Edinburgh Castle and Mary King’s Close, Edinburgh, Scotland
Edinburgh Castle and the nearby Mary King’s Close carry a long reputation for hauntings. The Close once served as a quarantined area during plague outbreaks and many stories of suffering and abandonment persist. The castle’s dungeons and hidden passageways are linked to grim episodes in Scottish history, and tales of restless spirits include accounts tied to figures like Duke Alexander Stewart and Lady Janet Douglas. Visitors often report eerie sensations and ghostly encounters in these ancient stones.