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Information about the Dunrobin Castle ghost and why she haunts the castle. Includes a history of Dunrobin Castle in Golspie, Scotland:
The Dunrobin Castle ghost is thought to be Margaret who was the daughter of the 14th Earl of Sutherland in the 17th Century. Margaret haunts the upper floors of Dunrobin Castle.
Margaret fell in love with someone who her father did not consider suitable. To prevent her marrying him he locked her in the attic of Dunrobin Castle whilst he arranged for a more suitable marriage.
Her maid helped to plan her escape and arranged for her lover to wait at the bottom of the Castle with a horse to make their escape to elope whilst she would smuggle a rope to Margaret. As Margaret was climbing out of the window her father came into the room and Margaret was so frightened that she screamed out and lost her hold on the rope, falling to her death.
Her ghost still haunts Dunrobin Castle, crying for her lover. A curse was placed on the Earl by her lover.
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Dunrobin Castle can be found in the Scottish village of Golspie in Sutherland. The origins of the name Sutherland was Norse for South Lands. It was the seat of the Earls and Dukes of Sutherland.
Original parts of the Dunrobin Castle building date back to the year 1275 and there were further extensions and rebuilding work over the centuries, including major rebuilding in the 14th century by the 6th Earl before his marriage.
The French looking castle which can now be seen dates back to the 1800s and the same architect built the Houses of Parliament in London designed the Victorian extension (Sir Charles Barry).
In the Jacobite Rebellion of 1746 the family supported the Hanoverian Government Army which led to the Castle being captured by the army of Bonnie Prince Charlie. The Earl was able to make his escape and later recapture his Castle.
The Sutherland family were involved in the Highland clearances which saw many crofters being evicted from their homes and lands so that the areas could be used to rear sheep.
Dunrobin Castle in Scotland overlooks the North Sea and is one of the largest houses in the Highlands. There are 189 rooms, some of which contain many interesting items of historic interest from throughout the centuries. These items of memorabilia include paintings, uniforms, family items, furniture, pictures, objects d'art, and china. Visitors to Dunrobin Castle can tour the building and see these items in rooms such as the study, library, bedrooms, drawing room and nurseries. Visitors should listen out for the Dunrobin Castle ghost!
Objects of interest at Dunrobin Castle and its museum include a 19th century horse drawn fire engine which can be found in the Sub Hall.
Dunrobin Castle Scotland is owned by The Countess of Sutherland, Elizabeth Janson. She inherited Dunrobin Castle in 1963 after the death of the 5th Duke of Sutherland. She holds the Earldom and the Dukedom went to the 5th Duke's cousin who was then the Earl of Ellesmere.
During the late 1960s and early 1970s Dunrobin Castle Scotland was a Boys Boarding School. During this time the Dunrobin Castle ghost made her presence known!
The architect Sir Charles Barry laid out the formal gardens in 1850. In keeping with the French chateau design and fairy tale image of Dunrobin Castle the gardens were laid out with conical spires and much greenery.
The Dunrobin Castle address and telephone number contact details are:
Dunrobin Castle
Near Golspie
Sutherland
Scotland
KW10 6SF
Telephone Number: (01408) 633268
Website Homepage Url:
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Dunrobin Castle Ghost
Information about the Dunrobin Castle ghost and why she haunts the castle. Includes a history of Dunrobin Castle in Golspie, Scotland:
The Dunrobin Castle ghost is thought to be Margaret who was the daughter of the 14th Earl of Sutherland in the 17th Century. Margaret haunts the upper floors of Dunrobin Castle.
Margaret fell in love with someone who her father did not consider suitable. To prevent her marrying him he locked her in the attic of Dunrobin Castle whilst he arranged for a more suitable marriage.
Her maid helped to plan her escape and arranged for her lover to wait at the bottom of the Castle with a horse to make their escape to elope whilst she would smuggle a rope to Margaret. As Margaret was climbing out of the window her father came into the room and Margaret was so frightened that she screamed out and lost her hold on the rope, falling to her death.
Her ghost still haunts Dunrobin Castle, crying for her lover. A curse was placed on the Earl by her lover.
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Contact Me.
My new novel:
The Aberdeen skies are under attack from an enemy jet. It is spilling a strange yellow smoke. Minutes later, people start killing each other.
Former Royal Air Force Regiment Gunner Jason Harper witnesses this and then his wife, Pippa, telephones him, shouting that she needs him. They then get cut off. He sets straight out, unprepared for the nightmare that unfolds during his journey. Everyone seems to want to kill him.
Along the way, he pairs up with fellow survivor Imogen. But she enjoys killing the living dead far too much. Will she kill Jason in her blood thirst? Or will she hinder his journey through this zombie filled dystopian landscape to find his pregnant wife?
The Fence is the first in this series of post-apocalyptic military survival thrillers from the torturous mind of local horror and science fiction novel writer C.G. Buswell.
Download Now.
Buy the Paperback.
Dunrobin Castle
Dunrobin Castle can be found in the Scottish village of Golspie in Sutherland. The origins of the name Sutherland was Norse for South Lands. It was the seat of the Earls and Dukes of Sutherland.
Original parts of the Dunrobin Castle building date back to the year 1275 and there were further extensions and rebuilding work over the centuries, including major rebuilding in the 14th century by the 6th Earl before his marriage.
The French looking castle which can now be seen dates back to the 1800s and the same architect built the Houses of Parliament in London designed the Victorian extension (Sir Charles Barry).
Dunrobin Castle History
In the Jacobite Rebellion of 1746 the family supported the Hanoverian Government Army which led to the Castle being captured by the army of Bonnie Prince Charlie. The Earl was able to make his escape and later recapture his Castle.
The Sutherland family were involved in the Highland clearances which saw many crofters being evicted from their homes and lands so that the areas could be used to rear sheep.
Dunrobin Castle in Scotland overlooks the North Sea and is one of the largest houses in the Highlands. There are 189 rooms, some of which contain many interesting items of historic interest from throughout the centuries. These items of memorabilia include paintings, uniforms, family items, furniture, pictures, objects d'art, and china. Visitors to Dunrobin Castle can tour the building and see these items in rooms such as the study, library, bedrooms, drawing room and nurseries. Visitors should listen out for the Dunrobin Castle ghost!
Objects of interest at Dunrobin Castle and its museum include a 19th century horse drawn fire engine which can be found in the Sub Hall.
Dunrobin Castle Scotland
Dunrobin Castle Scotland is owned by The Countess of Sutherland, Elizabeth Janson. She inherited Dunrobin Castle in 1963 after the death of the 5th Duke of Sutherland. She holds the Earldom and the Dukedom went to the 5th Duke's cousin who was then the Earl of Ellesmere.
During the late 1960s and early 1970s Dunrobin Castle Scotland was a Boys Boarding School. During this time the Dunrobin Castle ghost made her presence known!
Dunrobin Castle Gardens
The architect Sir Charles Barry laid out the formal gardens in 1850. In keeping with the French chateau design and fairy tale image of Dunrobin Castle the gardens were laid out with conical spires and much greenery.
Dunrobin Castle Address
The Dunrobin Castle address and telephone number contact details are:
Dunrobin Castle
Near Golspie
Sutherland
Scotland
KW10 6SF
Telephone Number: (01408) 633268
Website Homepage Url:
More Scottish Ghosts.
Have you seen my beautiful golden retriever Lynne out and about in Aberdeen? Ask her for a high-five! She's a Bravehound PTSD assistance dog, so we'll often be in shops, restaurants, and the cinema together.
We've written a book where I talk about growing up in Aberdeen and then joining the army to be a medic and nurse, and developing military Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.
I also talk about losing my son to suicide and the therapy I have had at Royal Cornhill Hospital and grief support groups in Aberdeen.
The author, Damien Lewis, said of Lynne:
"A powerful account of what one dog means to one man on his road to recovery. Both heart-warming and life-affirming. Bravo Chris and Lynne. Bravo Bravehound."
Download.
Buy the paperback.
An army veteran moves his family back to his Aberdeenshire home, but his nightmare neighbour starts a battle of wits with him. Who will win this One Last War?
Buy this latest novel by local author C.G. Buswell on Kindle or Paperback.
Advertise Here from just £70.
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