Haunted Castles in Scotland
Eilean Donan Castle, Dornie, Scottish Highlands
Perhaps the most recognisable castle in all of Scotland? Eilean Donan is certainly the most romantic, perched at the centre of where three Scottish Locks meet. With history dating back to the 7th century, there are no prizes for...
view the listingDalhousie Castle Hotel & Spa, Edinburgh
Dating way back to the 13th century, this castle has seen many people passing through its doors. It’s alleged to be haunted by a number of ghosts, most notably that of Sir Alexander Ramsay. He was starved to death in 1342 in...
view the listingFyvie Castle, near Turiff, Aberdeenshire
Brief History Fyvie Castle near Turif in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, is believed to have been built around the 13th Century by William the Lion. The castle served as a Royal stronghold until 1390, shortly after the Battle of...
view the listingGlamis Castle, Angus, Scotland
Glamis Castle is widely renowned as one of the most haunted locations across the British Isles. The sheer number of reports that have occurred there, as well as the folklore that surrounds it, certainly lend itself to this...
view the listingAckergill Tower Castle Hotel, Wick, Caithness, Scotland
In the 15th century, the castle was owned by the Keith family who were in a feud with the Gunn family. After several murders and revenge murders on either side, Helen Gunn was abducted by a member of the Keith family for her...
view the listingAirth Castle Hotel, Falkirk, Scotland
Many castles across the United Kingdom are haunted – and Airth Castle is definitely one of them. In rooms 3, 9 and 23, the sound of children playing has been heard when the rooms were otherwise empty – perhaps these are the...
view the listingTulloch Castle Hotel, Dingwall, Scotland
Tulloch Castle is actually thought to have many ghosts – but the most-sighted ghost, and the ghost most talked about, is the Green Lady. She has been sighted so frequently, the bar in the castle is actually named the Green Lady...
view the listingBalmoral Castle, Aberdeen
Balmoral Castle can be found near the village of Crathie. It is one of the several residences of the British Royal Family. It was purchased by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert. Although Balmoral Castle is not part of the Crown...
view the listingBorthwick Castle, Edinburgh
Because Borthwick castle is an old, old building with a long and involved history, it has been home to many distinguished guests over the years, including Mary Queen of Scots. Mary sought sanctuary at Borthwick with her husband...
view the listingAuchen Castle, Dumfries & Galloway, Scotland
Auchen Castle is reportedly haunted by a child, with many visitors catching a site of her transparent complexion walking the corridors and running down the main staircase in the very early hours of morning. Staff and guests alike...
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