The Grey Man of Letham Grange
Letham Grange in Arbroath has a reputation for being one of Scotland's most haunted locations. The story begins in the 1940s when a group of WRENS were billeted in the old ballroom during the war. They reported waking up in the middle of the night to see a silvery grey figure of a man with a sunken face and deep set eyes. He was dressed in a wide-brimmed hat and high collar, but his body seemed to fade away at the waist. The WRENS were understandably shaken by these appearances, and the owners of the grange were asked about the haunting. They reassured everyone that no one was in danger but advised against sleeping in the ballroom, which was eventually used for something else.
Imagine being in a grand old ballroom, the scene of many lavish parties and gatherings, when suddenly you're face to face with a ghostly apparition. That's what happened to the WRENS stationed at Letham Grange during World War II. The Grey Man, as he came to be known, was a regular visitor to the ballroom, and his appearances were documented by multiple witnesses. The grange was also said to be haunted by a woman in green who walked in the gardens, adding to its reputation as a hub of paranormal activity. The owners' response to the haunting was surprisingly matter-of-fact, and they seemed to take the Grey Man's appearances in stride.
Letham Grange was used as a billet for WRENS during World War II
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