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Carleton Castle
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- First published
- 6 September 2012, 18:28 UTC
- Preserved publication
- 6 September 2012, 18:28 UTC
- Original article address
- https://www.scottish-paranormal.co.uk/post/carleton-castle
Region : Strathclyde
Location : 6 miles SW or Girvan Off the A77
Details : One in a link of Kennedy coastal watchtowers now a ruin.
Paranormal Phenomena : Phantom screams are alleged to occasionally issue from the ruined Castle. In folklore they are said to derive from the time when the local laird (an early serial killer) disposed of his wives by pushing them from the Gamesloup Crag. However The eighth wife, called May Cullean, suspecting something feigned shyness when it came to her turn to strip off her clothes and jewellery, and made him turn his back as she took off her gown. Then quickly she pushed him to his death.
Sources :paranormal database
Brooks J. 1994
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