Halloween

A majestic Balmoral Castle at dusk with a Halloween theme, pumpkins and autumn leaves scattered around, warm lights glowing from windows

Halloween at Balmoral: Queen Victoria’s Legendary Festivities

Queen Victoria and Albert first came to Scotland in 1842.  Balmoral was to become the home from home, and Halloween at Balmoral would become an event with preparations like Christmas. The Queen’s Halloween was an event at Balmoral Castle for many years. Preparations for the event were as big as preparing for Christmas with the […]

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witching hour exposed

Witching Hour Exposed: Penetrating the Mystery of 3 AM

The ‘Witching Hour’ has been used for centuries and typically refers to a specific time of day, most notably associated with supernatural activity. The term’s origins are shrouded in mystery, but it is believed to have originated in medieval Europe when people were particularly fearful of witches and their powers. Many people believe that the

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99 Halloween songs - honouring the dead

99 Halloween Songs – Origins of Halloween Music, honouring the Dead

99 ultimate Halloween Song list – In modern times, Halloween songs does appear to be very much a 20th and 21st  century formulation, we put together this 99 ultimate Halloween song list, and yup we have failed to stock with songs from the last 2,000 years. The good thing about Halloween, it has survived the

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