Edinburgh Dungeon

This manufactured attraction combines gruesome tableaux of torture and degradation with live actors who perform scary little sketches along the way. There’s also a "horror labyrinth," a creepy mirror maze inhabited by the ghost of a little drummer boy, and fairground-style rides. Mildly amusing in a large group, mildly embarrassing in a small one and genuinely terrifying for small children. Children under 15 must be accompanied by an adult; not recommended for kids under eight.

Opening hours vary; check the website for details.

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