House Ghosts
An Edinburgh ghost made only for you, shaped around your building's own history.
A Ghost of Your Own, and No One Else's
Most of Edinburgh's great old buildings carry a story, and plenty already have a ghost or two. A House Ghost takes that story and gives it the same care as everything we make: a handmade figure, drawn from your building's history, cast in our workshop and carrying our mark.
The difference is that it's made for you alone. A House Ghost is never offered through the Register, never sold on this site, and never added to our public range. It exists only where you choose to offer it.
How a House Ghost Is Made
The Story
We start with what's already there: your building's history, its ghost stories, its notable residents and events. Where a strong legend exists, we work from it. Where there's less to go on, we help you find the thread worth following.
The Design
A palette and finish made only for your building, distinct from every Ghost and Shade in our public range. If your building has its own garden or grounds, we can even look at drawing colour from the plants that grow there.
The Making
Made by hand in our East Lothian workshop, in the numbers and on the timescale that suit you.
The Exclusivity
Once made, a House Ghost is yours alone. Offer it at reception, as a guest gift or in your own shop. By agreement, it stays exclusive to your venue.
Any Business With a Story of Its Own
Historic Hotels
A signature guest gift or in-room detail that no other hotel can offer, because no other hotel has your story.
Visitor Attractions
A keepsake tied to the story your visitors have just heard, available only on site.
Whisky & Heritage Brands
A figure drawn from your own history, for a tasting, a tour or a members' release.
Historic Pubs & Restaurants
A house character for premises with a story the regulars already tell.
Museums & Collections
A companion to a particular exhibit or period, sold only in the building it belongs to.
Anyone Else With a Good Story
If your business has real history and real visitors, a House Ghost may well suit it. Ask, and we'll tell you honestly.
"Every collection we make starts with a story worth making. A House Ghost is the same, except the story belongs to one address and nowhere else."
The Dayligaun Archivist
East Lothian Workshop
Start a Conversation
Every House Ghost begins with a chat about your building, not a price list. Tell us a little about your venue and its story, and we'll come back to you with some ideas.
Enquire About a House Ghost