Chillingham Castle

This 800-year-old fortress on the Scottish border has witnessed such violence that over 100 ghosts are said to roam its halls.

The Blue Boy

The most famous ghost appears in the Pink Room:

• Guests wake to a blue flash and a child’s cries
• A blue halo appears over the bed
• The spirit of a boy in blue clothing materializes

During renovations, workers discovered a child’s bones and blue clothing hidden within the walls near the fireplace. After the bones were given a proper burial, sightings decreased—but didn’t stop.

The Torture Chamber

John Sage, the castle’s torturer, spent three years tormenting Scottish prisoners:

• The rack still stands in the chamber
• Sage is said to have killed 50 prisoners personally
• He was eventually hanged when he murdered his lover
• His ghost, accompanied by screams of victims, haunts the dungeon

Lady Mary Berkeley

After her husband left her for another woman, Lady Mary wandered the castle in despair until her death. Now:

• The rustle of her dress is heard in corridors
• Cold drafts follow visitors
• She appears searching for her husband

Other Spirits

The Pantry Ghost appears as a pale white figure that emerges from the pantry and crosses to another room. The Grey Lady is seen in the Chapel where she weeps and prays. In the Inner Pantry, disembodied voices speak to each other, discussing events from centuries past.

Investigations

Chillingham hosts regular ghost tours and investigations. Documented phenomena include:

• EVPs in multiple languages
• Objects moving on camera
• Temperature drops of 20+ degrees
• Full-bodied apparitions captured on film

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Chillingham Castle offers overnight stays in haunted rooms.