Shieldhill Castle is a category B listed building located near Biggar in South Lanarkshire.[1] The building dates back to 1199 and is currently being run as Shieldhill Castle Hotel.[2]

Reported hauntings

A grey lady ghost has been sighted by hotel guests in the corridors of the building. One belief is she was a former occupant of the house who fell for someone of a lower social class. The story goes that she killed herself as a result of her father forbidding their relationship. Additionally a male ghost clothed in a what appears to be butler's uniform has been reported in the hotel's former staff quarters.[3]

Ownership

The Chancellor family resided in the castle for over 750 years. After being sold by the family it was turned into a hotel in 1959.[3]

References

  1. ↑ Stuff, Good. "Shieldhill, Libberton, South Lanarkshire". britishlistedbuildings.co.uk. Retrieved 31 August 2018.
  2. ↑ "Shieldhill Castle Hotel". Shieldhill Castle Hotel. Archived from the original on 5 August 2018. Retrieved 31 August 2018.
  3. 1 2 "Ten of Scotland's most haunted hotels". The Scotsman. Archived from the original on 29 June 2018. Retrieved 31 August 2018.

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