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Vandalism Hits Historic Edinburgh Cemetery, Raising Safety Fears

1/31/2026

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The Old Calton burial ground in Edinburgh was vandalized with occult symbols, including a naked woman with a bloodied knife.
A tour guide found the damage and reported it to the Edinburgh council, which condemned the vandalism and said there is no CCTV.
The cemetery houses philosopher David Hume's tomb and faces antisocial behavior, prompting evening closures.
Tour guides report aggressive behavior by groups of teenagers, raising safety concerns for nighttime tours.

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The Old Calton burial ground in Edinburgh was vandalized with occult symbols, including a naked woman with a bloodied knife.
A tour guide found the damage and reported it to the Edinburgh council, which condemned the vandalism and said there is no CCTV.
The cemetery houses philosopher David Hume's tomb and faces antisocial behavior, prompting evening closures.
Tour guides report aggressive behavior by groups of teenagers, raising safety concerns for nighttime tours.