31/10/2026
Centuries of dark secrets, restless spirits and ghostly legends...
Scotland’s castles have witnessed their fair share of bloodshed and betrayal, but some are said to have residents who never quite left.
Here are three of Scotland’s spookiest castles and the chilling tales behind them.
Would you dare spend the night?
Glamis Castle - The Monster of Glamis
Behind the grand walls of Glamis Castle lies a rather sinister legend. It’s said that a mysterious heir was hidden away in a secret chamber, his existence concealed from the world. To this day, the castle’s secrets continue to fuel its ghostly reputation.
Eilean Donan Castle - The Ghostly Spanish Soldier
One of Scotland’s most photographed castles is said to have a rather unexpected resident. Legend tells of a ghostly Spanish soldier wandering its halls, a lingering reminder of the Jacobite rising of 1719, when Spanish troops occupied the castle.
Fyvie Castle - The Green Lady
Fyvie Castle is said to be haunted by Dame Lilias Drummond, who died in 1601. According to legend, after her husband remarried, her name mysteriously appeared carved into a castle windowsill. Some say her restless spirit still wanders the halls.
