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admin sinfulldude · Posted: Wed Jun 14, 2006 11:28 pm Post subject: Haunted Locations in Scotland

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Haunted Locations in Scotland

Andrew Mackie’s House, Kircudbrightshire

In Kirkcudbrightshire, the house of Andrew Mackie is believed to have been the site of poltergeist activity. The activity was well documented by Reverend Andrew Telfair and the testimony of many witnesses including other members of the clergy. The activity was widely varied. Stones were thrown at the house by unseen hands, a basket of peat was upturned and set alight inside the house. People were thrown across rooms, scratched, had their hair pulled and were hit with sticks. Some bones were found outside the house and were taken away but the activity increased so the bones were brought back to the house. The activity lasted for months before coming to an end. There are many theories as to the reasons behind this activity.

Broomhill House, Larkhall

The ghost at Broomhill House, larkhall was the subject of a TV documentary in the 1960’s. The ghost is apparently that of an Indian lady who was brought over by an British army general when returning from duty abroad. Buildings on this site have been knocked down and rebuilt over time but the “Black lady’s” presence still seems to remain as she has been sighted many times.

Clumly Farm, Orkney

A ghostly white horse haunts Clumly Farm in Orkney. It is believed that a young woman came to work on the farm in the late nineteenth century. The farmer’s two sons both of whom fell in love with the woman were played off against each other and ended hating each other.
One son struck the other with a flail, cracking his skull open and killing him. He disposed of the brother’s body at the cliffs at Yesnaby. Feeling he was pursued by the ghost of the dead man he rode as fast as he could. The horse’s hooves struck a stone dyke causing many stones to fall over. It is said that nobody has since been able to repair that part of the dyke. The phantom horse and rider have been seen often particularly on stormy nights.

County Hotel, Dumfries

The county hotel, Dumfries, was demolished in the early 1980’s. It was formerly known as the Commercial Inn and before that as the Blue Bell Inn. During the Jacobite uprising the inn was visited by Bonnie Prince Charlie. The soldiers under the Prince stopped off at Dumfries on their march to and from Derby, and on the return journey demanded £2000 and one thousand pairs of shoes from the inhabitants. The spirit of Bonnie Prince Charlie kept returning to the town and usually appeared in the county hotel.

Culloden

The battle of Culloden took place on 16th April 1746 and ghosts are still said to be seen on the battlefield especially around the anniversary. Marching Highlanders, bleeding men and corpses are all said to have been seen. Many noises, such as clashing swords, gunfire and cries of the wounded are also reported. One ghostly figure which has been reported, is that of a young Highlander looking thoroughly dejected murmuring the word ‘defeated’.

Culzean Castle

Several ghosts haunt Culzean Castle, one of whom is believed to be an actual Kennedy ancestor; the Kennedy clan were the original owners. There is a piper who is often heard playing on stormy nights. Culzean is also haunted by a woman dressed in a ball gown. The castle’s legend tells of a knight who abducted an heiress and held her captive there. After being told how he would kill her, the heiress lulled the knight to sleep and stabbed him with his own dirk.

Dalarossie, Inverness

In Dalarossie near Inverness, there were two families, the Shaws of Strathnairn and the Mackintoshes of Strathdearn. They arranged to have a game of shinty on Christmas Day but when the Mackintoshes found out that Christmas Day would fall on the Sabbath, they called the game off. The Shaws were not so easily put off and when the Mackintoshes did not show up, the Shaws split themselves into two teams and played the game themselves. It seemed as though no harm had come as a result of breaking the Sabbath. They were tragically mistaken, for every man who had played, died during the course of the following year. The ghostly shinty players return to Dalarossie every Christmas to play their game.

Eilean Donan Castle

A Spanish soldier, killed in the castle or in a nearby battle is said to haunt the castle. And one of the bedrooms is haunted by a Lady Mary.

Glencoe, Argyll

On 13th February 1692 a group of soldiers from the Clan Campbell took brutal action against soldiers of the Clan MacDonald Glencoe. Accepting their kind offer of hospitality and a bed for the night, the Clan Campbell soldiers then awoke during the night and brutally slaughtered around 40 of the MacDonald soldiers as they slept. There has been numerous sightings at Glencoe of the massacre that took place, replaying over and over again on the anniversary of the event.

Hermitage Castle

Built in the 13th century, Hermitage Castle has had several ghost sightings. One ghost is thought to be Sir Alexander Ramsay who was captured and left to starve to death in the dungeon. His sad and hungry figure is still reported to wander the ruins of the castle. Another ghost is said to be that of Lord Soulis who was widely believed to have practised black magic and used the dungeons to hold young children captive before using them in his hideous rituals. The local people allegedly stormed the castle taking Lord Soulis captive. They then wrapped him in lead and threw him into a boiling cauldron. This spirit has been seen around the castle and the screams of the children are also heard at times.

Iona

Kings of Scotland from ancient times are buried on Iona and the island is a religious centre of quite considerable significance. Iona was attacked by Vikings on several occasions and the ghostly forms of the Viking longboats are said to glide into the harbour at night and eerie figures are seen scrambling ashore, re-enacting their desecration of this sacred place. Monks are reported to have been seen especially around the monastery and their chanting has been heard.

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frostonarose · Posted: Sat Oct 07, 2006 2:16 am Post subject:

very interesting....Culloden has a mood all its own much like, believe it or not, Custers battlefield in the states....many memory shadows. Glen Coe, Oban and the forests surrounding oppress me greatly. like a black mist that weighs me down. its beautiful but I dont feel "safe" there. (by the way, I am a Campbell) hummmmm
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