The 10 Most Haunted Castles in Europe

13. Dalhousie Castle in Schottland

If you really want to learn how to scare, you should book yourself into Dalhousie Castle in Scotland. Its mysterious rooms, walls and corridors bear witness to the unhappy love of a young woman who died here in a cruel way.

Lady Catherine lived at Dalhousie Castle eight hundred years ago. She fell in love with a stable boy when she was young. When she was barely 16, the lovers‘ secret was discovered and the young lady was imprisoned in the castle tower.

According to legend, she starved to death in the dungeon – but apparently she is still up to this day in the walls.

When the castle changed hands in 1972, it was converted into a hotel. There are now many visitors who reported having seen the mysterious young woman. Many even claim to have seen her come through a locked door or to appear in your room. Others said they waved to you from a window.

Ironically, the hotel is a popular venue for weddings and honeymooners in love. Lady Catherine’s silhouette can sometimes be seen in her photographs, sometimes even appears at weddings.

If you are brave enough to spend a few nights at the haunted castle, then look out for a stunning young woman. She wears a gray dress with puff sleeves and pointy shoes, it could be Lady Catherine’s ghost – or is it just a gray clad employee?

Conclusion: If your travel plans lead you to one of these foreign countries, stop by one of these famous castles. It is sure to be a memorable stay and you can entertain friends later with stories about your visit to a haunted castle.