INVESTIGATION AT
GLASGOW ROYAL CONCERT HALLSATURDAY 7 MARCH 2009
Report compiled by – Derek Green
Scottish Area Investigation Co-ordinator
The Ghost Club (Founded 1862)
www.ghostclub.org.uk
GROUP 1 - Lynn Robertson
Technical - Derek Green
Lynn Robertson
Chris De Rosa
Bill Green
Greg Robertson
Fiona BissetGROUP 2 - Joan Green
Technical - Dave Alderton
Joan Green
Dave Alderton
Rhoda Carr
Frank Carr
Marco Piva
Kay Robertson
GROUP 3 - Stephanie MacDonald
Technical - Colin MacDonald
Stephanie MacDonald
Lisa Bowell
Colin MacDonald
Ian RobertsonGROUP 4 - Colin Flynn
Technical - Colin Flynn & Soraya Badar
Colin Flynn
Soraya Badar
Bronach McElhone
Leanne Cofax
Carolanne Douglas
BASE AREA: DRESSING ROOM
Vigil Time Location Time Allocation Group Number1 19:00 - 19:30 hrs Cafe Bar (L1) 30 Minutes 1
Island Bar (L1) 30 Minutes 2
Kitchen (L3) 30 Minutes 3
Upper Auditorium (3) 30 Minutes 4
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2 19:35 - 20:05 hrs Island Bar (L1) 30 Minutes 1
Cafe Bar (L1) 30 Minutes 2
Upper Auditorium (3) 30 Minutes 3
Kitchen (L3) 30 Minutes 4
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3 20:10 - 20:40 hrs Kitchen (L3) 30 Minutes 1
Upper Auditorium (3) 30 Minutes 2
Cafe Bar (L1) 30 Minutes 3
Island Bar (L1) 30 Minutes 4
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4 20:45 - 21:15 hrs Upper Auditorium (3) 30 Minutes 1
Kitchen (L3) 30 Minutes 2
Island Bar (L1) 30 Minutes 3
Cafe Bar (L1) 30 Minutes 4
SET UP EVP EXPERIMENT IN AUDITORIUM
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5 21:20 - 21:55 hrs Back Corridor (L1) 30 Minutes 1
Kitchen Corridor (L3)30 Minutes 2
Green Room Rest (L3)30 Minutes 3
Long Corridor (L3) 30 Minutes 4
SET UP EVP EXPERIMENT IN KITCHEN
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21:55 - 22:25 hrs BREAK 30 Minutes
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6 22:30 - 23:00 hrs Stage Door (L0) 30 Minutes 1
Green Room Rest (L3)30 Minutes 2
Long Corridor (L3) 30 Minutes 3
Stage 30 Minutes 4
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7 23:05 - 23:35 hrs Stage 30 Minutes 1
Long Corridor (l3) 30 Minutes 2
Back Corridor (L1) 30 Minutes 3
Green Room Rest (L3)30 Minutes 4
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8 23:40 - 00:10 hrs Green Room Rest (L3)30 Minutes 1
Stage Door 30 Minutes 2
Stage 30 Minutes 3
Kitchen Corridor (L3) 30 Minutes 4
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9 00:15 - 00:50 hrs To Be Decided 35 Minutes
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Temperature Monitors were placed in the following locations:
GREEN ROOM RESTAURANT
STAGE DOOR
ISLAND BAR
KITCHEN
CAFE BAR
Beam Barriers were placed in the following location:
ASHTRAY SEATING
No Trigger Objects
The following areas were covered during the investigation.
* The Stage Door
* The Kitchen
* The Green Room Restaurant
* The Cafe Bar
* The Island Bar
* The Auditorium
GHOST CLUB INVESTIGATION SCHEDULE:
16:45 hrs - Arrive at Glasgow Royal Concert Hall Staff Carpark, Killermont Street.
17:20 hrs - Tour of Building by Mr Keith Marshall.
17:55 hrs - Equipment placed by Investigators.
18:40 hrs - Briefing by Joan Green.
18:45 hrs - Health and Safety briefing by Derek Green.
18:55 hrs - Investigation teams make way to first location.
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HISTORY
Whether you're simply visiting the city, or a true Glaswegian, you won't fail to be caught up in the magic of Scotland's premier music venue, the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, as it proudly looks down Buchanan Street over the city. Come in and enjoy a range of quality music – from classical to folk, world, country, rock and pop. The GRCH is a very prestigious venue and has a whole range of exciting spaces for every occasion and the 2,475 seat auditorium has played host to many amazing cultural events.
In October 1962 the world-renowned St Andrew's Halls were destroyed by a fire, and as a result Glasgow was without a dedicated concert hall for around 30 years. Brown-field site in the heart of Glasgow was identified for a replacement concert hall to link in with the redevelopment of Sauchiehall and Buchanan Streets, this is where the Hall still stands today. The Glasgow Royal Concert Hall opened in 1990, the year that the city was made European City of Culture.
Artists who have appeared at GRCH as part of national tours include Will Young, Shirley Bassey, Tom Jones, Mickey Rooney, Corinne Bailey Rae and BB King. These stars all add to the growing international reputation of our Hall. The Concert Hall's own International Classical Season aims to bring the world's best musicians to the Concert Hall stage and stars have included The Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra, Maxim Vengerov, Cecilia Bartoli, Dame Kiri Te Kanawa and many, many more.
ALLEGED ACTIVITY
Since its opening, Staff at the GRCH have experienced a number of strange occurences from Backstage to Front of House. Reports have included feelings that someone else is standing beside or behind them when no one is clearly visible. Shadows moving around the building. A lot of Auditory Phenomena has been reported. There are at least four suspected Ghosts in the building.
Official Report compiled by Derek Green from notes of the Investigators
The following information has been taken from the notes of the investigators present and where possible notes have been copied verbatim and listed by location.Prior to the investigation, the following was recorded by the investigators:
MARCO PIVA sensed a connection to the Armed Forces, it was later confirmed that there had been a NAFFI in the area.
LOCATION: GLASGOW ROYAL CONCERT HALL – CAFE BAR
TIME: 19:05 HRS
INVESTIGATORS: GROUP 1
OUTSIDE WEATHER CONDITIONS: DRY, WINDY
VIGIL ONE
At 19:05 hrs, the temperature was recorded at 18.04C. As Lynn entered the Cafe Bar, she noted a feeling as though she was walking through a waterfall. Derek then asked out for communication and Lynn came forward stating that she sensed the name Malcolm Scott. The group then gathered in the top area of the Cafe Bar beside the VIP Suite. Some members of the team heard a noise coming from the bar area and Derek investigated the sounds but could not trace anything. Derek then asked out if Malcolm could try and communicate to the team by noise or clairvoyance. Bill and Fiona noted hearing what sounded like a cough coming from further down the room, again Derek investigated the sound but could find no explanation.
Around 19:11 hrs, Chris then said he was sensing the year 1939 and also sensing a child of about seven years of age. He added that the child was female and that her energy was strong in the area outside the VIP Suite. Lynn then noted seeing an orb with the naked eye, the orb was in the centre of the investigators and was about one foot off the ground. At 19:16 hrs, Derek recorded the temperature at 18.0C but within a minute the temperature dropped to 14.0C and then very quickly back to 18.0C. This happened in the area where the orb was sighted by Lynn. About five minutes later, Chris noted seeing a very similar light anomaly around the same area as Lynn. Following this, Chris, again became aware of the female energy and Lynn recorded feeling that there was a very strong Religious background to the building. Chris then commented that he had seen the same light anomaly again and he recorded it as being in the same area as previously witnessed twice.
Lynn again said that she was sensing a very strong Religious connection and she then defined the area as being in front of the door of the VIP Suite. (This has been confirmed - there was a church on the land in that very spot and it was called St John's Methodist Church. Lynn did not know this) Chris then reported feeling a draught pass his right hand side. Lynn then entered the VIP Suite and had the strong feeling of frantic behaviour and people rushing about. Lynn added that she felt quite uncomfortable in the room and Derek then followed on asking what she was sensing. Lynn stated that she was not sure as to what exactly she was feeling but explained that she felt very uneasy in the area. (The area of the VIP Suite had once been the Bell Tower) Chris did not hear any of Lynn's information and described to Bill that he was sensing a rose window which he drew on the notes page. Lynn then noted an impression of something resembling stocks and again people moving about.
LOCATION: GRCH - ISLAND BAR
TIME: 19:00 HRS
INVESTIGATORS: GROUP 2
VIGIL ONE
At 19:04 hrs, the temperature was recorded at 20.6C. The group noted the continual humming coming from behind the bar. It was traced to the ice machines. At 19:11 hrs, Marco stated that he saw movement at the bottom of the stairs. Marco described a child out the corner of his eye. The group repositioned at the bottom of the stairs and at this point, Derek appeared at the bottom corner to enquire of the group if anyone had coughed. Rhoda confirmed that no one had made a sound. At 19:17 hrs, Dave explained that he had appeared to have picked up three images on the Thermal Imager and at that moment he could not explain what they were, *see Dave Alderton's summing up at end of report. At 19:20 hrs, both Rhoda and Kay heard a soft whistle. Marco also noted feeling nervous and weak around the knees. At 19:29 hrs, Marco felt someone touch him and then picked up the name Martin. Marco was not sure if this was a fore or surname and went on to explain that Martin liked the building. The man was described as a gentleman in his late sixties, with white hair. Marco added that the gentleman had a link to the building and confirmed that Martin was his surname and that he was an important person. He was enjoying the place and Marco finished off the communication by stating that Mr Martin wanted everyone to know that he was there.
( Marco then did some research after the investigation and came up with the following information:
The Architect of the GRCH was a gentleman called Sir J L Martin who passed away in 1999 at 91 years of age and was well over eighty when the GRCH was opened.)
LOCATION: GRCH - THE KITCHEN
TIME: 19:00 HRS
INVESTIGATORS: GROUP 3
TEMPERATURE: 23.1C
VIGIL ONE
Some of the group reported hearing the sound of clinking crockery coming from the far end of the kitchen and Lisa noted seeing the shadow of someone standing by the ice machine. Lisa also noted a noise like a swing door opening. At 19:33 hrs, Stephanie carried out a knocking experiment and some of the group heard possible responses coming from the Green Room Restaurant. Lisa and Stephanie both heard what sounded like a sigh coming from the area of the swing doors but could not trace where it came from. None of the group were responsible and Stephanie commented that it was quite audible. Lisa also noted that she had sighted a shadowy figure standing by the small potted tree in the Restaurant.
LOCATION: GRCH - THE UPPER AUDITORIUM
TIME: 19:00 HRS
INVESTIGATORS: GROUP 4
VIGIL ONE
The group gathered in the Auditorium and at 19:10 hrs, Soraya noted that she kept catching glimpses of one or two shadows around Row A seats no's 106 -114 area. Carolanne went to the back of the ashtray seating and noted feeling off balance and sick. Soraya started to ask out and at 19:15 hrs, noted a shape moving along the upper gallery at the left hand side. A number of photographs were then taken and they revealed orbs. The group then started to report strange breezes around them and Leanne and Carolanne started to feel quite hot and perspiring. Soraya then noted feeling quite dizzy and also felt that the air was quite heavy. At 19:20 hrs, Soraya reported hearing the sounds of footsteps coming from the back of the seating area and she also felt that her hair had been touched. At 19:30 hrs, Colin noted hearing someone talking at the back of the right hand side of stage. On investigation no one was found to be there. At the same time, Soraya heard shuffling noises in the area and caught a glimpse of the shadow again which seemed to be a male presence. (This same shadow figures throughout all Auditorium vigils, and has also been reported by Concert Hall staff since our visit and at this time they have not seen this report.) Colin then noted seeing movement and Bronach clearly heard an extended humming sound (hmmmmmmmmmm) around the same area where Colin had sighted the shadowy shape. At 19:40 hrs, Colin noted the smell of burning.
LOCATION: GRCH - THE ISLAND BAR
TIME: 19:35 HRS
INVESTIGATORS: GROUP 1
VIGIL TWO
The group started the vigil and Lynn stated that she felt that in the area, there had once possibly been a grain store. Lynn also had the impression that there had been sacks of grain stored nearby and a horse and cart involved in the moving of the grain. Lynn then received the surnames Somerville and Colquhoun. At 19:49 hrs, Greg picked up the impression of the name Anna Saunders and both Fiona and Greg heard a door close. This then followed with the same noise again being heard by Chris, Fiona, Greg and Lynn. Derek investigated this and located a toilet door which on closing had the same sound. At 19:53 hrs, Derek and Greg heard a noise coming from the area of the upper stair, but on investigation, nothing could be traced as being a source of the sound. Greg had noted in his book that he kept having the impression of Steam Trains and hearing the sound of a captain's whistle. Chris then reported seeing a black blob behind Lynn but he was sure that this was an optical illusion. Chris then commented that he felt there had been a shop nearby which had Jewish connections. Lynn also sensed connections to a fish/poultry stall. Derek asked out for spirit to come forward with no apparent response.
LOCATION: GRCH - THE CAFE BAR
TIME: 19:34 HRS
INVESTIGATORS: GROUP 2
VIGIL TWO
At 19:35 hrs, the group decided to hold a Communication Circle in the VIP Room and during this time a few investigators were picking up some sounds. On investigation the group believed that it was the air conditioning that was the source of the noises. No communication came forward during a circle and in the outer cafe bar it was very quiet.
LOCATION: GRCH - THE UPPER AUDITORIUM
TIME: 19:35 HRS
INVESTIGATORS: GROUP 3
VIGIL TWO
The group gathered in this area and seated themselves in the right hand corner. At 19:43 hrs, Stephanie was sure that she had seen movement in the upper opposite corner of the auditorium. At 19:49 hours, both Lisa and Stephanie both reported shadowy movement at the lower and circle ends of the auditorium. At 19:53 hrs, Stephanie thought that she could see movement at the exit door at the opposite end of the auditorium. At 19:58 hrs, Stephanie and Lisa both reported seeing a white shadowy light/moving orb, travelling at the far end of the auditorioium. At 20:00 hours, both Ian and Stephanie saw a human sized shadowy figure move out of the upper right hand exit door. As the group left the auditorium at the end of the vigil, Lisa said that she sensed someone walking behind her as she headed up the stairs. (Staff at the GRCH have recently reported a dark figure enter the auditorium in front of them and upon checking to see who it is no one is present in the area. A further sighting was recorded two weeks after the investigation, it was reported to Derek Green that a human sized shadowy shape passed the glass panel of an office door when no one else was in the building. Within seconds the door was opened by the Staff member and no one was in the corridor.)
LOCATION: GRCH - THE KITCHEN
TIME: 19:35 HRS
INVESTIGATORS: GROUP 4
TEMPERATURE: 23.4C
VIGIL TWO
At 19:40 hrs, Soraya reported feeling that she had been pushed and Bronach reported feeling queasy. The whole team noted a heavy feeling in the atmosphere that made them feel dizzy. Carolanne sensed the name Charlie. At 19:45 hrs, Bronach heard someone say "Shoosh" at the back of the kitchen and following this, Bronach asked out and the group heard various sounds. At 19:50 hrs, the group heard what sounded like a small hand bell ringing. (It has been confirmed that there are no hand bells whatsoever in the building) At 20:00 hrs, the group heard what sounded like a foot shuffling beside the yellow cone standing on the floor and also at this time, the group all heard footseps coming from the back of the kitchen. This was investigated, and there was definitely no one there. At 20:05 hrs, the group again all heard the bell ringing sound coming from the area of the door leading out to the Green Room Restaurant. At this point Carolanne reported seeing a shadow pass the glass panel in the door. At 20:10 hrs, Colin and Bronach again heard a small hand bell ring (3), this sound was coming from the door going into the Restaurant. The whole group then heard what sounded like a heavy object being moved at the back of the kitchen and on investigation nothing had been touched or moved.
LOCATION: GRCH - THE KITCHEN
TIME: 20:10 HRS
TEMPERATURE: 23.4C
INVESTIGATORS: GROUP 1
VIGIL THREE
At 20:14 hrs, Derek started asking out as he was positioned halfway down the kitchen. Chris reported seeing a man standing beside Derek and at this point, Derek noted in his book, a feeling of dizziness and disorientation. Derek then asked Chris to walk down towards him and as Chris did this, he reported feeling dizzy and disorientated. Lynn then perceived that Chris's body shape had changed. While Derek and Chris were feeling dizzy they had the sensation that they were walking to the one side. A noise was then heard at the bottom of the kitchen and the whole team investigated this sound. Nothing was detected. Derek then asked out for spirit to come forward while standing at the sink and once more felt disorientated and dizzy. Chris then noted a feeling of becoming very angry and it felt as though he wanted to bang something. Chris said he felt that this impression was something to do with an angry man and immediately Chris then reported seeing a man standing near Derek. At this point, Derek then heard footsteps and decided to ask out again for communication. As soon as he had spoken out, a hand bell was heard to ring (4), and Derek the felt the hairs on his left arm being tugged. (A physical feeling) Lynn, Fiona, Greg and Bill then heard a man's voice as though sighing in exasperation. The group discussed the bell after investigation and all agreed that it sounded like an old fashioned tea room service bell, the kind that one would ring for attention. Derek then checked on the walkie talkie to find out if anyone else had been using a bell in an experiment and it was again confirmed that there was no bell in the building of any kind.
LOCATION: GRCH - UPPER AUDITORIUM
TIME: 20:10
INVESTIGATORS: GROUP 2
VIGIL THREE
The group started off quietly seated in the left hand ashtray. At 20:10 hrs, Joan reported seeing a shadow running along the back corridor from left to right. At 20:12 hrs, Joan saw this again and also at 20:20 hrs, Joan and Marco saw the same shadow. At 20:30 hrs, Kay noted seeing a black figure in the corner of the upper seating and reported the figure as being very tall and slim. Kay felt that the figure was stepping over a barrier. Marco then sensed a connection of some kind to Johnny Cash the late American Country and Western Star. (It has been confirmed that Johnny Cash at one time did play the GRCH in concert.) Marco then started to receive a communication from a gentleman called Jimmy who said he came to the GRCH often. He was happy to come as he would see wee Willie the big guy. Jimmy said that he knew wee Willie's dad from the war and the name Jimmy Taylor or Naylor was given with this communication and Jimmy passed away before wee Willie's show. The description of Willie was given as tall, slim, elderly and with a moustache. At this point Marco reported seeing a shadow move in front of a footlight in front of the stalls area.
LOCATION: GRCH - THE CAFE BAR
TIME: 20:10 HRS
INVESTIGATORS: GROUP 3
VIGIL THREE
The group did not report anything unusual.
LOCATION: GRCH - THE ISLAND BAR
TIME: 20:10 HRS
INVESTIGATORS: GROUP 4
VIGIL THREE
At 20:10 hrs, Carolanne sensed a gentleman from the Territorial Army and he was giving her the impression that he was a "Jack of all Trades". At 20:25 hrs, Carolanne reported that her feet were burning up and Soraya became aware of a male presence who seemed very cocky and sure of himself, as though he would be the life and soul of the party. Soraya sensed that he liked whisky and that he had throat problems. Soraya sensed the name Allan and said he seemed almost arrogant. He quite liked the group being there as he was getting attention and he offered all the group a drink !!!!!!. Soraya sensed that he was about 5 foot ten and of good appearance.
LOCATION: GRCH - THE AUDITORIUM
TIME: 20:45 HRS
INVESTIGATORS: GROUP 1
VIGIL FOUR
At 20:46 hrs, Derek asked out and started to move around the Auditorium. Chris stood at the ashtray seating stage right and noted seeing a man standing at the exit door to stage left upper seating behind the stage. Chris described the man standing for a period of time and being of broad build. Chris then moved to come closer to the man and the figure disappeared. Derek then noted seeing a broad set figure in black move towards the exit door stage right and described seeing this figure as appearing to crouch down beside the door as if trying to hide. The figure then disappeared and both Chris and Lynn reported feeling apprehensive.
LOCATION: GRCH - THE KITCHEN
TIME: 20:45 HRS
INVESTIGATORS: GROUP 2
VIGIL FOUR
Dave started to check out the kitchen area and Marco started to use his dowsing pendulum and Joan started using dowsing rods.
The following is a scribed account of a question and answer session the Rods and the Pendulum were used for answers. Key: (R) Rod (P) Pendulum
Q: Joan asked out if spirit was present.
A: Yes (P)
Q: Do you work here?
A: No (P & R)
Q: Do you visit here?
A: Yes (P&R)
Q: Did you work here before this building was here?
A: Yes (P& R faint)
Q: Are you a woman?
A: No (P&R)
Q: Did you work in the kitchens here?
A: No (P&R)
Q: Did you have anything to do with kitchens?
A: Yes (P) unsure (R)
Q: Did you serve tables?
A: No (P&R)
Q: Were you a train driver?
A: No (P&R)
Q: Were you a Manager?
A: Yes (P&R)
Marco then felt that the energy was quite weak so Joan stopped using the rods just to let Marco use the Pendulum.
Q: Are you a bus driver?
A: No (P)
Joan then asked the following silent questions which were
Q: Did you have anything to do with bakeries?
A: Yes (P)
Q:Did the company you work for begin with the initial R?
A: Yes (P)
(There was a tea room on this site in the 60's called Reids)
Q: Had the energy been a person of management over people?
A: No response
Joan then asked the following questions silently
Q: Did you have anything to do with transport?
A: No (P)
Q: Did you have anything to do with the company name Reid?
A: Yes (P)
Marco then observed a faint white shape half way down the kitchen and the information from the Pendulum gave him the year 1969. The group did feel that the energy and the answers were quite weak. Then the full group heard the sound of a door either opening or closing at the far end of the kitchen. it was investigated and nothing could be detected. At 21:08 hrs, Kay also heard a whistle which resembled the sound of a train guard's whistle.
LOCATION: GRCH - THE ISLAND BAR
TIME: 20:45 HRS
INVESTIGATORS: GROUP 3
VIGIL FOUR
The group reported a very quiet vigil. However Lisa did sense a female with short hair, dark clothing, standing outside door number 10.
LOCATION: GRCH - THE CAFE BAR
TIME: 20:55 HRS
INVESTIGATORS: GROUP 4
VIGIL FOUR
The group called out but no response was reported. The group then tried knocking on tables and at 21:05 hrs, some reported hearing whispering. Leanne and Soraya then both said that they were thinking of the song "I could have danced all night." Colin noted a smell of burning and Carolanne reported seeing something move out the corner of her eye. The full team at 21:10 hrs, all reported hearing a bell ringing which sounded like an old telephone.
LOCATION: GRCH - BACK CORRIDOR LOWER LEVEL
TIME: 21:25 HRS
INVESTIGATORS: GROUP ONE
VIGIL FIVE
Derek asked out and then knocked three times and Derek, Lynn and Chris all saw a flash of golden yellow light near the bottom of a door in the corridor. Derek then walked up and down the corridor asking out and during this time, Chris saw a luminous image at the bottom of a door on his left hand side.
LOCATION: GRCH - THE AUDITORIUM
TIME: 21:25 HRS
INVESTIGATORS: GROUP TWO
VIGIL FIVE
The group were seated in the upper auditorium and at 21:25 hrs, Joan and Marco saw movement in the lower stalls area nearer the stage. Marco then spotted movement in front of the black drapes which were hanging. Joan, Marco and Kay then witnessed a shadow on the right hand side of the auditorium where Marco was sensing the presence of someone standing. Marco said that he felt this person liked moving things around. Joan then reported seeing a black shadow at the right hand side door at the corner of the stage. At 21:45 hrs, Joan reported seeing movement between the two back rows of the upper level of seating. Joan commented that she felt as though she had to keep looking around so that she did not miss anything. At 21:35 hrs, Kay heard something which sounded like a metal wheel turning like the sound of an old steam train and Marco picked up movement beside the door where the group had entered and on investigation nothing was there.
LOCATION: GRCH - THE GREEN ROOM RESTAURANT
TIME: 21:25 HRS
INVESTIGATORS: GROUP THREE
VIGIL FIVE
As the group were ready to enter the Restaurant, Lisa saw a figure standing beside the potted tree outside the door. At 21:30 hrs, Lisa noted hearing singing but thought it could be the noise from the bar coolers. At 21:32 hrs, the group heard a noise like a chair being moved from outside the Restaurant. Lisa also noted hearing distant chatter coming from inside the kitchen and at 21:37 hrs, Stephanie and Lisa both noted seeing a shadowy figure standing beside the entrance area.
LOCATION: GRCH - THE LONG CORRIDOR
TIME: 21:25 HRS
INVESTIGATORS: GROUP FOUR
VIGIL FIVE
At 21:25 hrs, Carolanne was sitting on the floor and thought she heard footsteps to her left. She had the impression of a Railway connection and also thought she saw a shadow moving by the bar. At 21:30 hrs, Carolanne reported feeling strange sensations in her face which affected her teeth, her tongue and her mouth. Soraya then noted that she thought she saw someone standing beside door seven. At 21:35 hrs, the group could smell wood burning. At 21:40 hrs, Carolanne felt dizzy and light headed, explaining that she felt although she had been hit with something. Soraya noted hearing a faint cough after asking out, she then asked out for a tapping noise and Bronach heard a response and Bronach also picked up on a Railway connection.
BREAK
LOCATION: GRCH - STAIRS TO DRESSING ROOMS
TIME: 22:40 HRS
INVESTIGATORS: GROUP ONE
VIGIL SIX
Lynn noted that she had a feeling as though a cat or dog had run past her and Chris had heard a cat meowing. The area was very quite so the group moved outside Dressing Room four. Lynn observed an orb travelling down the wall and the team could all feel the atmosphere very heavy in the area of the Coke Machine. Chris then moved to the left and commented that he did not like the feeling in the area. Chris and Derek then both went in to check the toilet area as they could both sense negative feelings. Derek brought the lift to that level and then asked for spirit to try and lower the lift to the ground floor - nothing happened. Derek then commented that he saw three orb shaped lights pass by Lynn and Chris said that he had observed these as well. Derek then noticed a white mist in front of the lift door (this vigil was in total darkness).
LOCATION: GRCH - THE GREEN ROOM RESTAURANT
TIME: 22:40 HRS
TEMPERATURE: 19.4C
INVESTIGATORS: GROUP TWO
VIGIL SIX
Dave set up a video camera and at 22:35 hrs, the temperature was 19.07C. The group then formed a small circle with Marco, Kay, Frank and Joan.
* Joan asks out
* Faint knock heard.
* Dave and Rhoda both hear the knock and Dave investigated. Dave did not report a source.
* Joan asks out again.
No communication came forward and the circle was closed at 23:00 hrs.
As group ended the vigil, Frank thought he heard a cough coming from the door of the kitchen.
LOCATION: GRCH - THE LONG CORRIDOR
TIME: 22:40 HRS
INVESTIGATORS: GROUP THREE
VIGIL SIX
The group heard a knocking sound coming from the far end of the corridor at door eight. The rest of the vigil was very quiet, but Lisa reported feeling uncomfortable.
LOCATION: GRCH - THE STAGE
TIME: 22:40 HRS
INVESTIGATORS: GROUP FOUR
VIGIL SIX
Carolanne noted feeling uncomfortable as she walked onto the stage and Soraya felt that there was a male presence on the stage. Soraya felt shivery and during the vigil she felt the presence become stronger. At 22:55 hrs, above stage left, Leanne thought she could see a shadow and Colin took some photographs. Soraya could sense the spirit of a performer and both Soraya and Leanne started to sing quietly on stage. Soraya felt as though someone was behind her, and out the corner of Bronach's eye she thought she could see a face. At 23:05 hrs, the group called out, but no definite response was heard, however Soraya thought she saw a shadow at the side of the stage.
LOCATION: GRCH - THE STAGE
TIME: 23:05 HRS
INVESTIGATORS: GROUP ONE
VIGIL SEVEN
At 23:95 hrs, Derek walked about the stage asking out and Lynn reported seeing what looked like a face in the same area that Chris had noted the earlier figure. Chris then reported seeing a light anomaly on the first level of seating left of stage. Derek started to receive a communciation and the name Peter Raymond came forward. Derek sensed that Raymond was a man who had worked on the building and had died of natural causes before the building was opened. This man was not happy because he did not see the building being opened. He had problems with his legs and he came from Hamilton, had one son and two daughters. One daughter's name was called in as Rachel and this man keeps coming back to the building because he never saw it completed. Derek then got a second communication with the name Marjory being given, someone from the Victorian period. She was wearing a dirty pink dress, she had fallen on hard times and stayed in a building which was part brothel. She was following Derek about and the year 1898 was given. Lynn then sensed a Railway employee who appeared to her like a guard. (This fitted in with Buchanan Street Goods Station having been part of the site.)
LOCATION: GRCH - THE LONG CORRIDOR
TIME: 23:05 HRS
INVESTIGATORS: GROUP TWO
VIGIL SEVEN
Marco started to receive a spirit communication from two gentleman. Marco explained that they were both feeling the cold. The description of the first man was cheerful, short in stature, possibly between 30 and 40 years of age and possibly with side burns and longish hair. He had quite a pointed nose and his name possibly sounds like John Harrison. The description of the second man was in his 20's, not happy, his head was down and his hands were in his pockets. He was taller with a moustache with black curly hair. His first name was possibly Gordon and it was possibly the 1970's. Both seemed to have a connection to the Armed Forces.
LOCATION: GRCH - THE BACK CORRIDOR
TIME: 23:10 HRS
INVESTIGATORS: GROUP THREE
VIGIL SEVEN
The group reported a very quiet vigil.
LOCATION: GRCH - THE GREEN ROOM RESTAURANT
TIME: 23:10 HRS
INVESTIGATORS: GROUP FOUR
VIGIL SEVEN
At 23.29 hrs, Carolanne had pains in her ears and a stabbing pain in her head and nose. Soraya felt a presence behind her and Leanne stated that she saw a shadowy figure behind Soraya. The group then heard a growl or grunting sound coming from the kitchen at 23:40 hrs and Soraya heard a tinkling sound coming from glasses behind the bar.
LOCATION: GRCH - THE GREEN ROOM RESTAURANT
TIME: 23:50 HRS
INVESTIGATORS: GROUP ONE
VIGIL EIGHT
The group reported a quiet vigil. However Lynn and Chris both commented that they had both felt that a workman in overalls was walking about different areas. He had a balding head but sometimes was seen with a hard hat and sometimes seen with a cap. The energy changed and Chris sensed a religious back ground with monks going back in time.
LOCATION: GRCH - THE STAGEDOOR
TIME: 23:50 HRS
INVESTIGATORS: GROUP TWO
VIGIL EIGHT
The group reported a very quiet vigil.
LOCATION: GRCH - THE STAGE
TIME: 23:50 HRS
INVESTIGATORS: GROUP THREE
VIGIL EIGHT
The group reported a quiet vigil but Lisa reported seeing a human shaped shadow moving at the back of the lower level of the auditorium.
LOCATION: GRCH - THE BACK CORRIDOR
TIME: 23:50 HRS
INVESTIGATORS: GROUP FOUR
VIGIL EIGHT
Soraya reported feeling very shivery and then carried out some raps and two knocks were heard. Bronach and Colin both reported hearing what sounded like stones being thrown against the wall twice.
LOCATION: GRCH - THE AUDITORIUM
TIME: 00:20 HRS
INVESTIGATORS: FULL TEAM
VIGIL NINE
This was a very quiet vigil with nothing reported.
END OF INVESTIGATION 00:45 hours.
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EVP Experiments
EVP Experiments were conducted by the following:
Derek Green
Dave Alderton
Derek Green did not record any anomalies
Dave Alderton reported anomalies on his recorder and these have been detailed below in Dave`s Report.
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Ghost Club Investigation notesLocation: Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, Glasgow, Scotland
Date: 07/03/09
Doc Ref: 090307/02/003Arrival: 16:45hrsFormat of Investigation: 1 Baseline Data Test and survey
2 Team InvestigationTechnical Team : Dave Alderton1 Baseline Data Test and Survey : 17:55-18:40hrs (some power on) (Note – rough plans and layouts sketched out during the baseline). All following location names taken from tour information and signage. Some power circuits were initially left on for safety and security reasons, then all lights switched off.
NOTE – baseline difficult due to the high level of EMF in the locations. Bars, refrigeration, cooling units etc all contributed to a higher than normal baseline. Due to the vast size of some areas, thorough baselines were difficult to establish in the time allowed.
Baseline oC, thermal profile and EMF mG taken throughout by myself as follows:1.1 Island Bar
Thermal profiling carried out 20 to 22oC thermal, cooling as expected towards the 8 large windows.
EMF mG profile as expected with EMF sources present.
1.2 Café BarThermal scan of bar, 17-19oC near windows, average 20oC in main dining area.
EMF mG profile as expected with EMF sources present.1.3 Auditorium
Thermal scan of auditorium, average 20oC in main seating areas.
EMF mG profile as expected with EMF sources present, large permanent EMF detected on walkway prior to upper circle – shown on diagram below. Sources unknown at this stage but able to be explained due to the amount of lighting and electrical circuits in this area.With the team investigations due to start this was all the baseline testing carried out.
2 Team InvestigationVigil 1 Island Bar (19:00-19:30)19:00 EMF sweep - no change to baseline
19:05 Thermal sweep carried out – as baseline.
19:10 Nightshot camera set up.
19:12 Digital sound recorder set up.
19:13 Worker came out from toilets, made the insinuation that he had been locked in. Looked embarrassed. Left for exit. Bear in mind that theatre personnel had not all gone home after 18:30hrs and therefore were not all accounted for.
19:15 Went down the stairs and was explaining to Rhoda how the thermal camera picks up
reflections as cold ‘figures’ in glass windows etc and these could be misinterpreted. To demonstrate, three figures were seen through the thermal camera in the gift shop glass as reflections – myself, Rhoda and Kay. I then asked Kay to raise her hand but the reflections did not correspond. I then asked Marco to move back incase one was a side reflection and still the reflections did not correspond. Rhoda moved forward towards the glass and there still remained three reflections, of similar stature. By this time Kay, Marco, Joan and Frank were out of the way leaving myself and Rhoda and three reflections in the glass of the shop window.
Although this seemed odd, I am happy that it can be explained as one of the images was definitely my reflection. Other glass within the shop may have duplicated the reflections causing multiple images within the thermal scanner from the shop window.
19:22 EMF sweep - no change to baseline. No change to temperature.
Vigil 2 Café Bar (19:30-20:00)19:30 EMF and thermal sweeps carried out - no change to baseline.
19:35 Nightshot camera and digital audio recorder set up.
19:40 EMF sweep of conference room at end, no unexplainable measurements from the sources present.
Kay mentioned a light had been switched off – upon investigation the light directly opposite the road was switching on and off, shining into the room.
19:43 Circle started in conference room.
19:52 Marco stated that he smelled cigar smoke. I could smell nothing. No change to thermal and EMF scans.Vigil 3 Upper Auditorium (20:10-20:40)20:10 Silent Vigil
20:12 Digital audio recorder placed.
20:16 Thermal sweep – as baseline.
20:26 I was asked to investigate seats 126-148 behind us – no abnormal thermal or EMF
readings.
20:35 EMF sweep – as baseline.
Vigil 4 Kitchen (20:45-21:15)20:45 EMF measurements as expected with the sources/appliances present.
20:48 Nightshot camera set up. Digital audio recorder set up.
20:55 Marco stated that he saw someone white. Investigated – nothing.
21:05 Joan asked if ‘someone could make a sound’ – the fly zapper activated with a loud crack.
21:08 Joan asked if ‘someone could make a sound’ – a door closed to the far right of the canteen. Investigated and nothing found. However, it is worthy of a note that a number of doors lead off from the canteen, some going into offices and some going upstairs. Therefore we cannot rule out logical causes i.e. employees working late or still in building.
21:15 It is worth noting that the coffee machines can get quite loud and activate regularly
which may sound like something else through closed doors..
Vigil 5 Upper Auditorium (21:15-21:45)
21:15 EMF and thermal sweeps carried out - no change to baseline.
21:20 Nightshot camera and Digital Audio recorder set up.
Nothing to report for rest of vigil.Break called from 21:55 to 22:25.
Vigil 6 Green Room Restaurant (22:40-23:10)22:40 EMF and thermal sweeps carried out – measurements correspond with sources present.
22:45 Circle set up in the corner of the restaurant.
22:50 Joan asked for ‘someone to make a noise’ and a tap was heard from the corner of the restaurant near the rightmost window (facing the windows).22:52 Circle said they were feeling warmer and I was asked to check. Thermal profile showed a 1oC increase which can be explained by the circle sitters in close proximity.
Vigil 7 Long Corridor (Lomond Foyer) (23:10-23:40)EMF and thermal scans taken regularly. EMF readings corresponded with EMF sources present. Temperature 17oC near windows, 21oC on stairs and moving into the area.
Photographs taken on stairs near door 8. Light fitting on landing above stairs reflects the camera flashes and creates light anomalies.
Nothing further to report during this vigil.
Vigil 8 Stage Door (23:40-00:10)
We were actually up from the stage door – nothing to report.Vigil 9 Upper Auditorium (00:20-00:55)
EMF and thermal scans as baseline with exception of slight cooling due to nightfall.
Nothing to report during this vigil.
Summary
All EMF readings were expected with fluctuations caused by typical power/lighting sources. Thermal scans throughout the investigation revealed no change from baseline, other than the normal cooling effect with nightfall.
The Glasgow Royal Concert Hall is a large building and in some areas it is difficult to get a sound baseline due to the sheer area to be covered, particularly the auditorium.
The GRCH seems fairly central to the nightlife of Glasgow and any sounds picked up by audio recording equipment could not rule out external sources. Reviewing the video and audio footage recorded on the night, there is nothing to report, except whistling picked up in the café bar vigil at approximately 19:37hrs. At first there is a single note and then a three note tune 20 seconds later. The sound was recorded by the nightshot camera mic and not the audio device (placed a distance away). However, we cannot rule out the whistling coming from outside on the street or subconsciously from a group member.
One area of note is the light fitting at the top of the stairs of the Long Corridor near door 8. It seemed to reflect camera flash and came up with some interesting light anomalies on digital cameras which could easily be mistaken for orb like activity.
Lastly, the taps and knocks that sounded in response to questions from Joan may have been coincidence with the building responding to temperature changes with nightfall. The door closing in the kitchen revealed no known cause although once again we cannot completely rule out someone working late or staying back, unknown to our guide Keith Marshall.
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SUMMING UP
Firstly on behalf of The Ghost Club Council, myself and the investigation team, I would like to offer my sincere thanks to Keith Marshall, Head of Security and the staff of the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall for all their courtesy, assistance and input for making this investigation possible for members of The Ghost Club.
The investigation at the GRCH was a very quiet night. There are a few things which would appear to be interesting. Those incidents took place in the first half of the evening. The areas in question would appear to be:
The Auditorium
The Kitchen of the Green Room Restaurant.
All four groups do appear to have had repeated sightings of a black human shaped shadow which centred itself mostly on the perimeter passage behind the seating on the upper level. Descriptions of all the sightings are very similar which does leave you asking the question, What exactly did the four groups witness? The Kitchen seems to have produced similar occurences for most of the groups. Bangs/Bell Ringing, Sighing and general sound of movement.
One other point of interest was during Vigil one between 19:00 and 19:30 hours. During this time Chris had become aware of a child who appeared to make herself known to him. There was not a communication as such and at one point the child appeared to have vanished, but later on, in the same vigil the child appeared to chris again. In the vanishing period, it would appear from Group Two's notes, who incidentally were in the Island Bar, that a child's presence was perceived as a possible sighting by Marco Piva at the foot of the stairs just along from the Group One's location the Cafe Bar.
The GRCH could be prone to bursts of sporadic activity, if this is the case, I would suggest that it may be attributable to the stone tape theory. That is, a simple playing back of time. I do not feel that the GRCH is haunted as such, but could be the home of spirit in visitation for periods of time. Once again I offer my sincere thanks to Keith Marshall and the Staff of the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall for making this investigation possible for members of The Ghost Club.
Derek Green
Area Investigation Co-ordinator (Scotland)
Sunday 26 April 2009
