Posted by Cardoness Castle, a plain but impressive tower house, long held by the turbulent MacCullochs, in a prominent spot with a once comfortable interior, near Gatehouse of Fleet in Dumfries and Galloway.
Cardoness Castle
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Accessible
Accessible
Prices are a guide only and may be subject to change
Adult (aged 16-59) :£6.00
Concession (aged 60+) :£4.80
Child (aged 5-15) : £3.60
Child Under 5 (aged 0-4) : Free
Concession (aged 60+) :£4.80
Child (aged 5-15) : £3.60
Child Under 5 (aged 0-4) : Free
Other Info
Open Apr-Sep, daily 9.30-17.30; last entry 30 mins before closing. Short but steep walk to castle.
Tel: 01557 814427 Web:www.historicenvironment.scot
Tel: 01557 814427 Web:www.historicenvironment.scot
Haunted
Haunt #1 - Legend, Curse
After a curse was placed on the castle three owners went bankrupt. The forth and his family were drowned in the nearby loch when the ice cracked while they skated on it.
Haunt #2 - Ghost,
And also of apparitions having been seen within the walls on at least five occasions, including that of a lady, reputedly seen in the hall.
Haunt #3 - Ghost
Another story is that a man was hanged in the area of the prison, and that his ghost also haunts the place.
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