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Mackenzie Poltergeist
Visitors to Bloody Mackenzie's tomb collapse unconscious, wake with scratches, and feel invisible hands around their throats. Over 500 documented attacks in Edinburgh's most haunted graveyard.
1998 - Present
Greyfriars Kirkyard, Edinburgh, Scotland
500+ witnesses
The Mackenzie Poltergeist is one of the most aggressive documented hauntings.
The History
According to historical records:
George Mackenzie:
- Lord Advocate of Scotland
- Persecuted Covenanters
- Imprisoned thousands
- Known as “Bloody Mackenzie”
- Buried in Greyfriars 1691
The Awakening
Activity began in 1998:
- Homeless man broke into tomb
- Seeking shelter
- Fell through floor
- Into mass grave below
- Activity started immediately
The Attacks
Documented incidents:
- People collapse unconscious
- Wake with scratches and bruises
- Feel hands on throat
- Hair pulled
- Extreme cold spots
The Evidence
Over 500 reports of:
- Physical attacks
- Visible injuries
- Cold sensations
- Feeling of dread
- Electrical interference
The Black Mausoleum
The tomb itself:
- Now part of ghost tours
- Locked to prevent entry
- Activity continues nearby
- Some refuse to enter
- Others demand to experience it
Attempted Exorcisms
Multiple attempts:
- Colin Grant performed exorcism (1999)
- He died shortly after
- Activity increased
- More exorcisms attempted
- None successful