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Greyfriars Kirkyard & Mackenzie Poltergeist
The Mackenzie Poltergeist has attacked hundreds of visitors. 'Bloody' George Mackenzie imprisoned 1,200 Covenanters here. A homeless man opened his tomb in 1998. The violence began.
1561 - Present
Edinburgh, Scotland
5000+ witnesses
The Mackenzie Poltergeist is the world’s most documented.
The History
Bloody Mackenzie:
- Lord Advocate
- Persecuted Covenanters
- 1,200 imprisoned
- Torture, execution
- Died 1691
The Awakening
1998 incident:
- Homeless man sought shelter
- Broke into Black Mausoleum
- Fell through floor
- Onto corpses
- Activity began
The Attacks
Documented injuries:
- Scratches
- Bruises
- Burns
- Hair pulled
- People knocked down
The Evidence
Over 450 attacks:
- Many documented
- Photographs taken
- Medical records
- Police reports
- Tour guides witness
City of the Dead Tours
Exclusive access:
- Only tour allowed
- Black Mausoleum
- Constant activity
- Visitors affected
- Injuries regular
Exorcism Attempts
Failed containment:
- Minister tried
- Made it worse
- Activity increased
- Cannot be stopped
- Still raging