13 of the spookiest places to stay in Scotland

Would you stay in any of these haunted places?placeholder image
Would you stay in any of these haunted places?

Scotland has a history of ghouls and ghosts, with many places around the country reportedly haunted.

If you’re looking for the best fright night this Halloween season, these are 13 of the creepiest places in Scotland you can stay overnight.

One of the most haunted hotels in the UK, their tales include a haunting in Room 6, a "ghostly child" in photos and the story of a girl who drowned in the river which runs behind the Inn. North Loch Lomond, Inverarnan G83 7DXplaceholder image
One of the most haunted hotels in the UK, their tales include a haunting in Room 6, a "ghostly child" in photos and the story of a girl who drowned in the river which runs behind the Inn. North Loch Lomond, Inverarnan G83 7DX
Perfect for ghost hunters, you could catch a glimpse of the ghost of Donald Campbell, the Laird of Barcaldine, who was murdered in the castle in the 1600's during the Massacre of Glencoe. Benderloch, Oban, Argyll PA37 1SA Scotlandplaceholder image
Perfect for ghost hunters, you could catch a glimpse of the ghost of Donald Campbell, the Laird of Barcaldine, who was murdered in the castle in the 1600's during the Massacre of Glencoe. Benderloch, Oban, Argyll PA37 1SA Scotland
Home to the famous Scottish outlaw Rob Roy, the farm's owners invited investigators to the grounds as they kept experiencing paranormal activity. You can stay at the farm too, if you're brave enough. Kinlochard, Stirling, FK8 3TLplaceholder image
Home to the famous Scottish outlaw Rob Roy, the farm's owners invited investigators to the grounds as they kept experiencing paranormal activity. You can stay at the farm too, if you're brave enough. Kinlochard, Stirling, FK8 3TL
First built in 1430, paranormal investigations into the castle have revealed the likes of disembodied voices, clicking and banging noises, apparitions and the staff feeling nauseous. Borthwick Castle, North Middleton, EH23 4QYplaceholder image
First built in 1430, paranormal investigations into the castle have revealed the likes of disembodied voices, clicking and banging noises, apparitions and the staff feeling nauseous. Borthwick Castle, North Middleton, EH23 4QY
Glasgow's most haunted hotel, Cathedral House has seen many ghostly sightings and paranormal experiences, which many attribute to the building's history as a halfway house for prisoners. 28-32 Cathedral Square, Glasgow G4 0XAplaceholder image
Glasgow's most haunted hotel, Cathedral House has seen many ghostly sightings and paranormal experiences, which many attribute to the building's history as a halfway house for prisoners. 28-32 Cathedral Square, Glasgow G4 0XA
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