But this breathtaking medieval castle has quite a ghostly reputation. This centuries-old fortress is said to be haunted by a mischievous poltergeist whose eerie antics have intrigued everyone.

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Of all the castles to visit in the Scottish Highlands, Eilean Donan Castle is the one worth taking the detour for. Located near the small town of Dornie in the northeastern Highlands, Eilean Donan ...

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Scotland's "best castle hotels for 2025" have been crowned. When it comes to staycations, Scotland is home to countless hotels, inns, and holiday parks. However, if you are looking to add a touch ...

Ellen Watson, 93, was left without palliative care drugs overnight after pulling the needle from her syringe driver at ...

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A Scottish woman who was found dead alongside her husband in France is the mother of former Hollyoaks actor Callum Kerr. Dawn Kerr and her husband Andrew Searle, both in their 60s, were found ...

Edinburgh Castle looms above the city on a craggy outcrop ... with a vast collection of single malt whiskies from across Scotland. Classic double rooms are no doubt deluxe and vast suites have ...

The Scottish government has said it will "under no circumstances" be banning cats after being urged to order a report to explore measures for protecting at-risk wildlife. The Scottish Animal ...

Let's put our virtual reality headsets on and go and take a look at two castles to find out more. Sally: Edinburgh in Scotland. Harry: Wow, it's really massive. Sally: Edinburgh Castle is a very ...

The Scottish Highlands region is vast, measuring more than 11,000 square miles in length. There are so many cities, towns, regions and islands in between, it can be overwhelming deciding where to ...