Download or read book Scotland s Hidden Hauntings written by G. Stewart and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2013-08-11 with total page 84 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Scotland is well known for being one of the most haunted countries in the world, but alongside the famous locations are many less well-known places, with equally eerie and horrific stories. What really lurks in the underground streets of Edinburgh and why is a section of an ancient graveyard in the City kept locked? What really happened during the witch trials at the start of the 18th Century? Who is in the phantom coach that thunders towards St Andrews on stormy nights and why do students at the town's world famous university avoid walking on an area of cobbled road? Although some of the better-known stories are touched on, this book focuses on the less well-known locations and rather than just re-tell the stories, the author has personally visited each site. Some are locations known to be haunted, in which case the book provides some history and details of the reported hauntings, along with the author's own experience and any unexplained photographs. Other locations are not known to be haunted but, when visiting, something unusual showed up in the photographs. For these locations, the book provides some history, the author's own experience and the unusual photographs. Book 1 in the Haunted Explorer Series. Other titles available in the series; Scottish Ghosts and Witches Haunted Scottish Castles and Houses

Download or read book Scottish Ghosts and Witches written by G. Stewart and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2013-08-12 with total page 82 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Was the sacrificial pool at the Druid's Den close to St Andrews used for human sacrifices? What lies within the structure of the viaduct made famous in the Harry Potter films? Why were seventeen miniature coffins buried in a cave on Arthur's Seat in Edinburgh and what is their possible connection with the serial killers Burke and Hare? What lurked in the attic room of an Edinburgh guest house? Why were those convicted of witchcraft denied sleep? What terrified a group of World War Two soldiers causing them to flee their temporary barracks at a Highland castle? Scotland is known worldwide for its legends, mystical locations and haunted places. In this book, the author explores many of the mysterious and haunted sites in the country, concentrating mainly on the less well-known stories and offering the unique perspective of his own views and findings having visited the location, where possible. Several photographs taken by the author showing unusual anomalies are included for the reader's consideration. The world famous Loch Ness is also covered, however, rather than simply re-telling tales of the sightings, a brief history of the Loch and it's well known inhabitant is given; along with the author's own theory on the monster. Book 2 in the Haunted Explorer Series. Other titles available; Scotland's Hidden Hauntings Haunted Scottish Castles and Houses

Download or read book Haunted Scottish Castles and Houses written by G. Stewart and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2013-08-13 with total page 86 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Journey through the beautiful countryside of Scotland, and it won't be long before you find a castle or grand manor house. From the fully restored magnificent homes and hotels to the decaying ruins, each one has it's own unique history. With so many originally built for protection in far more violent times than today, it is not unusual to discover that behind the visually stunning exteriors can lie a dark and sinister past and the terrifying acts of cruelty that were carried out within the walls have resulted in tales of hauntings. In this book the author explores a selection of these castles and manors, giving details of the reported ghostly happenings and the history of the property which helps explain why they are reputedly haunted. Many of the properties have been personally visited by the author allowing him to provide photographs and offer his own views and experiences. Book 3 in the Haunted Explorer Series. Other titles available in the series; Scotland's Hidden Hauntings Scottish Ghosts and Witches

Download or read book The Ghosts of Scotland written by Charles River Charles River Editors and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2018-03-05 with total page 88 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: *Includes pictures *Includes online resources and a bibliography for further reading "In Scotland, beautiful as it is, it was always raining. Even when it wasn't raining, it was about to rain, or had just rained. It's a very angry sky." - Colin Hay Scotland is a fascinating and ancient land filled with history. It has produced explorers, warriors, inventors, writers, and more than a few murderers. For many centuries, it fought bitter wars against England to maintain its independence, and even when those wars were finally lost, Scotland retained its distinct culture and identity. Though a part of the United Kingdom, it would be a mistake to lump it in with England, Wales, and Northern Ireland, as Scotland has its own tales to tell and traditions to maintain. Not everything in Scotland is as it appears, however. Some Scots say this is a land haunted by spirits, a place of strange disappearances and unexplained phenomena. There is no shortage when it comes to the strange stories Scotland has to offer, and the legends and lore have compelled many to dig a little deeper and even explore this wonderful land for themselves. Some of those tales are downright grisly. Scotland has always been a rival to its southern neighbor, and the rivalry extends to the number of hauntings in its medieval castles, stately homes, and old cobblestone streets. While many Englishmen claim that their country is the most haunted, the Scots can point to their own stories of ghosts as evidence they may beat the English in this dubious distinction. The Ghosts of Scotland: A Collection of Ghost Stories across the Scottish Nation is a collection of such tales, just a few among the thousands of local legends and modern sightings that make Scotland one of the most haunted countries in the world. It is part of a collection of other books written by Sean McLachlan, including The Ghosts of England: A Collection of Ghost Stories across the English Nation and The Ghosts of Ireland: A Collection of Ghost Stories across the Emerald Isle. For other strange occurrences in Scotland, ranging from Nessie to jelly falling from the sky, check out another title in the series, Weird Scotland: Monsters, Mysteries, and Magic Across the Scottish Nation. Along with pictures of important people, places, and events, you will learn about the ghosts of Scotland like never before.

Download or read book Scottish Ghosts written by Dane Love and published by Amberley Publishing Limited. This book was released on 2009-08-15 with total page 238 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Scotland is a land of many ghosts and spirits and every corner of the country seems to have a least one ghost; discover them for yourself in Scottish Ghosts.

Download or read book Scottish Ghost Stories written by Elliott O'Donnell and published by The Floating Press. This book was released on 2011-01-01 with total page 153 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Wraiths, wirry-cows, goblins -- the folklore of Scotland is teeming with supernatural beings, haunted houses, spirits, and other spooky creatures, and in this volume, writer and researcher Elliott O'Donnell collects some of the best-known tales about them. Known for publishing many book-length studies of supernatural occurrences throughout the United Kingdom, O'Donnell's take on the subject is detailed and engaging.

Download or read book GHOST STORIES OF ST ANDREWS 17 Scottish Ghostly Tales written by Anon E. Mouse and published by Abela Publishing Ltd. This book was released on 2018-10-01 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: St Andrews is renowned for its ecclesiastical ruins, ancient university and proud distinction as ‘the home of golf’. Some say the town deserves far more recognition for its paranormal activity and links. In 1911, W.T. Linskill penned the original edition of St Andrews Ghost Stories, of which this is the 4th edition printed in 1921. In this edition he recounts 17 spine-tingling, ghostly stories associated with the historic town in Fife, Scotland. Most seem to have a religious connection to the Cathedral ruins with the ghosts of Priors , Monks, Veiled Nuns and screaming skulls. In addition to an introductory poem, titled Ghosts and Phantoms, in this volume you will find the stories of: The Beckoning Monk The Hauntings And Mysteries Of Lausdree Castle A Haunted Manor House And The Duel At St Andrews The Apparition Of The Prior Of Pittenweem A True Tale Of The Phantom Coach The Veiled Nun Of St Leonards The Monk Of St Rule’s Tower Related By Captain Chester The Screaming Skull Of Greyfriars The Spectre Of The Castle The Smothered Piper Of The West Cliffs The Beautiful White Lady Of The Haunted Tower Concerning More Appearances Of The White Lady A Spiritualistic Seance The Apparition Of Sir Rodger De Wanklyn The Bewitched Ermentrude A Very Peculiar House The stories of the “White Lady”, first in her haunted tower, and other sightings around St. Andrews are of particular interest. Does the White Lady still haunt St Andrews; when was the last sighting of her? Well you will simply have to visit St Andrews and find out for yourself. If you do visit, be sure to tale the St Andrews Ghost Tour. We would also like to know if the story of “The Apparition Of Sir Rodger De Wanklyn” was the inspiration for “Nearly Headless Nick”, played by John Cleese, in J K Rowling’s Harry Potter films. Who knows? This maybe a connection that the author wishes to remain a secret. Oh, and while you’re in Scotland, be sure to visit Nether Lochaber. Why you ask? If you do make it to Nether Lochaber, go to the Fairy Hill, for it is said you may hear the music of fairies with your own ears. But you must go on a fine day…… YESTERDAY'S BOOKS FOR TODAY'S CHARITIES 10% of the profit from the sale of this book will be donated to charities ---------------------------- KEYWORDS/TAGS: fairy tales, folklore, myths, legends, children’s stories, children’s stories, bygone era, Linskill, St Andrews Ghost Stories, ghosts, gouls, 17 stories, spine-tingling, hair raising, Beckoning Monk, Haunting, Mystery, Lausdree Castle, Haunted Manor House, Duel At St Andrews, Apparition, Prior Of Pittenweem, Phantom Coach, Veiled Nun, St Leonards, Monk, St Rule’s Tower, Captain Chester, Screaming Skull, Greyfriars, Spectre, Castle, Smothered Piper, West Cliffs, Beautiful White Lady, Haunted Tower, Spiritualistic, Séance, Sir Rodger De Wanklyn, Bewitched Ermentrude, Peculiar House, Harry potter, J K Rowling, Nether Lochaber, Fairy Hill, music, cold,

Download or read book Ghosts of the Highlands written by Randi Miller and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2023-06-30 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Welcome to the mystical land of Scotland, where ancient castles, rugged landscapes, and turbulent history blend seamlessly with the realm of the supernatural. Within the pages of this book, prepare to delve into the depths of haunted Scotland, where ghostly apparitions, eerie legends, and chilling encounters await. Journey with me as we uncover the hidden secrets of Scotland's paranormal past, where the line between reality and the supernatural becomes blurred. From the mist-covered moors of the Highlands to the historic streets of Edinburgh, prepare to be captivated by tales of restless spirits and spectral beings that have haunted this land for centuries.

Download or read book Gazetteer of Scottish and Irish Ghosts written by Peter Underwood and published by Peter Underwood. This book was released on 1973 with total page 270 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Gazetteer of Scottish and Irish Ghosts is the first comprehensive collection of ghostly legends and modern reports of ghosts and hauntings through the Highlands, Lowlands and Isles of Scotland and the whole of Ireland. Here are such varied phenomena as the ‘big grey man of Ben MacDhui’ - the haunted mountain vouched for by professors, doctors and mountaineers of considerable standing; or the curious disturbances at the Edinburgh home of Sir Alexander Seton - subsequent to his wife’s removing an ancient bone from an Egyptian tomb. Do you know where a vampire lurks in the shadows of a ruined church? Where giant footsteps cause panic to hardened climbers? Where the red glow of battle shines annually? Where corpses whisper? These and many other strange stories, legends and authentic accounts of ghostly happenings have been catalogued alphabetically for easy reference. In addition to presenting a profusion of fascinating reports from the towns and valleys, lochs and lakes, mountains and rivers, historic castles and houses of these lovely countries, Peter Underwood draws on his twenty-five years of study and practical investigation to describe a rich patchwork of reported happenings that cannot be explained in material or scientific terms. All in all, A Gazetteer of Scottish and Irish Ghosts provides a unique reference book and guide to the ghost population of these lands. The result of many years study, it is a worthy successor to the earlier Gazetteer of British Ghosts by the same author.

Download or read book Scottish Ghost Stories written by O'Donnell Elliott and published by . This book was released on 2023-12 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Scottish Ghost Stories" by Elliott O'Donnell is a thrilling display that looks at Scotland's supernatural world via a combination of frightening stories and actual-life supernatural encounters. The book via O'Donnell, which got here out within the early 1900s, tells stories and solutions puzzles approximately the Scottish panorama. The book talks about a number of exclusive sorts of ghostly occasions that came about in Scotland's long and interesting beyond. These encompass apparitions of well-known humans, fights between ghosts, haunted castles, and greater. O'Donnell skillfully puts together recollections of ghostly meetings with the help of legends, neighborhood stories, and her very own study. O'Donnell paints a beautiful image of Scotland's abnormal and frightening landscapes thru vibrant storytelling. She also shows readers the scary and otherworldly components of American records. In his testimonies, ghosts show up, which has been part of Scottish way of life for a totally long time. It's a thrilling blend of scary memories and records about the beyond. "Scottish Ghost Stories" is a thrilling examine the supernatural that attracts readers into the wealthy tapestry of Scotland's haunted facts and takes them on a scary excursion of america' haunted past.

Download or read book Haunted Scotland written by Roddy Martine and published by Birlinn. This book was released on 2012-08-10 with total page 222 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the global world of the Internet, where anything is possible, where scientists never cease to astonish yet seem to provide more questions than answers, Roddy Martine looks beyond the everyday and the normal, searching for answers in the mysteries of Haunted Scotland. Collected over many years, the author retells stories that have evolved through the mists of time, while others he recounts are based on interviews with those who claim to have experienced real-life paranormal encounters. Divided into geographical chapters covering the Borders, the South West, Strathclyde, the South East, the Central Belt and Trossachs, the Eastern Highlands, the Kingdom of Fife, the Western Highlands, the North, the Hebrides, Orkney and Shetland, Aberdeen, Dundee, Edinburgh, Glasgow, and Inverness, Roddy Martine examines stories of paranormal activity and the legends and folklore of haunted Scotland.

Download or read book Scottish Paranormal written by Greg Stewart and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2023-06-30 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As one of the oldest paranormal research teams in Scotland, and having investigated allegedly haunted locations across the country, Scottish Paranormal hold extensive records on the ghost stories of Scotland. Once again, the team members bring together a collection of some of their favourite tales, including the spectres of notable figures, witchcraft, terrifying poltergeists, vengeful spirits, curses and forgotten souls who simply want their story to be heard. Each story has been researched to bring together the history behind the haunting with the paranormal activity reported. Photographs throughout allow the reader to place themselves at the location in their mind, while reading the tales. Ghost Stories from the Historical Archives 2 offers the reader the complete tale of these reported hauntings to appeal to those with an interest in the paranormal and the dark past.

Download or read book Haunted Scotland written by Norman Adams and published by Trafalgar Square Publishing. This book was released on 1998 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a collection of stories gathered from all over Scotland. In his search for ghosts, the author has travelled to haunted castles and mansions, battlefields and hostelries from the Borders to the Highlands and Islands. This book graphically records the true hauntings. Castles and mansions, it would seem, are not the only domain of these phantoms. The stories reveal ghostly apparitions and activities on wartime airfields, factories, caravan parks and even a North Sea oil rig. The stories include the teenage boy who was pursued by a ghost, the family terrified by a faceless phantom and the hooded spectre who drove a young couple from their dream home.

Download or read book Scottish Paranormal written by Gregor Stewart and published by . This book was released on 2020-02-16 with total page 88 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As one of the oldest paranormal research teams in Scotland, and having investigated allegedly haunted locations across the country, Scottish Paranormal hold extensive records on the ghost stories of Scotland.For the first time, the team members bring together a collection of some of their favourite tales, including the spectres of notable figures, witchcraft, terrifying poltergeists, vengeful spirits, curses and forgotten souls who simply want their story to be heard. Each story has been researched to bring together the history behind the haunting with the paranormal activity reported and, in some cases, personal experiences.Illustrated throughout with photographs, Ghost Stories from the Historical Archives offers the reader the complete tale of these reported hauntings to appeal to those with an interest in the paranormal and the dark past.

Download or read book Haunted Places of Scotland written by Martin Coventry and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Haunted Places of Scotland is an illustrated alphabetical gazetteer, detailing more than 600 haunted sites (and including more than 800 tales as many places have more than one spooky story or bogle) from all over Scotland. In this expanded and updated edition, sites include castles, stately homes, historic houses, abbeys and churches, hotels, inns and public houses, hospitals, theatres, jails and court houses, and many more.

Download or read book Ghost Tales of the United Kingdom written by Charles River Charles River Editors and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2018-06-28 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: *Includes pictures *Includes accounts *Includes online resources and a bibliography for further reading "In Scotland, beautiful as it is, it was always raining. Even when it wasn't raining, it was about to rain, or had just rained. It's a very angry sky." - Colin Hay The United Kingdom is an ancient land steeped in history and tradition, filled with prehistoric ruins, majestic castles, and a countryside sculpted from millennia of human habitation. Its rolling countryside is dotted with prehistoric burial mounds and stone circles. Brooding castles hold tales of bloodshed and honor. Medieval churches have elaborate stained glass windows and gruesome carvings, reflecting a mixture of hope and darkness. Every hamlet and village has tales that go back centuries, and folk festivals with roots in pagan times. Thus, it is not surprising that many believe the area is filled with ghosts. For centuries, people have told tales of ghosts stalking its historic buildings, strange creatures lurking in its primeval forests, and unexplained paths linking its ancient sites. Scotland is a fascinating and ancient land filled with history. It has produced explorers, warriors, inventors, writers, and more than a few murderers. For many centuries, it fought bitter wars against England to maintain its independence, and even when those wars were finally lost, Scotland retained its distinct culture and identity. Though a part of the United Kingdom, it would be a mistake to lump it in with England, Wales, and Northern Ireland, as Scotland has its own tales to tell and traditions to maintain. Not everything in Scotland is as it appears, however. Some Scots say this is a land haunted by spirits, a place of strange disappearances and unexplained phenomena. There is no shortage when it comes to the strange stories Scotland has to offer, and the legends and lore have compelled many to dig a little deeper and even explore this wonderful land for themselves. Some of those tales are downright grisly. Scotland has always been a rival to its southern neighbor, and the rivalry extends to the number of hauntings in its medieval castles, stately homes, and old cobblestone streets. While many Englishmen claim that their country is the most haunted, the Scots can point to their own stories of ghosts as evidence they may beat the English in this dubious distinction. The Welsh have their distinct language and customs and have always felt themselves to be a people apart from the neighboring English. This division goes back to the 5th century, when the ancient Britons fled west in the face of the Anglo-Saxon incursion. The Anglo-Saxons were made up of three tribes-the Angles, Saxons, and Jutes-from what is now Denmark and northern Germany. These tribes took advantage of the Roman legion's departure to attack vulnerable Britons, taking over England until the Britons in Wales defied them. This defiance continued into the Middle Ages, and numerous wars occurred as successive English kings tried and eventually succeeded in asserting their will over the rebellious country. With such a storied and violent past, it is no surprise that Wales has many tales of ghosts. Ghost Tales of the United Kingdom: Historic Hauntings and Supernatural Stories from the UK offers a sampling of the many strange ghost stories and unexplained phenomena that make the UK such an intriguing place. Along with pictures of important people, places, and events, you will learn about the ghosts of the UK like never before.

Download or read book Scotland s Ghosts and Apparitions written by Terence W. Whitaker and published by . This book was released on 1991 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: