Haunted Locations in Scotland
Killiecrankie, Perthshire
The battle of killiecrankie took place between the Jacobites and the forces of William III under the command of General Hugh Mackay. The Jacobites were victorious, but at a price, their leader, Viscount John Graham of Claverhouse known as bonnie Dundee was killed in the battle, a tragic blow to the Jacobite cause.
There have many strange sightings at Killiecrankie, an eerie red glow in the sky above the battle field, soldiers marching into battle and and a ghostly version of the Battle itself. One woman, whilst picnicking in the area, reported sighting the bodies of English officers lying around her feet.
Leith Hall
Until 1945, Leith Hall in Aberdeenshire was owned by the Leith family. One spirit said to haunt the place is John Leith who was shot by his wife during a drunken argument. There is also said to be the spirit of woman haunting the building but her identity is unknown. Many strange noises have been heard including footsteps and banging doors. A strange smell, similar to incense has been noticed and the sound of music playing and the drone of bagpipes.
Melrose Abbey, Melrose
There have been several reports of ghosts at the ruins of Melrose Abbey. Michael Scott was an intellectual who allegedly practised the black arts and it is said that his spirit haunts the site of his grave. A ghostly figure has been seen sliding like a snake along the ground. It is reported that this may be either Michael Scott or a monk who fell from grace in ancient times.
Nechtanesmere, Angus
The battle of Nechtanesmere was fought in the 7th century between the Northumbrians and the Picts. The Picts led by Brude mac Bile were victorious over the Northumbrian men of King Ecgfrith. In 1950, while driving near the battle site, a motorists car broke down and with no other option she had to walk the remaining 7 miles of her journey. As she walked, she spotted a torch light in the distance and the closer that she got to the light she started to make out figures standing around in ancient garb – brown tunics and leggings – the figures, oblivious to her presence, were walking around amongst the fallen bodies of their comrades.
Newstead, near Melrose
It was here that Dere Street crossed the Tweed and an important Roman fortification was established beneath the three summits of the Eildon Hills, hence it’s Roman name of Trimontium. There have been strange experiences suggesting that people were busy constructing homes and shelters- hammering, banging and sawing. The sound of a bugler has sometimes been heard as has the tramp of marching feet. The majority of these sounds were heard in the early evening.