Are You Brave Enough to Spend the Night in 1 of These 7 Creepy European Castles?

Travelversed Editors | March 12, 2015

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Edinburgh Castle – Scotland

One of the most well known castles in Scotland, this 12th century castle is also said to be one of the most haunted. Amongst the tales of hauntings is the story of a headless drummer who has been seen and heard drumming in the halls of the castle since 1650. Also reported to haunt Edinburgh castle is Lady Glamis, who was accused of witchcraft against King James V of Scotland, and was consequently burned at the stake in 1537, with her young son forced to watch. In 2001, there was a thorough paranormal investigation at Edinburgh Castle involving 240 volunteers. Many of these reported witnessing paranormal activity, including burning sensations, the feeling of hands touching them, shadowy figures in the halls, and particularly a ghostly man in a leather apron.

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