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0Dalhousie Castle Hotel
Midlothian, Midlothian
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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Pinkie House
Musselburgh, East Lothian
7.8 miles from Midlothian, UK-V5
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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Greyfriars Kirkyard
Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
8.9 miles from Midlothian, UK-V5
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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Holyrood Palace
Edinburgh, Edinburgh
8.9 miles from Midlothian, UK-V5
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
9 miles from Midlothian, UK-V5
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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The White Hart Inn
Edinburgh, Midlothian
9 miles from Midlothian, UK-V5
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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Mary King's Close
Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
9.1 miles from Midlothian, UK-V5
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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Edinburgh Castle
Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
9.2 miles from Midlothian, UK-V5
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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Thirlestane Castle
Lauder, Scotland
15.3 miles from Midlothian, UK-V5
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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House of the Binns
Midlothian, West Lothian
20.2 miles from Midlothian, UK-V5
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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Dryburgh Abbey Hotel
Newtown Saint Boswells, Scottish Borders
24.4 miles from Midlothian, UK-V5
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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Airth Castle
Airth, Scotland
30.8 miles from Midlothian, UK-V5
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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Jedburgh Castle
Jedburgh, Scottish Borders
32.1 miles from Midlothian, UK-V5
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
32.2 miles from Midlothian, UK-V5
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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Dalzell House
Motherwell, North Lanarkshire
35 miles from Midlothian, UK-V5
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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Stirling Castle
Stirling, Stirling
39 miles from Midlothian, UK-V5
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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Huntingtower Castle
Perth, Scotland
42.7 miles from Midlothian, UK-V5
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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Doune Castle
Doune, Scotland
44.6 miles from Midlothian, UK-V5
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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Queen's Park, Glasgow
Glasgow, Glasgow City
46.1 miles from Midlothian, UK-V5
On May 13th, 1568, the Battle of Langside (which is said to have been the beginning of the Marian civil war) took place here. With about 10,000 soldiers fighting, the casualties ranged at about 300, but many soldiers are still seen here. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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Culcreuch Castle
Midlothian, Stirling
46.6 miles from Midlothian, UK-V5
A harp-player was said to accompany her lover when he was dying. She can be heard in adjoining playing her instrument. A dark human-sized mass has also been seen in the halls. The Chinese Bird Room is said to have the most activity. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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Riverside Museum
Glasgow, Glasgow City
47.5 miles from Midlothian, UK-V5
Stories exist here of a washer girl who perished in an accident in the Victorian Era; one guest managed to snap a photo of the supposed girl waving at the camera. Whether it is a camera trick or not, other guests and employees have reported a similar girl in the ...
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Chillingham Castle
Chillingham, Northumberland
50.6 miles from Midlothian, UK-V5
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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Pan Am Flight 103 Crash Site
Lockerbie, Dumfries and Galloway
50.7 miles from Midlothian, UK-V5
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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Renfrew Victory Baths
Renfrew, Renfrewshire
50.8 miles from Midlothian, UK-V5
Renfrew Victory Baths is said to be haunted by nine different ghosts of which some have made local news headlines including a paranormal investigation with STV. We have never been disappointed at this venue!! A woman in white is seen in the tunnels and a small boy who is said to ...
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Glamis Castle
Glamis, Angus
54.5 miles from Midlothian, UK-V5
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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Lapwing Lodge - Coats Mill Sanatorium
Midlothian, East Renfrewshire
54.7 miles from Midlothian, UK-V5
Lapwing Lodge started Life as a Sanatorium for Coats Mill workers in 1910. At this time the veranda was open to the elements for the patients to be wheeled out into the fresh air to recover. It remained in their ownership until 1955. Some of the former residents are said ...
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Bamburgh Castle
Bamburgh, Northumberland
55.6 miles from Midlothian, UK-V5
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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Bamburgh Beach
Bamburgh, Northumberland
55.8 miles from Midlothian, UK-V5
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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Overtoun House and Bridge
Midlothian, West Dunbartonshire
56.4 miles from Midlothian, UK-V5
The bridge leading up to this location has one of the strangest reputations: since the 1950's many dogs have taken their own lives by jumping off of this bridge (even jumping off again if they don't die the first time). Furthermore, a man threw his child over the edge, intending ...
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A75 Road
Midlothian, Dumfries and Galloway
56.8 miles from Midlothian, UK-V5
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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Comlongon Castle
Midlothian, Scotland
58.8 miles from Midlothian, UK-V5
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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Brinkburn Priory
Midlothian, Northumberland
62.5 miles from Midlothian, UK-V5
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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Fishtown of Usan
Midlothian, Scotland
63.5 miles from Midlothian, UK-V5
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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The Schooner Hotel
Alnmouth, Northumberland
65.2 miles from Midlothian, UK-V5
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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RAF Montrose
Montrose, Angus
66.4 miles from Midlothian, UK-V5
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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Dalston Hall
Dalston, Cumbria
67.7 miles from Midlothian, UK-V5
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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Lord Crewe Arms Hotel
Midlothian, Northumberland
79.2 miles from Midlothian, UK-V5
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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Braemar Castle
Midlothian, Scotland
82.5 miles from Midlothian, UK-V5
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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Brougham Hall
Brougham, Cumbria
83.1 miles from Midlothian, UK-V5
The hall and grounds are reportedly haunted by sounds of soldiers battling in the middle night, world war soldiers marching and various people who were employed at the property including a woman called Emily and a boy who died there. Henry Brougham who lived there in the nineteenth century was ...
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Newcastle Castle Keep
Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear
83.1 miles from Midlothian, UK-V5
"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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Balmoral Castle
Midlothian, Aberdeenshire
83.5 miles from Midlothian, UK-V5
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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The Angel View Inn
Low Eighton, Tyne and Wear
86.6 miles from Midlothian, UK-V5
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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Crathes Castle
Midlothian, Aberdeenshire
88.4 miles from Midlothian, UK-V5
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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Moresby Hall
Midlothian, Cumbria
89.1 miles from Midlothian, UK-V5
It is said that this location was built on the site of a graveyard and/or near a pagan temple; the tunnels beneath are said to be haunted in connection with this. The ghost of Anne De Moresby is said to be here as well as that of a cavalier seen ...
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Appleby Castle and Keep
Appleby-in-Westmorland, Cumbria
90.1 miles from Midlothian, UK-V5
The Keep is the oldest building still in existence today and little has changed in over 900 years. It is one of the few remaining intact Norman Keeps in Great Britain. This castle has a rich and varied history. It has been held by the Kings of Scotland and England. Parts ...
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Castle Fraser
Midlothian, Aberdeenshire
97.6 miles from Midlothian, UK-V5
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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The Tolbooth
Aberdeen, Aberdeen City
98.3 miles from Midlothian, UK-V5
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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The Manor House Hotel
West Auckland, County Durham
98.8 miles from Midlothian, UK-V5
The ghosts here include a young boy found in Room 6; he is said to cry out looking for his mother. Meanwhile, a female spirit, nicknamed Betty, is also said to wander around looking for her son. In Room Seven, a large man is reported. Also, a medium has picked ...
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Raby Castle
Midlothian, England
99.4 miles from Midlothian, UK-V5
Charles Nevill, who plotted the Rising of the North in the Baron's Hall is reported in that room. Henry Vane the Younger is seen in the library without his head and the first Lady Barnard is also seen here. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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Ancient Unicorn Inn
Bowes, County Durham
100.3 miles from Midlothian, UK-V5
Two young lovers share the same grave nearby; the boy died after getting ill and the girl died heartbroken. Both of them are seen by their burial place. A young boy in the cellar and a bearded man are also seen here. The ghosts are mischievous, but it a good ...
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