Ghost, Ghouls and Graveyards Private Highland Tour

Our first stop on this tour is the tiny but ancient Greyfriars Cemetery. Here you will see the ancient remains of a 13th century monastary and a 13th century knights effagy. You will also hear the stories of the ghostly monk and women in black who haunt both the graveyard and the adjacent BT building.

Our next stop will have us entering Cawdor Castle via the old servants entrance, and gathering at a particularly chilling spot in the grounds of the castle where strange happenings, and spectaral sightings have been recorded!

Next up we will take you deep into Cawdor woods by torchlight to hear the tragic tale of a young maiden who met her end here.

As we arrive at the legendary Barevan Lifting Stone, you'll hear the tale of this ancient Highland challenge, where locals once tested their strength by lifting this massive stone. However, there's a more sinister side to this tradition, one that’s rarely spoken of in broad daylight. While many focus on the physical feat, darker stories surround the history of this stone and its useage.

Clava Cairns, an ancient burial site shrouded in mystery, offers a chilling glimpse into the distant past. These 4,000-year-old stone circles are not only an archaeological wonder but also the source of many spooky tales. Visitors often report an eerie silence that falls over the area, and some claim to have seen shadowy figures moving among the stones at dusk. Legends speak of restless spirits tied to the cairns, perhaps guarding the ancient tombs.

Culloden Battlefield holds a haunting atmosphere that extends far beyond its historical significance. Known as the site of one of the bloodiest battles in Scottish history, it is said that the spirits of the fallen still wander the moor. Visitors often report eerie sensations—chilling winds, whispers on the breeze, or the faint sounds of marching footsteps. Some even claim to see ghostly figures in Highland dress drifting through the fog. The battlefield is especially eerie at dawn or dusk, when the mist rolls in, and the quiet weight of history feels almost suffocating. Locals believe that on the anniversary of the battle, the spirits of the Jacobite soldiers return, forever reliving their final moments.