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Drumlanrig Castle
This text edition preserves the wording of an earlier Scottish Paranormal article. Read the current castle guide for the revised history, attributed reports and visitor information.
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- First published
- 8 September 2012, 16:20 UTC
- Preserved publication
- 8 September 2012, 16:20 UTC
- Original article address
- https://www.scottish-paranormal.co.uk/post/drumlanrig-castle
Region : Dumfries & Galloway
Location : 3 miles NW of Thornhill
Details : Built on the site of a 14th century castle the present castle was perhaps built between 1679 and 1691 probably by James Smith. The house is built around a courtyard, with a circular tower in each corner. see further details Paranormal Phenomena : Allegedly an enormous yellow ape has haunted this castle for three hundred years. It haunts the Yellow bedroom. Nobody really knows where does this strange animal comes from but a lot of people have allegedly seen him.
A female ghost that walks with a fan in one hand and her head in the other is supposed to be that of Lady Anne Douglas.
In addition a girl has been seen in a bedroom, floating a few feet off the floor.
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