Neidpath Castle, perched on a rocky outcrop above the River Tweed near Peebles, Scotland, dates back to the 13th century. Originally built by Sir Gilbert Fraser, the castle passed through several noble families, including the Hays of Yester. The fortress played a role in the Wars of Scottish Independence and later conflicts, withstanding sieges and attacks over the centuries.

The castle’s most famous ghostly tale involves the spirit of Jean Douglas, daughter of the Earl of March. In the 17th century, Jean fell in love with a young nobleman, but her father disapproved and banished the suitor. Jean, heartbroken, wasted away in the castle tower, refusing food and drink until her death. Visitors have reported seeing her apparition gazing out of the tower window, still waiting for her lover’s return.

Another haunting presence is that of a Grey Lady, believed to be the ghost of a servant who died in a fall from the battlements. Witnesses describe seeing her translucent form gliding along the castle corridors and disappearing through walls.

The castle’s dungeon is said to be inhabited by the restless spirit of a prisoner who was left to starve. Visitors have reported hearing unexplained moans and rattling chains emanating from the depths of the castle.

During World War II, soldiers stationed at Neidpath Castle reported encounters with a spectral piper. The ghostly figure, dressed in traditional Scottish attire, was seen playing his bagpipes on the castle grounds before vanishing into thin air.