Black Markers: Edinburgh''s Dark History Told Through its Cemeteries

Edinburgh has a unique history, darker and more unexpected than you might imagine. Fortunately, it also has a set of graveyards to match. Ancient, modern, beautiful, haunted they are the perfect reflection of the citys amazing past with astonishing stories of their own. Greyfriars Graveyard alone was instrumental in the creation of Darwins Evolutionary Theory, Mary Shelleys Frankenstein, Christmas celebrations and Cats: The Musical. Black Markers explores each cemetery, creating a fascinating patchwork of tales that builds an intriguing picture of Edinburgh through the centuries. See more