Featured Events in Edinburgh in October, 2023 (May Updated)

Get ready to be terrified at the Haunted Theatre Attraction, Urban Death Tour of Terror! Returning to Los Angeles this October 2023, this spine-chilling experience presented by Zombie Joe’s Underground Theatre will take you on a journey into the darkest corners of the human psyche. This must-see haunted house and theatre attraction offers an unforgettable show that will shock and delight even the bravest souls. As you enter the maze of scares, prepare to be scared and shocked as you face monstrous freaks and encounter new creatures lurking in the reversed version of the TOUR OF TERROR maze on your way back to reality. This raunchy and entirely unique experience will captivate you with horrifying wordless vignettes and mind-blowing physical performances. Urban Death Tour of Terror has gained international recognition, haunting audiences in Edinburgh, New York City, and Cape Town. It has even been honored with the Silver Bolo Award for "Excellence in Horror Media" by horror icon Joe Bob Briggs. Don't miss out on this Halloween tradition that will leave you breathless. Get your tickets now for Urban Death Tour of Terror at Zombie Joe's Underground Theatre in Los Angeles.

Death is universal. In spite of this, the way we prepare for, think about and respond to death, varies significantly. ‘After Life’ explores changing views of death from antiquity to the present day. It uses the remarkable collections of the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh and its library - Scotland’s oldest and largest medical library - to uncover the history of death. An original copy of Napoleon Bonaparte’s post-mortem, written on Saint Helena Island, and a diary documenting the last days of celebrated Edinburgh physician James Young Simpson are displayed alongside a broadside proclaiming the execution of famous Edinburgh murderer William Burke. The exhibition is split into three themes. It begins by examining the process of dying – deathbed experiences and how we identify death. It then moves on to uncover what happens to the human body – from cremation to dissection, cannibalism and mummification. Finally, the exhibition explores death in different cultures, including Victorian mourning rituals and Irish wakes. The exhibition also includes a photography exhibition loaned from the Scottish Partnership for Palliative Care: It Takes a Village An exhibition by Colin Gray and the Scottish Partnership for Palliative Care. There is an old African proverb - 'It takes a village to raise a child - meaning, children need the input and support of their whole community to grow into well-rounded adults. But doesn't it also 'take a village' to support someone who is dying? The Scottish Partnership for Palliative Care has worked with award-winning Glasgow based photographer, Colin Gray, to produce this powerful and challenging series of portraits and personal stories. It Takes a Village explores the idea that as people's health deteriorates, care and support comes in many guises.