A75
A fifteen-mile stretch of the A75, between Annan and Dumfries, is reported to be haunted. Drivers along the road have reported frightening apparitions that vanish just when the vehicle is about to strike them.[1][2]Ackergill Tower
Ackergill Tower is said to be haunted by the ghost of Helen Gunn, who was abducted by John Keith for her beauty. She flung herself, or fell, from the highest tower to escape her abductor's advances. Supposedly her ghost is still seen, wearing a long red rustling ball gown and a tall head of black hair Airth Castle
Reported phenomena at Airth Castle include: Sightings of a nanny with two young children who are said to have died in a fire at the castle. The sound of children playing being heard in rooms 3,9 and 23. People have also reported hearing cries and screams believed to from a maid who was attacked by her master. Additionally a ghost dog, with a predilection for biting ankles, is believed to roam the hallways. [4] [5]
Ardrossan Castle
Ardrossan Castle is said to be haunted by the ghost of William Wallace, who is said to wander the ruins on stormy nights.[6]Culcreuch Castle
Culcreuch Castle is reputedly haunted by a number of ghosts, including a phantom harpist.[7]Culzean Castle
Culzean Castle is reputed to be home to at least seven ghosts including a piper and a servant girl.[6]Dryburgh Abbey Hotel
Dryburgh Abbey Hotel is said to be haunted by the Grey Lady, who drowned herself in the nearby River Tweed after the murder of her lover, a monk at the (now ruined) neighbouring Abbey.[8][9]Edinburgh Castle
Edinburgh Castle is perhaps one of the most haunted places in Scotland as it is connected to the Royal Mile by a network of underground tunnels. Many years ago a piper was sent to explore the tunnels and was told to keep playing so his progress could be tracked. However, halfway down the Royal Mile, the music suddenly stopped and the piper was never found. It is said the piper still walks the Royal Mile and sometimes the faint sound of music can often be heard from within the castle.[10][11] It is believed the castle is also haunted by a drummer who only appears when the castle is about to be attacked.[11][12]Edinburgh Vaults
The Edinburgh Vaults are some of the most haunted vaults in Europe. Tourist accountings of strange sightings and sensations have become numerous and have sparked interest for paranormal investigations. The television series Most Haunted and Ghost Adventures both aired an episode about the vaults to investigate the reports of paranormal activity beneath the city's South Bridge.[13][14]
Greyfriars Kirkyard
Greyfriars Kirkyard is reportedly haunted with the evil spirit of George Mackenzie. The lawyer, who earned the nickname "Bluidy Mackenzie" vigorously pursued Covenanters and tortured them. Since 1990 the church has been the site of unexplained events two days after a "vagrant" had broken into his tomb to find shelter.[15][16]Mary King's Close
Mary King's Close is a now underground close in the Old Town area of Edinburgh where legend says that plague victims were trapped by the local councilmen and left to starve to death in an attempt to stop the spread of the plague.[17][18][19]
Pinkie House
The ghost of Alexander Seton's first wife, Lilias Drummond, is said to haunt Pinkie House, sometimes accompanied by a child, as a "Green Lady". She is also said to haunt Fyvie Castle.[20][21]RAF Montrose
RAF Montrose is said to be haunted by the ghost of Desmond Arthur.[22][23][24][25]Stirling Castle
The green lady of Stirling Castle is said to be the ghost of one of Mary Queen of Scots servants. Mary herself has been said to be the identity of the ghost of a pink lady sighted here.[5][26]Article Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/
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