Edinburgh ghost tours
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Edinburgh ghost tours are guided nighttime walks that explore the city’s haunted history, dark legends, and reported paranormal hotspots, often including sites like Greyfriars Kirkyard.
All labels observed (1)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| Edinburgh ghost tours canonical | 2 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T5438555 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Edinburgh ghost tours Context triple: [Greyfriars Kirkyard, associatedWith, Edinburgh ghost tours]
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A.
Old Town of Edinburgh
The Old Town of Edinburgh is the historic medieval heart of Scotland’s capital, characterized by its narrow closes, iconic Royal Mile, and well-preserved architecture that forms part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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B.
New Edinburgh
New Edinburgh is a historic, affluent residential neighborhood in Ottawa, Canada, known for its diplomatic residences, proximity to the Governor General’s residence at Rideau Hall, and scenic location near the Rideau and Ottawa Rivers.
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C.
The London Dungeon
The London Dungeon is a popular London tourist attraction that uses live actors, special effects, and themed sets to recreate gruesome and macabre events from the city’s history.
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Grey Lady ghost
The Grey Lady ghost is a famous spectral figure said to haunt Scotland’s Glamis Castle, often associated with tragic family lore and centuries-old legends of the estate.
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E.
Spirit of London ride
The Spirit of London ride is an immersive dark ride at Madame Tussauds London that takes visitors on a journey through key moments in the city’s history using themed sets, sound, and animatronics.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Edinburgh ghost tours Target entity description: Edinburgh ghost tours are guided nighttime walks that explore the city’s haunted history, dark legends, and reported paranormal hotspots, often including sites like Greyfriars Kirkyard.
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A.
Old Town of Edinburgh
The Old Town of Edinburgh is the historic medieval heart of Scotland’s capital, characterized by its narrow closes, iconic Royal Mile, and well-preserved architecture that forms part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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B.
New Edinburgh
New Edinburgh is a historic, affluent residential neighborhood in Ottawa, Canada, known for its diplomatic residences, proximity to the Governor General’s residence at Rideau Hall, and scenic location near the Rideau and Ottawa Rivers.
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C.
The London Dungeon
The London Dungeon is a popular London tourist attraction that uses live actors, special effects, and themed sets to recreate gruesome and macabre events from the city’s history.
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D.
Grey Lady ghost
The Grey Lady ghost is a famous spectral figure said to haunt Scotland’s Glamis Castle, often associated with tragic family lore and centuries-old legends of the estate.
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E.
Spirit of London ride
The Spirit of London ride is an immersive dark ride at Madame Tussauds London that takes visitors on a journey through key moments in the city’s history using themed sets, sound, and animatronics.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (50)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
cultural experience
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guided tour ⓘ tourist attraction ⓘ walking tour ⓘ |
| associatedWith |
Edinburgh Old Town
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linked to:
Old Town of Edinburgh
Greyfriars Kirkyard ⓘ Royal Mile ⓘ South Bridge Vaults ⓘ |
| bookingMethod |
in-person booking at ticket offices
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online booking ⓘ |
| commonStartingPoint |
Edinburgh city centre
ⓘ
linked to:
Edinburgh city centre zone
Royal Mile, Edinburgh ⓘ
linked to:
Royal Mile
|
| focusesOn |
Edinburgh history
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Scottish folklore ⓘ graveyards ⓘ plague history in Edinburgh ⓘ urban legends ⓘ witch trials in Scotland ⓘ |
| hasTheme |
dark legends
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ghosts ⓘ haunted history ⓘ paranormal activity ⓘ |
| isPartOf | Edinburgh tourism industry ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| mayInclude |
costumed guides
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indoor segments in vaults ⓘ jump scares ⓘ theatrical performances ⓘ |
| offeredBy | multiple private tour companies ⓘ |
| operatesDuring |
evening
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nighttime ⓘ |
| requires | tour guide ⓘ |
| takesPlaceIn |
Canongate, Edinburgh
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Edinburgh ⓘ Greyfriars Kirkyard ⓘ Old Town, Edinburgh ⓘ
linked to:
Old Town of Edinburgh
Royal Mile, Edinburgh ⓘ
linked to:
Royal Mile
South Bridge Vaults, Edinburgh ⓘ underground vaults, Edinburgh ⓘ |
| targetAudience |
history enthusiasts
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local residents ⓘ paranormal enthusiasts ⓘ tourists ⓘ |
| typicalActivity |
describing alleged paranormal encounters
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exploring underground locations ⓘ guided walk ⓘ narrating historical crimes ⓘ storytelling ⓘ visiting haunted sites ⓘ |
| typicalDuration | 1 to 2 hours ⓘ |
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Input
Subject: Edinburgh ghost tours Description of subject: Edinburgh ghost tours are guided nighttime walks that explore the city’s haunted history, dark legends, and reported paranormal hotspots, often including sites like Greyfriars Kirkyard.
Referenced by (2)
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