tour is the result of a dynamic partnership between the castle team and Mostly Ghostly Investigations, which aims to promote tourism...

Ahead of the launch of our new guided walking tours, discover the historical treasure that is St. Michael’s Churchyard… A ‘Forest of Stone’ – this apt and evocative description of St. Michael’s Churchyard in Dumfries was penned by 19th century historian William McDowall and upon entering the imposing gates, you can see why. Even...

Last Wednesday, a group of invited guests attended a sneak preview of Mostly Ghostly’s new local history tour - Heroes of the Titanic… One fine evening in Dumfries, a young lad in period costume emerged from one of the town’s side streets to welcome the gathered crowd. In his hands, a newspaper board announcing...

Take a journey through 10 key events in Dumfries and Galloway’s fascinating history… Robert The Bruce, Titanic connections and a dreadful murder that led to the last public execution of a man in Scotland; to mark the February 2016 leap year, Mostly Ghostly have gathered a collection of ten historical anniversaries, all with key links to Dumfries and Galloway. February...

On April 15th, the Mostly Ghostly team bring a new local history tour to the streets of Dumfries, honouring the lives of John Law Hume and Thomas Mullin - Heroes of the Titanic. We’re about to embark on a new journey, diversifying into unchartered territory with a guided walking tour connected with the most...

Dumfries and Galloway is a region of remarkable beauty and dramatic, awe-inspiring contrasts; remote wilderness, breathtaking coastal views, historic sites and sensory delights. It has unique magical qualities that emanate throughout the year, but there’s something a little special about the winter time and especially close to Christmas and New Year, when that little...

We have a passion for exploring historic and forgotten kirkyards, the joy of discovery providing a strong and irresistible pull. It is this passion that has inspired us to create a series of three historic churchyard tours for Dumfries which we aim to expand further. These walking tours will take place in St. Michael’s,...

The air was still, still and crisp, the fresh scent of autumn permeating Dumfries’ town centre as the evening light began to falter. Two dubious-looking characters in period costume and their Gothic female associates strode towards the town’s historic Midsteeple, their cheery light-hearted smiles contrasting with the torrent of tension coursing through their bodies...

The first time I ever laid eyes on Carnsalloch House, it was late one night in 2007. We’d heard a story about the property the previous evening, a strange incident that had affected several young visitors who’d gone out to explore after hearing of its haunting reputation. Curiosity was piqued and I really wanted...