Caisteal Dubh, Pitlochry

Caisteal Dubh in Pitlochry has a dark history that's said to have led to paranormal activity. A long distance messenger accidentally brought the plague to the castle's owners and the villagers, terrified of the disease spreading, barricaded the castle doors and set the place ablaze with the occupants still inside. This horrific act was meant to prevent the plague from spreading but it has left a lasting legacy of sorrow and unrest. The castle's dark past has led many to believe that it's haunted by the spirits of those who tragically lost their lives.

Pass of Killiecrankie, Pitlochry

The eerie landscape of the Pass of Killiecrankie near Pitlochry is forever scarred by the bloodshed of a pivotal battle in Scottish history. On 27 July each year, the anniversary of the 1689 Battle of Killiecrankie, the ground is said to turn a deep, blood red. This unsettling phenomenon is just one of many reported paranormal occurrences at this haunted site. Brave visitors have captured sightings of ghostly soldiers clad in English and Scottish regalia, some lying dead, others still fighting, as if the battle rages on in the realm of the dead.

Castle Menzies, Weem

Castle Menzies in Weem is said to be haunted by the restless spirits of three British Redcoats. These soldiers met a grisly end in one of the vaulted rooms on the ground floor after they attacked the chief's daughter. Locals believe that their ghosts still linger in the very same spot where they were tortured and killed. But they're not the only ones said to haunt this historic castle. A kindly older woman is often felt in the Pink Room, her presence announced by the sweet scent of lavender. Meanwhile, a mischievous young boy is known to make appearances on the stairs and throughout the top floors.

Glen Tilt, Blair Atholl

Deep in Glen Tilt, a remote woodland area north of Blair Atholl, a chilling encounter took place in the early twentieth century. Two poachers, seeking refuge in a rustic bothy, were suddenly attacked by a mysterious creature that seemed to have an unquenchable thirst for blood. The creature managed to drink blood from one of the men before they fought back and sent it flying away. This terrifying experience bears a striking resemblance to another vampire tale from Aberdeenshire, at Fealaar.

Crossroads in the town, Pitlochry

Pitlochry's misty crossroads are said to be haunted by a malevolent entity known as the Death Bogle. This ghostly apparition is described as a misty white entity that lurks in the shadows waiting for an unsuspecting passerby. As the unfortunate traveller approaches, the bogle tries to grab them with the intention of causing harm. If the bogle is successful in its attempt, the passerby is said to die within a year. The very thought of encountering such a sinister entity sends shivers down the spine and makes one think twice about walking alone at night.

Bonskeid, Pitlochry

Bonskeid, a rural estate in Pitlochry, was once the scene of a bizarre and unexplained haunting. In the early nineteenth century, the house was plagued by poltergeist-like activity, with turnips mysteriously hurled about, bedclothes ripped from the beds, and strange, unexplained sounds echoing through the halls. It was as if the very atmosphere was charged with a mischievous energy, and the household staff were at a loss to explain the cause of it all.