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The Eerie Echoes of Kenmure Castle: A Headless Ghost Story

September 23, 2025 by Andrew 1 Comment

Discover the chilling legend of the headless piper said to roam the ruins of Kenmure Castle in Scotland, a site steeped in history and mystery.

Learn the ninja way and meditate like a monk with an official Japanese live stream

October 4, 2021 by Andrew Leave a Comment

Discover Japan and the iconic Odawara Castle are running two sets of online experiences for visitors around the internet to take part in.

The 5 most haunted wedding venues in the UK

February 7, 2014 by Andrew Leave a Comment

Getting married is traditionally the best day of your life. Consumed with happiness, you both are riding high on the wings of love and nothing can touch you… or can it? Numerous wedding venues across the country have built up a reputation as being haunted. Sightings of ghostly goings-on have been reported by the bride […]

The ghosts and names of Penkaet Castle (Fountainhall)

May 3, 2013 by Andrew Leave a Comment

Penkaet Castle is situated just outside of Pencaitland and is one of those centuries old mansions that are a delicious blend of history and hauntings. As with any such combination, it elicits admiration, curiosity and a nervous tingle down the spine. Built over 400 years ago, this cream sandstone has seen several phases of additions […]

Is the Birkwood Psychiatric Hospital haunted?

October 8, 2012 by Andrew 17 Comments

Birkwood “Castle”, once known as the Birkwood Psychiatric Hospital, is believed by some to be one of the most haunted buildings in the United Kingdom. The building, at Lesmahagow in Lanarkshire, was built around 1860 and believed to have been designed by the Scottish architect John Baird for the McKirdy family and became a psychiatric […]

The murder hole ghost of Oystermouth Castle

May 19, 2011 by Andrew 1 Comment

Oystermouth Castle has been built, destroyed and rebuilt more than once. It was first built by William de Londres in 1106. The castle stood for about 10 years before it was destroyed in a conflict with the Welsh. The castle was destroyed again in 1137 and finally rebuilt in stone by the de Braose family […]

Warwick castle seeks Dragonologist

March 23, 2011 by Andrew Leave a Comment

Do you live near Warwick in England? Warwick castle has a vacancy for a consulting Dragonologist and has a job post on Monster.co.uk to help find the right person for the role. The castle will be launcing a new attraction in April called “Merin: The Dragon Tower” and the researcher/consultant is needed to ensure that […]

Castle Menzies: Ghost hunts and history

October 30, 2010 by Andrew 1 Comment

Once known as Castle Weem, Castle Menzies is believed to be haunted. It’s a popular venue for organised ghost hunts for tourists and more thorough investigations from paranormal investigators. The castle was built in 1488 by Sir Robert Menzies and was then rebuilt some tween between 1502 when the castle took significant damage and 1571. […]

Is Bodelwyddan castle haunted?

January 23, 2010 by Andrew 4 Comments

Bodelwyddan house and estate date back before 1440 when it was built by the Humphreys of Anglesey. The Williams (Williams-Wynn) family, so closely associated with the castle, began their association from around 1690. The castle is believed to be haunted and runs overnight paranormal tours. The tours make use of electromagnetic field (EMF) detectors, digital […]

Jedburgh Castle

December 9, 2008 by Andrew 1 Comment

Jedburgh Castle Jedburgh Castle is in Jedburgh Scotland and is noted for its haunted jail. In 1994 the Glamorgan Paranormal Society spent a night inside and was reportedly subject to a large amount of paranormal activity. The jail had three blocks; one for children, one for women and one for men. It also provided its […]

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