13 (allegedly) haunted castles in Scotland - and the ghosts spotted there
While watching horror films and eating copious amounts of sweets are popular ways to spend Halloween, there are a wealth of locations to visit in the UK if you’re hoping for a real scare. The UK is home to a number of impressive castles, many of which play host to some hair-raising ghost stories - including several in Scotland. Whether you’re a believer in ghosts, or still a sceptic, these 13 Scottish castles all have a strange history and are allegedly said to be haunted.
13. Airth Caslte, Stirlingshire
Sightings of a ghostly nanny with two young children who are thought to have died in a fire have been reported at this castle, with the sound of the children playing said to be heard in rooms three, nine and 23. There have also been reports of screams from a maid who was attacked by her master, and a ghostly dog that likes biting ankles has been seen roaming the hallways. Photo: Google