Gate House, Berwick Upon Tweed

Beneath the Gate House in Berwick Upon Tweed's historic Sandgate area, a ghostly presence has been felt. This eerie spot is home to the spirit of a Victorian woman who seems to be trapped in a cycle of ascending the stairs, only to vanish into thin air. Some people have caught glimpses of her peering out of the attack window, her presence adding to the mystique of this ancient structure.

River Tweed, Berwick on Tweed

River Tweed has witnessed many unusual occurrences over the centuries but perhaps one of the strangest is the reported sighting of a green shark in its waters. On 16 September 1757 a most unexpected creature was discovered in the river, measuring around 1.8 metres in length and sporting a vibrant green colour. Its presence was certainly a long way from home, sparking curiosity and debate among locals and visitors alike.

Queens Head Hotel, Berwick-Upon-Tweed

The Queens Head Hotel in Berwick-Upon-Tweed has a reported ghostly presence within its walls. Specifically, Room 3 is said to be haunted, although no further details are available about the nature of these sightings.

Exact area, Berwick on Tweed

Berwick upon Tweed, a charming town on the English-Scottish border, is home to a rather unsettling legend. A former wealthy man, who had passed away, was said to have risen from the grave and roamed the streets at night, accompanied by a pack of dogs. The locals were understandably terrified of this nocturnal apparition, and eventually, a group of brave men decided to take matters into their own hands. They dug up the grave and incinerated the body, hoping to put an end to the vampire's nightly strolls.

Berwick castle, Berwick upon Tweed

Berwick Castle stands proudly on the outskirts of Berwick upon Tweed, its ruined battlements a testament to centuries of turbulent history. It's here that the ghostly form of a Scottish piper has been spotted, pipes in hand, pacing back and forth across the castle walls. The sound of his mournful music drifts through the air, a haunting melody that seems to match the rhythm of the wind rustling through the castle's crumbling stones. Locals and visitors alike have reported catching glimpses of this spectral figure, his presence a poignant reminder of the castle's rich and often troubled past.

Marshall Meadows Manor House, Berwick-upon-Tweed

The Marshall Meadows Manor House has a long history of paranormal activity. The most well-known phenomenon is the phantom coach and horses that are said to pull into the courtyard on the anniversary of a historic escape. Guests and staff have reported hearing the sound of horses' hooves and carriage wheels, but whenever they try to investigate, there's no sign of anything out of the ordinary. It's as if the apparition is aware of their presence and chooses not to reveal itself.