Episode 7 Into Edinburgh's Darkness with Special Guest John Tantalon

This week on Lights On, Still Scared, we're joined by our first special guest, John Tantalon, creator of North Edinburgh Nightmares, paranormal investigator, storyteller, and one of Edinburgh's best-known voices on the city's haunted history.In this special episode, Graeme sits down with John to explore Edinburgh's darker side, discussing the ghost stories, forgotten legends and unexplained encounters that continue to fascinate both locals and visitors. From haunted closes and ancient graveyards to chilling eyewitness accounts and the city's most infamous paranormal locations, John shares the stories and experiences that have shaped his own journey into the unexplained.Karen joins the conversation throughout, listening in and offering the occasional insight from her perspective, making this feel like an evening spent around the table sharing ghost stories with friends.Together, the discussion explores why Edinburgh has become known as one of the world's most haunted cities, how folklore and history often intertwine, and why so many people continue to report strange experiences centuries after the events that inspired the legends.Whether you're fascinated by the paranormal, passionate about Scottish history, or simply enjoy a good ghost story, this episode offers a fascinating conversation filled with mystery, humour, and a genuine love of Edinburgh's rich and haunted heritage.So dim the lights, settle in, and join us for an evening exploring the stories that still linger in the shadows.Because in Edinburgh... history is never really buried.