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Glamis Castle
Glamis, Angus
25.9 miles from kingsbarns, UK-V1
What's a haunted castle without a Grey Lady? Here, it's said to be Lady Janet Douglas, a 16th century woman burned at the stake after (possibly fabricated) claims of witchcraft emerged. She is most often reported in the clock tower or chapel. A severely mistreated black servant is said to ...
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Fishtown of Usan
kingsbarns, Scotland
27.5 miles from kingsbarns, UK-V1
I went to the ruins of Fishtown of Usan to get some photos of the buildings which are now mostly fallen. The buildings are extremely old, but the location itself is much, much older and dates back to ancient times. It was late evening and just beginning to turn dark when ...
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Pinkie House
Musselburgh, East Lothian
28.9 miles from kingsbarns, UK-V1
Lilias Drummond, nicknamed "The Green Lady", is seen on the spiral staircase. It is believed that her appearance represents bad luck. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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RAF Montrose
Montrose, Angus
30.6 miles from kingsbarns, UK-V1
Many pilots in training have crashed here and met an untimely fate. The most famous of those is that of Lt. Desmond Arthur who has been seen as a full-bodied apparition throughout the base. Other pilots who have perished are witnessed still in full uniform or caught in the form ...
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Holyrood Palace
Edinburgh, Edinburgh
31.3 miles from kingsbarns, UK-V1
David Rizzio was said to be the lover of Mary, Queen of Scots. He was murdered in the dining room and his bloodstains sometimes reappear. Lord Darnley, whom Mary is said to have blamed for Rizzio's murder, met his fate in an explosion and is reportedly seen here as well. ...
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Edinburgh Vaults
Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
31.9 miles from kingsbarns, UK-V1
Quite possibly one of the most haunted places in the world, many spirits, many quite negative, remain here. Voices are heard coming out of the darkness, cold spots are picked up, shadows are seen, and mist is picked up on camera. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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Mary King's Close
Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
31.9 miles from kingsbarns, UK-V1
An outbreak of the bubonic plague in 1645 claimed many lives around here. Some of the victims are said to be "walled-up" which is why they have been seen here since they died. In "Annie's Room", a young girl named Annie was abandoned by her family after she became infected. ...
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Greyfriars Kirkyard
Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
32.1 miles from kingsbarns, UK-V1
Sir George MacKenzie's tomb can be found here. Ever since it was broken into, visitors have been attacked by unknown forces leaving them scratched, scarred, and bruised. It is believed that an overwhelming presence of evil entities are responsible for the attacks. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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The White Hart Inn
Edinburgh, Midlothian
32.2 miles from kingsbarns, UK-V1
Edinburgh's oldest pub, dating back to 1516, the ghost of a woman in red has shown up in a photos and is often reported by the staff. According to legend, William Burke and William Hare, a murderous pair, would lure victims from him and kill them in the surrounding buildings. ...
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Edinburgh Castle
Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
32.2 miles from kingsbarns, UK-V1
Many ghosts are reported here including a phantom piper and a phantom drummer, plague victims in the underground vaults, and other apparitions that have appeared on camera. People have been touched, felt cold spots, and have had the sensation of being watched. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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Huntingtower Castle
Perth, Scotland
33 miles from kingsbarns, UK-V1
A woman named Dorothea is seen here wearing a green dress; she has been nicknamed "Lady Greensleeves". Her appearance is thought to be a bad omen to travelers who see her, yet others say that she has saved lives. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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Dalhousie Castle Hotel
kingsbarns, Midlothian
34.6 miles from kingsbarns, UK-V1
The two main ghosts are that of Lady Catherine (The Grey Lady), and Alexander Ramsay of Dalhousie. Ramsay was imprisoned here and left to starve; some say he survived two weeks merely by eating bits of grain that fell through the cracks. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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House of the Binns
kingsbarns, West Lothian
39.8 miles from kingsbarns, UK-V1
Two ghosts are said to be here: A former owner, very boastful over his poker victories, is seen on horseback; a phantom monk is also reported here. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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Thirlestane Castle
Lauder, Scotland
40.1 miles from kingsbarns, UK-V1
One of the Dukes who occupied here is still reported to haunt the location. It is believed to be John Maitland. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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Airth Castle
Airth, Scotland
46 miles from kingsbarns, UK-V1
It is said that the castle burned down and killed two children and their nanny. They can be seen all over the property and heard in rooms 3, 4, 9, and 23. A ghostly dog is also said to bite people in the hallways. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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Dryburgh Abbey Hotel
Newtown Saint Boswells, Scottish Borders
49.9 miles from kingsbarns, UK-V1
A woman who drowned herself in the nearby river is said to haunt here. In the ruins of the nearby abbey, monks can also be heard chanting. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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Stirling Castle
Stirling, Stirling
51.3 miles from kingsbarns, UK-V1
The Highland Ghost is seen here and was even caught on photograph before. He appears in a full costume and a kilt, often being mistaken for a living person. The Green Lady, said to be a servant to Mary, Queen of Scots, died after saving the Queen from a fire. ...
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Crathes Castle
kingsbarns, Aberdeenshire
53.3 miles from kingsbarns, UK-V1
Someone known as the Green Lady in the Queen Anne Wing. She is seen with a green mist surrounding her. Another woman who died here is usually seen on the anniversary of her murder. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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Doune Castle
Doune, Scotland
54.3 miles from kingsbarns, UK-V1
Mary, Queen of Scots, was exiled here. She is believed to be the source of energy that produces energy balls in photographs. Otherwise, this castle is necessary to visit because it was used for the movie Monty Python and the Holy Grail. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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Balmoral Castle
kingsbarns, Aberdeenshire
55.6 miles from kingsbarns, UK-V1
John Brown, servant to Queen Victoria, is said to have had a secret romance with her. He is seen wandering the halls wearing a kilt. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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Braemar Castle
kingsbarns, Scotland
56.8 miles from kingsbarns, UK-V1
A woman leapt to her death at the battlements after thinking her lover had left her. She is still reported here. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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Jedburgh Castle
Jedburgh, Scottish Borders
57.2 miles from kingsbarns, UK-V1
The jail is known to have a high level of paranormal activity where former prisoners still cry out and make contact with visitors. A piper can also be seen or heard playing outside of the castle on the battlefield. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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Jedburgh Castle
Jedburgh, Scottish Borders
57.2 miles from kingsbarns, UK-V1
The ghost of former prisoner Edwin McArthur is said to threaten visitors and invokes a sense of dread. Other former prisoners may be here as well. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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Bamburgh Beach
Bamburgh, Northumberland
60 miles from kingsbarns, UK-V1
Witches used to live in the dunes and would sacrifice people for Satanic rituals. Other people have died violently here through other means, and a burial site was even uncovered. While Roman Polanski was filming Macbeth here, many extras were shocked to see hands coming out of the sand... And ...
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Bamburgh Castle
Bamburgh, Northumberland
60 miles from kingsbarns, UK-V1
Don't be surprised if you take a photograph and a mysterious figure or form shows up; it's quite common here. People commonly report a woman in a pink (or green) dress said to be a princess who leapt to her death after she found out her lover had married someone ...
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Chillingham Castle
Chillingham, Northumberland
60.8 miles from kingsbarns, UK-V1
Shadows have been seen in the courtyard, one ghost in the chamber is unseen, but gives off an eerie feeling, a conversation between two unseen men carries on in the chapel, and in the 'Inner Pantry', a woman in white approaches people begging for water, but vanishes soon after. (Submitted by ...
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The Tolbooth
Aberdeen, Aberdeen City
62.3 miles from kingsbarns, UK-V1
The Tolbooth Museum was once a prison responsible for witch burnings under King James the VI; it is believed some of those victims are still here. Shadows are a very common sight as well as a short man dressed in a 1920's outfit. Deep voices have been heard, EMF detectors ...
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Castle Fraser
kingsbarns, Aberdeenshire
62.8 miles from kingsbarns, UK-V1
A princess was murdered in the Green Room and dragged down the hallway. She can be seen wandering about and heard playing the piano. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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Dalzell House
Motherwell, North Lanarkshire
62.9 miles from kingsbarns, UK-V1
Three women are said to haunt here. The first is the Green Lady found in the south wing, the second is the White Lady who wanders around the whole building, and the last one is believed to be a nurse from World War I. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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Leith Hall
kingsbarns, Aberdeenshire
73.1 miles from kingsbarns, UK-V1
The ghost of Charles Arthur O’Neill Leith-Hay is seen wearing a military uniform long after having died in 1939. John Leith, who died in a duel, is also seen here, bandaged up where he was shot. Among other things, floating balls of light have been seen, footsteps are heard, and ...
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The Schooner Hotel
Alnmouth, Northumberland
74.8 miles from kingsbarns, UK-V1
Unexplained noises are heard in room 28; this includes screams, whispers, and conversations. In room 17, a ghostly child is said to ride a tricycle. It is believed that there are at least 60 ghosts here. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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Brinkburn Priory
kingsbarns, Northumberland
77.6 miles from kingsbarns, UK-V1
Former monks are seen in groups or heard chanting. In the cellar, a dark and violent entity has shoved people around. Other apparitions of a young girl and a woman in grey have also been seen. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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Fyvie Castle
Fyvie, Aberdeenshire
79.6 miles from kingsbarns, UK-V1
A ghost believed to be that of Lady Meldrum (who died in the 13th century) has been spotted ever since her remains were moved from inside of the castle to a cemetery. Another spirit, that of Dane Lilias Drummond, was heartbroken after her husband left her for her cousin. She ...
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Pan Am Flight 103 Crash Site
Lockerbie, Dumfries and Galloway
86.4 miles from kingsbarns, UK-V1
In 1988, a bomb went off on Pan Am Flight 103 and resulted in the deaths of 270 people. Some of victims still remain at the site, usually seen in peripheral vision and a sad presence is felt. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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A75 Road
kingsbarns, Dumfries and Galloway
92.4 miles from kingsbarns, UK-V1
Numerous ghosts are reported along this road usually in the forms of shadows, people who jump into the middle of traffic, or cars stopped on the side of the road which vanish when others stop to offer help. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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RAF Boyndie
kingsbarns, Scotland
94.5 miles from kingsbarns, UK-V1
After a chance encounter with an entity in an abandoned hospital we started actively looking for paranormal encounters. The search took us to RAF Boyndie, near Banff, a WW 2 Coastal command airfield. Over the course of 6 months we visited the location numerous times. We caught EVP's, Light Orbs, ...
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Comlongon Castle
kingsbarns, Scotland
94.5 miles from kingsbarns, UK-V1
Lady Marion Carruthers fell to her death in a case or either suicide or murder. At the point where she landed, no grass would grow, a feeling of sorrow was felt, and Lady Marion was seen crying. She has now been seen throughout the castle and is said to appear ...
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Culloden Battlefield
Culloden Moor, Highland
97.9 miles from kingsbarns, UK-V1
The Battle of Culloden was a deadly and failed uprising that resulted in the deaths of around 1,500 to about 2,000. Hundreds of years later, some people happen to notice the gloomy atmosphere still surrounding the open. The ghosts of highlanders are seen here, and, as the anniversary of the ...
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Newcastle Castle Keep
Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear
100.5 miles from kingsbarns, UK-V1
"The Poppy Girl" is the nickname for a woman who was thrown in the castle prison, before suffering a horrific death. Visitor become aware of her presence because they will pick up the smell of flowers passing by. Another woman is seen in the chamber, monks are heard chanting, disembodied ...
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Dalston Hall
Dalston, Cumbria
100.6 miles from kingsbarns, UK-V1
A fog-like being with long fingernails is reported in the cellar; while not harmful, he is known for scaring people. Also in the cellar is a handyman; he's not a mean person, but very well built. In room 4, a sad woman, named Emily, can be seen looking out the ...
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Willington Mill
Wallsend, Tyne and Wear
100.8 miles from kingsbarns, UK-V1
A woman named Kitty supposedly got caught in one of the machines and died. She is seen and felt throughout the location. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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Lord Crewe Arms Hotel
kingsbarns, Northumberland
103 miles from kingsbarns, UK-V1
The spirit of Dorothy Forster is said to be here, whose brother, Tom Forster, was part of the 1715 Jacobite Rebellion. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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Marsden Grotto
South Shields, England
104 miles from kingsbarns, UK-V1
A former gang member and smuggler named John the Jibber was actually an informer. His gang locked John in a barrel and hoisted him up, waiting for him to die slowly. John is still heard groaning throughout, and poltergeist activity is also reported. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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The Angel View Inn
Low Eighton, Tyne and Wear
104.5 miles from kingsbarns, UK-V1
Activity here is common, but no one knows the source. One team of ghost hunters encountered poltergeist activity, balls of light, and drastic cold spots. Messages also come up on spirit boxes. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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Souter Lighthouse
kingsbarns, Tyne and Wear
104.6 miles from kingsbarns, UK-V1
A couple ghosts have been reported here including Isobella Darling (a former occupant, now known for her activity in the kitchen) and a former lighthouse keeper named John. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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The North East Aircraft Museum
kingsbarns, Tyne and Wear
105.6 miles from kingsbarns, UK-V1
In the first Hangar, a man is seen hiding behind an aeroplane, poltergeist activity is reported, and strange sounds such as banging and laughing are heard. In Hangar 2, the ghost of a man thought to have been murdered by a jealous husband is said to remain here. In Hangar ...
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Hylton Castle
Sunderland, England
106.2 miles from kingsbarns, UK-V1
Robert (or Roger) Skelton was a stableboy who was murdered and disposed of in a well. After his death, messes that were left overnight became tidied by the morning, the imprint of a body appeared in ash, and a cook say a naked boy saying he was cold (leading to ...
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Lumley Castle
kingsbarns, County Durham
108.7 miles from kingsbarns, UK-V1
The former owner of property, Lily of Lumley, was said to have been murdered by two priests and dropped down a well; her apparition is seen around the castle and sometimes coming out of the well. A playful man named Black Jack likes to move objects, children have been heard ...
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