Many people like to limit their scary experiences to Halloween or scary movies. Some enjoy a good scare all year long and actively seek out haunted places worldwide.
This 11th-century fortified castle in Scotland’s capital is steeped in Scottish history, serving as the home of monarchs like Mary, Queen of Scotts during the Middle Ages, and being under siege almost two dozen times during times of war.
The Lizzie Borden House is the site of the notorious deaths of Lizzie Borden’s father and stepmother in 1892. Visitors reported hearing the sounds of children laughing, footsteps, and creaking floors and stairs.
Others swear they’ve seen ghostly figures throughout various rooms of the dwelling. Today it’s a popular bed-and-breakfast offering ghost tours and overnight stays.
This castle has been a fortress, prison, military base, and royal family home. There have been sightings of a faceless woman and a demon dog who supposedly guards the castle.