Some are well-known, like the terrifying story of the Gorbals Vampire, which dominated national news headlines in the 50s, and others less so. Glasgow guisers in the 50s were fairly terrifying (Image: Newsquest)Which witchy story or ghostly tale do you think is Glasgow’s best? We want to hear from you – either email ann.fotheringham@glasgowtimes.co.uk or write to Ann Fotheringham, Glasgow Times, 125 Fullarton Drive, Glasgow G32 8FG. One of the city’s best has to be the Gorbals Vampire, a strange figure once spotted flitting through the gravestones of the Southern Necropolis. Rumours flew that it was the Gorbals Vampire, a seven-foot tall monster with iron teeth, which had killed and eaten two young boys.

Source: The Times October 24, 2023 11:13 UTC