The Purple Finger Phantom
St Machar Cathedral in Aberdeen has a rather bizarre ghost story to its name. Back in the 1970s, three schoolchildren claimed to have seen something very odd indeed. They were outside the cathedral when they noticed three long, purple fingers with black nails emerging from the door. These weren't just any fingers, mind - they were unnaturally long and seemed to be coming out of the door as if attached to some invisible body. The kids were understandably spooked and took off running, not sticking around to get a better look.
The story of the Large Purple Fingers has been doing the rounds for years, with some speculating it could be a prank or a hoax, but there's no concrete evidence to support this. What's interesting is that St Machar's has a rich history dating back to the 12th century, and it's had its fair share of reported paranormal activity over the years. The cathedral's architecture and long history could be contributing factors to the strange occurrences. Unfortunately, we don't know much about the children's experiences beyond their initial report, but it's clear that what they saw left a lasting impression.
St Machar Cathedral has been a place of worship since the 12th century.
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