Standing in a walled garden, Penkaet Castle consists of an altered 16th-century tower house, which was extended in the 17th century. It consists of a very long main block of two storeys and a garret, with small projecting wings at both ends. A round stair-tower stands in the centre of one side. The east wing is dated 1628.

Penkaet Castle
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Fountainhall
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Year Built
1628
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Haunted
Haunt #1 - Ghost
One is said to be the spectre of Alexander Hamilton. He was a beggar, who was accused of witchcraft after cursing the lady of the house and her eldest daughter. They both died from a mysterious illness, after they had thrown Hamilton off their property. He was executed in Edinburgh, and his ghost is said to have been witnessed near the castle
Haunt #2 - Ghost
Another is reported to manifest itself by banging doors, footsteps and other noises, and moving furniture. It may be the spirit of John Cockburn, who had apparently committed – or been the victim of – a murder. Manifestations were reported in the 20th century – the house was investigated in the 1920s, when many unexplained noises and events were recorded, although the investigation was not as thorough as it could have been…
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