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History of Knock Castle near Ballater in Royal Deeside Aberdeenshire with information about the Knock Castle ghost
Knock Castle near Ballater in Royal Deeside, Aberdeenshire, Scotland dates back to the 16th Century. Knock Castle was the Tower House home of the Gordons family. They fought with the neighbouring Forbes clan and at times it was a bloody feud which saw Henry Gordon killed in a raid by the Forbes and Clan Chattan. Knock Castle was then inherited by Alexander Gordon. Things came to a head when one of the Gordons sons secretly married a Forbes girl. The father of the bride had him killed and to prevent any repercussions he had his seven brothers killed as well whilst they were digging peat. They were then beheaded and their heads were spiked to their spades.
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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?
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Their father, Alexander Gordon, fell to his death down the Knock Castle stairs when he heard of the murder of all his eight sons. It is said that he is the Knock Castle ghost that still haunts the ruins of the castle.
Gordon of Abergeldie who was a deputy for the Earl of Huntly convicted Forbes of Strathgirnock for murder and he was executed and his lands given to Abergeldie.
The Hall of Knock Castle was situated in the first floor and there was an enclosed courtyard and vaulted basement. It was built at the top of a hill close by Glen Muick giving the Gordons a strategic outlook.
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.
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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?
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Knock Castle is now a ruin standing at four storeys though without a roof but it is hoped that Knock Castle could be restored. Knock Castle is owned by the Balmoral Estate and Prince Charles the Duke of Edinburgh has shown interest in restoring Knock Castle to its former glory. Knock Castle near Ballater is close to the Birkhill retreat that is used by Prince Charles. The Prince's Regeneration Trust has been approached with a restoration project under its scheme that restores redundant buildings that are of architectural or historical importance.
Knock Castle is currently cared for by Historic Scotland and can be found by Knock Farm.
There are several Knock Castles in the UK and this includes the ruinous Knock Castle Near Teangue on the Isle of Skye which has a green lady ghost. Read more on the aboutaberdeen Knock Castle Isle of Skye page.
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Knock Castle Ballater
History of Knock Castle near Ballater in Royal Deeside Aberdeenshire with information about the Knock Castle ghost
Knock Castle near Ballater in Royal Deeside, Aberdeenshire, Scotland dates back to the 16th Century. Knock Castle was the Tower House home of the Gordons family. They fought with the neighbouring Forbes clan and at times it was a bloody feud which saw Henry Gordon killed in a raid by the Forbes and Clan Chattan. Knock Castle was then inherited by Alexander Gordon. Things came to a head when one of the Gordons sons secretly married a Forbes girl. The father of the bride had him killed and to prevent any repercussions he had his seven brothers killed as well whilst they were digging peat. They were then beheaded and their heads were spiked to their spades.
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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.
Knock Castle Ghost
Their father, Alexander Gordon, fell to his death down the Knock Castle stairs when he heard of the murder of all his eight sons. It is said that he is the Knock Castle ghost that still haunts the ruins of the castle.
Gordon of Abergeldie who was a deputy for the Earl of Huntly convicted Forbes of Strathgirnock for murder and he was executed and his lands given to Abergeldie.
The Hall of Knock Castle was situated in the first floor and there was an enclosed courtyard and vaulted basement. It was built at the top of a hill close by Glen Muick giving the Gordons a strategic outlook.
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.
Knock Castle is now a ruin standing at four storeys though without a roof but it is hoped that Knock Castle could be restored. Knock Castle is owned by the Balmoral Estate and Prince Charles the Duke of Edinburgh has shown interest in restoring Knock Castle to its former glory. Knock Castle near Ballater is close to the Birkhill retreat that is used by Prince Charles. The Prince's Regeneration Trust has been approached with a restoration project under its scheme that restores redundant buildings that are of architectural or historical importance.
Knock Castle is currently cared for by Historic Scotland and can be found by Knock Farm.
There are several Knock Castles in the UK and this includes the ruinous Knock Castle Near Teangue on the Isle of Skye which has a green lady ghost. Read more on the aboutaberdeen Knock Castle Isle of Skye page.
More Scottish Castles.
More Scottish Ghosts.
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