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Haunting

Glamis Castle

Shakespeare set Macbeth here. A monster was born to the family and hidden for generations. A secret room holds terrible things. The Grey Lady walks the chapel. This castle has more ghosts than any in Scotland.

1034 - Present
Angus, Scotland
1000+ witnesses

Glamis Castle may be the most haunted castle in the world.

The Castle

According to historical records:

Glamis Castle:

  • Childhood home of Queen Mother
  • Birthplace of Princess Margaret
  • Setting for Macbeth
  • Centuries of dark history
  • Countless ghost stories

The Monster of Glamis

Family secret:

  • Heir born deformed
  • Kept hidden in secret room
  • Fed through slot
  • Lived abnormally long
  • Room still exists

The Secret Room

Multiple stories:

  • Location unknown
  • Servants once tied ribbons to windows
  • One window had no ribbon
  • That room has no entrance
  • What’s inside?

The Grey Lady

Most seen ghost:

  • Haunts the chapel
  • Kneels in prayer
  • Identity unknown
  • Very active
  • Many witnesses

Other Ghosts

The castle has:

  • Woman with no tongue
  • Little Black Boy
  • Earl Beardie (gambled with Devil)
  • Countless others
  • Always active

Earl Beardie

The gambling lord:

  • Played cards on Sabbath
  • Servant warned him
  • He cursed that he’d play till Doomsday
  • The Devil appeared
  • They’re still playing

Modern Activity

Today:

  • Regular sightings
  • Strange sounds
  • Cold spots
  • Visitor experiences
  • Staff accounts

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