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Inveraray Castle

Built in the mid 18th century on the site of an earlier building located on Loch Fyne, between Glasgow and Oban, Scotland, Inveraray Castle is still a family home, and a shrine to the Campbell Clan. Over the years the castle has acquired a reputation for ghosts. In 1644 the Duke of Argyll was driven from Inveraray by the Marquis of Montrose. The Duke's harpist was left behind and discovered by Montrose, who ordered the man's execution. The ghost of the harpist reportedly still wanders the castle, wearing his Campbell tartan and playing his harp. There is also said to be a ghost that foretells the imminent demise of the Clan Campbell chief. It is said that a ghostly galleon, similar to the one on the Campbell coat of arms, sails up Loch Fynne and does not stop when it reaches land, but continues to sail on over the land.

Unfortunately, photography is not permitted inside the castle.

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