Skelyton Farm area, Larkhall

Skelyton Farm in Larkhall is a spot where the ordinary and the unexplained collide. On a chilly December evening in 1992, three power engineers were on a mission to track down a fault in the rural landscape. As they worked, they were startled by a soft, female voice that seemed to come from just a few feet away. The voice was clear enough to be understood, but there was no one in sight. With no place for a person to hide, the engineers quickly left the scene, shaken by the inexplicable occurrence.

Applebank Hotel, Lanark

The Applebank Hotel in Lanark has a long history of paranormal activity centred around the ghost of Mrs McNeil. This haunting manifestation is said to have begun when a stone lintel was brought to the building from Mrs McNeil's former home. It's reported that bottles exploded and glasses flew off shelves as her presence made itself known. Guests and staff have also heard strange banging noises coming from within the hotel late at night, adding to the eerie atmosphere that pervades this old building.

Craignethan Castle, Crossford

Craignethan Castle stands amidst its ruined grandeur, a testament to the region's turbulent past. It's here that a headless woman has been spotted, her presence as elusive as it is intriguing. Some believe she might be Mary Queen of Scots, although her connection to the castle is unclear. Workmen have reported seeing a figure amidst the ruins and hearing disembodied voices. A lone visitor once heard a woman singing while in the caponier during the 1990s, yet another visitor nearby claimed to have heard nothing at all.

Wooded area between Braidwood and Crossford, Braidwood

Deep in the woods that lie between Braidwood and Crossford, a haunting presence is said to linger. This spot was once home to a monastery, long since vanished, but the memory of it lives on in the form of ghostly apparitions and unexplained sounds. Locals claim to have heard the faint ringing of bells, a sound that seems out of place in the modern world. Some have even caught glimpses of a monk walking between the trees, a fleeting glimpse of a life long past.

The David Livingstone Centre, Blantyre

The David Livingstone Centre in Blantyre is home to a rather mischievous poltergeist. Staff at the centre have reported all sorts of strange occurrences, from small items vanishing into thin air only to reappear months later. It's no wonder they started calling the entity 'Old Davy', although it's unclear if the ghost is actually that of the famous explorer David Livingstone who once worked here. One thing's for sure, the centre has had its fair share of bizarre experiences.

Birkwood psychiatric hospital, Lesmahagow

Birkwood psychiatric hospital in Lesmahagow is said to be haunted by the ghost of a former smoker. The hospital, which is no longer operational, was once plagued by strange occurrences. Staff reported that lights would turn on and off by themselves, and the sound of footfalls echoed down empty corridors. But it was the thick smell of cigar smoke that really caught their attention. It was as if someone had recently lit up, but there was no one around.