Haunted Castles

EDINBURGH CASTLE

Probably one of the most dramatic settings for a Castle, Edinburgh Castle is set on what was once a a volcano. With a 2000 year history of violence and murder, it's no wonder there are so many tales of hauntings. The most probable explanation of these hauntings goes back to the great plague which ravaged Edinburgh. After the plague had finished its deathly work, city officials thought it best to build the new city on top of the old one. They even entombed people who were still alive, but still suffering from this dreadful disease.

In 1990, while renovating a home, they unwittingly opened the old city. The finds were perfectly preserved, people have talked to spirits (unwittingly), assuming some real person was present. There are tales of beautiful flashing lights come from this "underground city", and voices apparently heard without the presence of anyone. The Castle itself has had numerous reports of hauntings over the centuries. The most famous of these being that of the headless drummer and piper who have been seen playing on the Castles' battlements. although not the most impressive Castle as far as hauntings are concerned, still worth a mention.

by www.thesupernaturalworld.co.uk