Halloween

This traditional pub is apparently so haunted that its website has a section dedicated to its numerous ghosts including the accounts of those who have encountered them. A family of 18th century crofters is said to haunt the building - they froze to death after being thrown off the site. A little girl in a pink dress has been spotted as well as a man whose family was slaughtered by a Highland chieftain.

The 10 most haunted pubs in Scotland - including ‘fantastic’ bar

The reward for all that hard work.

How to make a Turnip Halloween Lantern: Here's a step-by-step guide

The pumpkins are in store now - and the most you'll pay is 59p

Sainsbury’s cuts Halloween pumpkins to 50p each with Nectar deal

Some dogs don't mind being dressed up.

Is it ok to dress up my dog for Halloween? Expert safety advice

Scottish spirits to toast Halloween - including devil’s cask whisky

Paisley Halloween Festival took place at the weekend,

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Shops are groaning with Halloween goodies

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I didn't expect to feel so spooked in my lovely new Edinburgh home

These Corgis certainly seem to like pumpkin.

Can Dogs Eat Pumpkin? Expert advice on the Halloween staple

Sainsbury’s Nectar shoppers can save up to 25% on Halloween treats. Stock image.

Sainsbury’s shoppers can save up to 25% on Halloween treats

Unsuspecting moviegoers surprised by Rylan were given free treats and cinema tickets

Rylan has disguised himself as a sofa to surprise filmgoers

P.Louise's brilliantly spooky £45 Secrets in the Shadows Halloween palette opens to reveal 54 eyeshadows, with a clever light-up feature adding to the drama.

P.Louise goes gloriously OTT for Halloween

Here are 7 suggestions for a simple Halloween costume.

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I’m making a Halloween boo basket this year and Sainsbury’s has everything I need

How to make a Halloween boo basket with treats and gifts

I stayed in mystical hotel suite on historic Edinburgh street

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The pumpkins are in store now - and the most you'll pay is 59p

Sainsbury's will sell you a pumpkin for 50p this year - here's how

Some halloween decorations can be a risk for dog owners.

Dog and Cat Halloween Hazards 2026: 4 dangerous decorations

Returning to Glasgow Botanic Gardens for its ninth year, Scotland’s biggest Halloween event is back with a new theme, promising dead good fun for all the family.

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The pumpkin patch opens on 10 October and visits must be booked in advance - either a morning (10am to 12.30pm) or an afternoon slot (1pm to 3.30pm) and there's a £1.50 entry fee. You can turn up any time in your booking slot and pay for pumpkins picked.

The best Scottish pumpkin patches - including ‘excellent’ destination

Glen Scotia Wulver whisky

Glen Scotia to bring spooky folklore to Luss distillery for Halloween

Sainsbury's has everything from Halloween treats and party food to decorations and baking kits for spooky season - and there's up to 25% off with Nectar. Stock image.

Sainsbury's Halloween offers worth knowing about with up to 25% off

A dog enjoying the buildup to Halloween.

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Very’s £28 set of two monochrome pumpkin decorations could be an easy way to give your home a subtle Halloween update

The £28 Halloween decorations I’m eyeing for autumn

The best places to pick pumpkins in Scotland for Halloween

Everything you need for a traditional Scottish Halloween

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Here are the 15 horror films with the highest Rotten Tomatoes ratings on Netflix in 2025.

The 15 highest rated horror films to watch on Netflix this Halloween

Children trick-or-treating on Halloween

Full Scottish weather forecast for guisers on Halloween

Four of the best horror films of all time.

Best Horror Films: The 11 most critically-acclaimed horrors in history

I was taken behind-the-scenes at Edinburgh Playhouse to find out the stories behind its resident ghost.

I went backstage to meet 'haunted' Edinburgh Playhouse's ghost Albert

Some of the most popular horror films on Shudder.

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Four of the scariest films in history.

18 of the scariest horror films ever made - by jump scare count

Do you have your jokes ready for Halloween?

Scarily Good: 100 of the best Halloween jokes for kids

The Trick or Treat Map offers parents peace of mind, making Halloween safer for kids

Trick or Treat Map is making Halloween safer for kids

whisky exchange caoineag

The Whisky Exchange release ‘haunting’ new whisky - the Caoineag

We double dare you to add some of the tracks from our Halloween playlist this year - from haunting classics to visceral cacophonies.

13 unnerving songs we dare you to add to your Halloween playlist
When popping on Monster Mash just isn’t quite hitting this Halloween, why not venture down this Dante’s Inferno of cacophony instead?

Jamie (Aaron Taylor-Johnson) and his son Spike (Alfie Williams) in 28 Years Later.

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Pumpkins

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A few of Edinburgh's most haunted streets.

Edinburgh's Most Haunted Steets: 10 spookiest locations in the Capital

Halloween cocktail recipes

Halloween party: seasonal recipes for punch bowl cocktails, cakes, jelly shots, ...

A woman waits outside a branch of Poundstretcher near Lewisham high street in London in 2012. The retailer is giving away free £10 vouchers to shoppers this weekend across the UK (Photo: Oli Scarff/Getty Images)

Free £10 vouchers up for grabs with bargain retailer's Halloween event

With 49% of Brits unable to watch spooky films without hiding, M&M'S challenges Jedward to a haunted house screening.

Scaredy cats! Brits are scared of spooky horror films

They were the spine-chilling urban legends shared across schoolyards across the world - but most of those Halloween yarns turn out to be steeped in moral panics or irresponsible pet owners.

The truth behind some of our favourite Schoolyard horror stories

Brownies dooking for apples in 1964.

Halloween in Scotland: 20 pictures of spooky celebrations 60 years ago

Think twice before dressing up your dog.

Dogs and Halloween 2025: Tips to keep your dog safe in spooky season

Tesco has launched a 25% off Halloween sale for Clubcard members, running from October 20–26 (Photo: Pexels)

Major UK supermarket launches 25% off sale on kids' Halloween costumes

Transform your home into a spooky haunted house with Halloween decorations from Amazon

The best Halloween decorations from Amazon

Dogs and fireworks don't tend to mix well.

Dogs and Fireworks 2025: How to get your pup through fireworks season

These are the best Halloween costumes for kids and adults from Amazon

The best Halloween costumes for kids and adults

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