Adam Lyal's Royal Mile: Tales of Old Edinburgh

The distinctive character of Edinburgh's most historic thoroughfare is vivdly brought to life on this exciting and unusual video. Our guide through the closes and wynds of the mile is Adam Lyal (deceased), hanged in the Grassmarket in 1811. Adam is now the city's most famous and charismatic ghost.

He introduces us to the grandeur of the Royal Mile architecture, regales us with tales of execution, witchcraft, plague and torture. We meet intriguing characters from Edinburgh's colourful and eventful past—from John Knox to the Foule Clenger. Adam also visits the famous tattoo at the castle and soaks up the carnival atmosphere of the Edinburgh Festival.

This highly entertaining and informative video offers visitor and local alike a fascinating and unique view of one of the world's best-loved and most beautiful cities. Not to be missed!

Georgian Edinburgh: Tales of the New Town

Edinburgh - world renowned for its stunning beauty: the Athens of the North. At its heart is the city's New Town, a feast of interesting stories which are woven into the fabric of its outstanding architecture. In this video we bring you some of these tales through the medium of Adam Lyal (deceased).

Hanged in 1811 for highway robbery, Adam Lyal is Edinburgh's most celebrated ghost. Following the success of Adam Lyal's Royal Mile, this affable, amusing and ashen-faced phantom continues his exploration of this city's rich past. Guiding us through Edinburgh's Georgian New Town, he brings to life all the splendour, elegance and sophistication of a world of wonderful architecture, famous characters and intriguing stories.

Adam Lyal's St Andrews: Ghosts, Gowns and Golfers

After the success of Adam Lyal's Royal Mile and Georgian Edinburgh, Mr Lyal (deceased) steps out of his native city for the first time to visit St Andrews and presents to you Adam Lyal's St Andrews: Ghosts, Gowns and Golfers.

This amusing 50-minute film explores the rich heritage and diverse history of St Andrews—the home of golf. There are ghostly encounters with Old Tom Morris, a legend in the town and 4 times winner of the British Open, and Paul Craw, a very bitter 15th-century martyr who has returned to re-write the history books!

Adam also has time to visit the University of St Andrews, The Byre Theatre and St Leonards girls' school! Watch out, too, for an over exuberant tourist played by Scottie McClue of Scot FM, and Mary Queen of Scots holding up play on the putting green.

What more do you want?!

The Ghosts Of Scotland: Fables, Phantoms and Folklore

A collection of ghostly tales from all over Scotland. Ghosts, ghouls, tombs and graves, and things that go bump in the night…

"Scotland has more ghost stories than I've had hot dinners!" exclaims ghoulish narrator Adam Lyal (deceased)—the extraordinary highway robber, hanged in Edinburgh's Grassmarket in 1811, and today Scotland's most fequently sighted ghostly apparition.

From the Gothic ambience of the Inner Sanctum, Mr Lyal regales, expounds and embroiders a selection of supernatural tales with his unique blend of charismatic wit and wisdom.

Many sinister happenings are uncovered in the never-ending library of Scottish legend, including the Grey Man of Ben Macdhui, A Pharaoh's Curse in Scotland, The Phantoms of Hoolet Ha, The Green Lady of Huntingtower, and a Lost City buried underground. Altogether a mortifying mix of history, humour and hauntings.

Edinburgh DVD City Guide by Adam Lyal

This DVD presentation collects together two feature-length volumes of Adam Lyal's (mis)adventures in old Edinburgh, Adam Lyal's Royal Mile and Georgian Edinburgh.

In the first part, Adam explores the dark past of the historic Old Town. Tales of rough justice, plague and disaster combine with plenty of suggestions for the modern traveller.

In Part Two Adam moves to the New Town, seeing how Edinburgh expanded into an affluent Georgian metropolis to the north of the railway station(?). A cradle of great architects, economists and artisans—but also a few rogues…

This City Guide is the most entertaining way to introduce yourself to the two sides of Scotland's Capital City.