Matt forde the mackenzie poltergeist unexplained mysteries. Apr 25, 2018 the earliest story relates to a boy from the adjacent george heriots school fleeing a corporal punishment and hiding within the tomb. Burials have been taking place since the late 16th century, and a number of notable edinburgh residents are interred at greyfriars. Sep 11, 2015 the entity has been named the mackenzie poltergeist. However, hes more commonly known as bloody mackenzie or bluidy mackenzie, a nickname he earned due to his treatment of the covenanters. Some members of the society for psychical research such as inventor maurice grosse and writer guy lyon playfair believed the haunting to be genuine. Poltergeist theory would claim that the disturbance of mackenzies coffin was the trigger that awoke the ghost and now it haunts the black mausoleum, mackenzies last resting place. But in the case of edinburghs greyfriars kirkyard, the famed mackenzie poltergeist may actually be the otherworldly extension of one profoundly evil man from 17th century scotland.
Long before the homeless man fell into the corpse filled pit there is the story of john haynes, a petty criminal, possibly a highwayman who used. The section of greyfriars where the attacks occurred is now chained shut. After the tour i decided to go back to our hotel room. There are certain locations in the world that should be sealed off and left alone, some places should just be forgotten about because of their terrible pasts. It has become one of the bestdocumented and most conclusive paranormal cases in history. I will readily admit to having a soft spot for mackenzie. Combining history, humour and horror, the walk ends inside the covenanters prison a.
Mar 24, 2008 very scary real poltergeist caught on camera paranormal investigation gone wrong 3am duration. The story of the mackenzie poltergeist the infamous ghoul of greyfriars graveyard has a lot associated with on it. Discover george mackenzies mausoleum in edinburgh, scotland. The story of the mackenzie poltergeist the infamous ghoul of greyfriars graveyard kindle edition by henderson, janandrew. Greyfriars kirkyard is the graveyard surrounding greyfriars kirk in edinburgh, scotland. Discover george mackenzie s mausoleum in edinburgh, scotland. Though it wasnt until the 1990s when the ghost was thought to be awoken. Home to the notorious mackenzie poltergeist who is said to have attacked countless visitors, leaving some with. The mystery of the mackenzie poltergeist in greyfriars. Jun 10, 2016 poltergeists are notoriously malevolent. Ive already written two books about it the ghost that haunted itself and father figure. Soon stories of blackouts, attacks and spooky goingson abounded. As an alternative, the kindle ebook is available now and can be read on any.
The story of the mackenzie poltergeist the infamous ghoul of greyfriars graveyard at. The ghost that haunted itself by janandrew henderson goodreads. This ghost is thought to be that of george mackenzie who died and was interred in the mackenzie tomb back in the 1800s. Often, they are nameless entities bent on filling old homes with wickedness. The ghost book greyfriars kirkyard, edinburgh, scotland. Sep 21, 2017 in 1998 a new phenonenum materialised dubbed the mackenzie poltergeist. Between 1990 and 2006 it is alleged that there were 350 reported attacks and 170 reports of people collapsing. People who enter the black mausoleum rarely get attacked but the attack range from the minimal scratches and brushes to full on assaults. There were at least five deep scrapes that appeared just under my adams apple.
The attacks were so bad that the authorities have locked the prison to the public. Read the story of the mackenzie poltergeist in the acclaimed nonfiction book the ghost that haunted itself and the novel father figure by jan andrew. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the ghost that haunted itself. The story of the mackenzie poltergeist the infamous ghoul of greyfriars graveyard ebook.
The mackenzie poltergeist, edinburghs horrifying entity. Nov 04, 2008 the ghost that haunted itself the story of the mackenzie poltergeist. Jan 27, 2015 the mackenzie poltergeist is one of the citys most renowned, and is described as the best documented modern haunting. They cut down the head off of the corpse of mackenzie. Jan 14, 2012 i was glancing at the ghost that haunted itself a book about the story of the mackenzie poltergeist by janandrew henderson, when i felt a sharp burning sensation on the right hand side of my neck.
More tangible as a story is the 2004 verified story of teenage goths who entered the tomb via the ventilation slot to the rear now sealed. The mackenzie poltergeist in edinburgh horror galore. Mcdougal makes some research just before write this book. Delve into our eeriest myths and legends and youll encounter stories of curious, other worldly beings and tormented ghouls and ghosts. Greyfrairs cemetery in edinburgh has a centuries old. The ghost that haunted itself by janandrew henderson. Ive already written a book about it called the ghost that haunted itself and i used to live in a house in the graveyard, right across from the covenanters prison. While its undeniably spooky, there are some holes with the story of bloody mackenzie. The mackenzie poltergeist is the supposed restless spirit of george mackenzie, an infamous figure in scottish history who engaged in merciless oppression of religious minorities, to the extent a portion of the graveyard he haunts is dedicated somewhat ironically to his countless victims. The mystery of the mackenzie poltergeist in greyfriars, scotland. Download pdf mackenzie poltergeist free online new. The terror of the mackenzie poltergeist spooky isles. This book is written with a high interest level to appeal to a more mature audience and a lower level of complexity with clear visuals to help struggling.
The ghost that haunted itself the mackenzie poltergeist. Origin of the mackenzie poltergeist greyfriars kirkyard is the site of one of the most bloody religious persecutions carried out in the 17th century by king appointed lord advocate sir george mackenzie against the rebel presbyterian covenanters for their failure to accept stateapproved religion and swear loyalty to the king. Ghosts, myths and legends visitscotland mackenzie poltergeist. The entity has been named the mackenzie poltergeist. Dont panic instructed jerry our tour guide in his rather appealing, soft scottish accent. Mackenzie poltergeist by virginia lohhagan overdrive. He explained to me the time of 2004 of the two teenage boys.
To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up. It is said to haunt greyfriars kirkyard in edinburgh, and is one of scotlands most famous and. The mackenzie poltergeist scotclans scottish clans. Whether you are a believer or an incorrigible sceptic, i recommend this book. The entity responsible has been named the mackenzie poltergeist.
The story of the mackenzie poltergeist the infamous ghoul of greyfriars graveyard digital janandrew henderson author 3. The story of the mackenzie poltergeist the infamous ghoul. Its influence spreads through families and friends, sometimes through mere correspondence. The story of the homeless man breaking into the tomb seems to be pure legend rather than fact since theres a lack of evidence for it ever happening. The tomb of one of scotlands bloody historic villains is a magnet for bumbling desecrators. City of the dead haunted graveyard tour visitscotland. This is the lair of the mckenzie poltergeist now the bestdocumented. This is the story of the mackenzie poltergeist in the black mauseleum of greyfriars cemetary. The poltergeist is believed to be the spirit of a man named sir george mackenzie of rosehaugh, who was a scottish lawyer, lord advocate, and writer who was born around 1636 and died on may 8, 1691. The mausoleum is said to be inhabited either by a poltergeist or the late tombs owner, george mackenzie known as bluidy mackenzie for his persecution of the covenanters. Greyfriars kirkyard is the site of one of the most bloody religious persecutions carried out in the 17th century by king appointed lord advocate sir george mackenzie against the rebel presbyterian covenanters for their failure to accept stateapproved religion and swear loyalty to the king. Its story is closely linked with the covenanting wars, which resulted from charles i attempting to make himself head of the scottish kirk in 1637, with the introduction of the common prayer book. It is located at the southern edge of the old town, adjacent to george heriots school.
In his book on the mackenzie poltergeist titled the ghost that haunted itself, city of the dead tours founder jan andrewhenderson 2001, provides an almost fictionalsounding account of the alleged 1998 breakin. This tour has sole access to the covenanters prison, a locked. This page is dedicated to the history and continuing research into the graveyard. I was glancing at the ghost that haunted itself a book about the story of the mackenzie poltergeist by janandrew henderson, when i felt a sharp burning sensation on the right hand side of my neck. Sep 12, 2018 another far more ominous entity is rumored to haunt greyfriars kirkyard. The mackenzie poltergeist terrorizes visitors in greyfriars.
The mackenzie poltergeist, as it has become known, specifically the phenomena experienced by people on these tours while visiting the black mausoleum in greyfriars kirkyard. The mackenzie poltergeist seriously, do not visit this location. This location in edinburghs greyfriar cemetery is one of those places. Mackenzie poltergeist in greyfriars facts it is the short story of two boys which i came to know from my guide. In 1637, king charles i introduced the book of common prayer in scotland. Thats a rather different story than one told by tour guides today. The place locates on the southern edge of the old town that is adjacent to george heriots school.
Additionally, the tomb had been broken into and desecrated many times over many decades, so the idea that the breakins in 1998 and 2004 were the cause of the poltergeist seems illogical. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. An interview with the author jan andrew henderson by alison oborn if somebody collapses next to you. The place locates on the southern edge of the old town that is adjacent to george heriots school people are always seen talking about this place to be haunted, and many others tell it to be adventurous people believe in their supernatural stories, but most of them are unfamiliar. The believer will be spinetinglingly scared and the sceptic will be thoroughly entertained and enjoy a great laugh. So when you check out this book you can get a lot of help. Having bought his book the ghost that haunted itself when first in edinburgh back in 2004, i was hooked on his.
This entity is well known as the mackenzie poltergeist. He allegedly became trapped inside and went mad as a result. An interview with the author jan andrew henderson by alison oborn edinburgh kirkyard if somebody collapses next to you. Haunted greyfriars kirkyard poltergeist and bobby amys crypt.
The enfield poltergeist was a claim of supernatural activity at 284 green street, a council house in brimsdown, enfield, london, england, between 1977 and 1979 involving two sisters, aged 11 and. The story of the mackenzie poltergeist the infamous ghoul of greyfriars graveyard. Now the most popular story of how this place came to be known was that a homeless man. The mackenzie poltergeist terrorizes visitors in greyfriars cemetery here is the. Ever since the winter of 199899, when a homeless man tried to seek shelter in the ornate mausoleum of lord advocate, george mackenzie, an entity called the mackenzie poltergeist has been attacking visitors to the covenanters prison. George mackenzies mausoleum edinburgh, scotland atlas. The haunted tomb of sir george mackenzie at greyfriars cemetery in.