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Haunting

Glamis Castle

Scotland's oldest castle hides dark secrets. A monster was born to the family and kept hidden for generations. Lady Macbeth's ghost walks the halls. A secret room holds something terrible. Every earl knows the secret. None will tell.

1034 - Present
Angus, Scotland
1000+ witnesses

Glamis Castle holds Scotland’s darkest secrets.

The History

Ancient seat:

  • Childhood home of Queen Mother
  • Macbeth connection
  • 1,000+ years old
  • Royal history
  • Many deaths

The Monster

The family secret:

  • Heir born deformed
  • 1821 allegedly
  • Kept alive in secret room
  • Lived for decades
  • Earl knows location

The Secret Room

Hidden chamber:

  • Every earl told on 21st birthday
  • Location unknown
  • Weight of secret
  • Some went mad
  • Never revealed

The Ghosts

Who haunts:

  • Lady Macbeth
  • Earl Beardie (playing cards with Devil)
  • Grey Lady (chapel)
  • Tongueless woman
  • Multiple spirits

The Servants

What they know:

  • Towels hung from every window
  • Extra window with no room
  • Secret chamber proven
  • But never found
  • Mystery continues

Today

Current status:

  • Open to public
  • Queen Mother’s home
  • Still haunted
  • Tours available
  • Secret kept

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