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Scotland’s most haunted spots

20/10/2025

Ah, Scotland… if there's one destination that perfectly captures the Halloween spirit and those cozy autumn vibes, it's this one! Between its misty landscapes, rain-slicked cobblestones, and castles with eerie charm, you instantly feel like you've stepped into a movie.

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Anyway, for those lucky enough to be heading to Scotland in October and looking for a good dose of chills (or a delightfully creepy atmosphere), I've found the perfect spots for you.

Ready to make your trip a little spooky?

1. The ghosts of Glamis castle

Price: around €20

Glamis Castle is undoubtedly one of Scotland's most mysterious and haunted places. Its eerie reputation dates back centuries. legend has it that the real Macbeth murdered King Duncan there and that his spirit still haunts the castle. In King Malcolm's room a bloodstain once marked the floor impossible to remove so it was eventually covered with wooden boards.

But Glamis doesn't stop there. The castle is filled with secret rooms and chilling stories. One of the most terrifying legends tells of an earl who locked a group of Lyndsays inside a hidden room condemning them to die within its walls. For centuries moans and strange thuds were said to echo through the corridors.

The castle chapel is also known for ghostly apparitions. The spirit of Lady Janet Douglas "the Grey Lady" has been seen many times. Wrongfully accused of witchcraft and burned at the stake in the 16th century, she is said to still appear dressed in grey silently praying in the chapel.

And that's not all: vampires, monsters, a woman without a tongue the list of spirits and creatures tied to Glamis seems endless. Today visitors can tour this magnificent yet chilling castle a must see for anyone seeking spine tingling experiences in the heart of Scotland.

Take your tickets here : https://tickets.glamis-castle.co.uk/#eventcalendar_1|681 

Some visitors stories : https://www.reddit.com/r/Ghosts/comments/1f9sskc/first_time_seeing_ghosts_of_glamis_castle/  

2. The Edinburgh Vaults 

Price: around €25 

Beneath Edinburgh's South Bridge lies eerie vaults built in 1788. Originally used as workshops, taverns, and storage rooms for traders the damp and darkness soon made them uninhabitable. They were abandoned and quickly taken over by society's outcasts. The vaults became home to vagrants, smugglers, illegal whisky distillers, and prostitutes.

Over time, even darker activities took place. Murderers hid their victims here and body snatchers stored freshly dug up corpses before selling them to schools. In overcrowded unsanitary 18th century Edinburgh the fear of a loved one ending up on a dissection table was a real possibility.

The Vaults were rediscovered and cleaned in the 1990s. Since then they've been partially opened to the public through guided tours each one filled with chilling encounters. The BBC even named them the most haunted place in Britain.

Many spirits are said to wander these tunnels. There's "The Aristocrat," a bearded man in a hat often seen leaning against the wall. A darker entity, described as a man in a filthy blue coat, is known to be violent and aggressive, shouting "Get out!" at visitors.

A mourning woman dressed in black is said to radiate waves of grief and pain — women seem to feel her presence the most. Visitors also report sightings of a small boy named Jack or James, with curly blond hair, who watches tourists and moves between rooms. But the most feared presence remains Mr. Boots, "The Watcher." His footsteps echo through the corridors his breath felt on the back of your neck some swear they've seen him guarding the White Room, his territory.

Even today flying stones cold chills and ghostly whispers keep the legend alive. Entering the Vaults means stepping into a Grim past filled with poverty, crime, and restless souls a unique experience for the bravest of travelers.

Take your tickets here : https://www.visitscotland.com/info/tours/the-vaults-tour-6857aaf8 

Some visitors stories : https://www.reddit.com/r/Paranormal/comments/1g642ho/edinburgh_vaults/ et https://www.reddit.com/r/Thetruthishere/comments/gf013b/anyone_else_have_crazy_shit_happen_to_them_in_the/ 

3. The Glasgow Necropolis 

Price: around €23 

The Glasgow Necropolis literally "the city of the dead."

Perched on a green 15 hectare hill this cemetery offers stunning views over the city, the Clyde Valley, and the surrounding countryside. Since its creation over 50,000 people have been buried here.

A guided tour (booking recommended) reveals fascinating legends and surprising stories — like the one from September 1954, when police officer Alex Deeprose found more than 200 children armed with stakes and knives. They were hunting the Gorbals Vampire a local legend known as "the iron toothed vampire."

Necropolis is also famous for its ghostly Figures: a lady in white, a young boy near the monuments, and statues whose expressions seem to change. Some visitors have reported Unseen voices echoing through the grounds fueling the cemetery's haunted reputation.



4. Skaill House 

Price: around €12 

Located in Sandwick on Mainland in the Orkney Island, Skaill House is a historic mansion built beside the Late Stone Age site of Skara Brae and Skaill Bay.

When Major Malcolm Macrae began renovating the house he discovered human remains beneath the floor. Further digging revealed at least 15 more skeletons belonging to a Celtic people from the late Iron Age to the early Middle Ages.

While living there with his dog Macrae often heard unexplained footsteps echoing through the halls with no human presence nearby. These sounds were Said to be the ghost of Ubby a man who during his lifetime built a small island in Skaill Loch by piling stones. After dying during one of his projects he chose Skaill House as his eternal home. Dogs are said to be particularly sensitive to him often growling or howling when he's near suggesting that Ubby wasn't fond of dogs when alive.

One visitor reported feeling someone sit at the corner of the bed only for the presence to vanish instantly. Others have mentioned strange noises doors opening and closing on their own, and even unexplained smells like cigarette smoke in the attic office. Despite these ghostly occurrences Skaill House's spirits seem rather friendly. Would you dare visit this historic home and maybe feel their presence yourself?



5. Crathes Castle 

Price: around €20

Nestled in the Charming hills of Aberdeenshire, Crathes Castle is a stunning 16th century structure known for both its Stunning architecture and ghost stories. Visitors are drawn not only by its beauty but also by the mysterious legends that linger within its walls.

Among the most famous apparitions is the "White Lady" said to wander the castle's corridors and staircases searching for something or someone. Visitors accounts add to the castle's mystical aura describing echoing footsteps in empty halls and soft whispers during the dark of night.

Guided tours are available for those willing to uncover the castle's history and hidden secrets. Paranormal enthusiasts will especially enjoy learning about the ghostly tales that make this place truly unique. 

Book your visit : https://www.nts.org.uk/visit/places/crathes-castle 

Scotland is a captivating destination that promises unique adventures and discoveries. Whether through its mysterious castles breathtaking landscapes or haunting legends every corner of this country invites exploration.

Did this make you want to visit? Ghost stories and paranormal legends are endless here. If you've ever experienced something paranormal in Scotland tell me all about it in the comments!

And for those planning their next Scottish adventure feel free to explore the website let New Escapade help you organize your dream trip.

Ana from New Escapade 

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