During a Duke of Edinburgh Award camping part, one boy accidentally set up his tent on a small slope. In the middle of the night, he rolled all the way down with his sleeping bag still half - in the tent. When the others found him in the morning, he was tangled up and laughing about his misadventure.
One funny story is when a group was on the Duke of Edinburgh Award expedition. They got lost in the woods but instead of panicking, they started making up their own survival guide with the silliest ideas like using leaves as umbrellas against non - existent rain. It was all in good fun and they eventually found their way back.
A group on the Duke of Edinburgh Award journey got caught in a light rain. One of the participants, who was very proud of his 'outdoor skills', started building a huge shelter out of branches. But it was so big and poorly made that it collapsed on him, covering him in leaves and twigs. Everyone burst into laughter.
Sure. There was a story about a bagpiper in Edinburgh who once chased away a group of seagulls that were trying to steal people's food in a park. He just started playing really loudly and the seagulls flew away in a panic. It was quite a hilarious sight.
There was this person who thought it would be a great idea to use a lighter to check if there was gas in a fuel tank. As you can imagine, the resulting explosion was not kind to him. Darwin award - worthy because it's such a basic safety rule that he ignored. It just shows how dangerous it can be to be so reckless.
Sure. There's a tale about a haunted castle in Edinburgh. Legends say that at night, you can hear the screams of long - dead prisoners. The castle has a long and bloody history, and these stories have been passed down through generations. Also, there are stories of witches being persecuted in Edinburgh in the old days, and their vengeful spirits are said to roam the streets, especially in the areas where they were once tried and executed.
A well - known Edinburgh ghost story involves the Witchery by the Castle. There are rumors of a headless drummer boy being seen in the area. It's thought to be related to the building's history. The building was once part of a complex with a dark past. Some say that at night, you can hear the faint sound of a drum being beaten by the headless apparition. And there are also tales of a female ghost who wanders the halls, perhaps a victim of some long - forgotten tragedy.
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There's 'The Ransom of Red Chief' by O. Henry as well. It tells the story of two men who kidnap a boy for ransom, but the boy is so wild and unruly that they end up paying the boy's father to take him back. The comical situations that the kidnappers find themselves in and the boy's antics make it a really funny award - winning short story.
Sure. Once there was a cat that tried to catch its own tail. It spun around in circles, looking so confused. It was hilarious.
One more to mention is 'Sunset Song' by Lewis Grassic Gibbon. Although it focuses more on rural Scotland, Edinburgh also plays a role in the broader context of the story. It's a powerful novel about family, love, and the changing rural landscape in the shadow of the city.
Sure. There's the tale of the South Bridge Vaults. These were used for various purposes in the past. People say that there's a malevolent spirit down there. Some visitors have reported being pushed or having a feeling of being watched very closely. It's really terrifying because it's not just a simple apparition sighting but a sense of real danger in that dark and damp place.