The castle, famous for its links to Shakespeare's Macbeth, is believed to be the home of a resident ghost.
Located in the countryside near Nairn in the Scottish Highlands, Cawdor Castle was built around a 15th-century tower house. It is perhaps best known for its association with Shakespeare's Macbeth, although the castle was not built until several centuries after the life of 11th-century King Macbeth).
Today, the castle remains a popular tourist attraction, but a ghostly presence is said to lurk within its walls, which many claim has seen wandering the many rooms and corridors. The story goes that Muriel Calder - daughter of the Earl of Calder - was abducted as a child and forced to marry Sir John Campbell of Argyll (although some say she was genuinely in love with him).
The story has many variations, but the general meaning is that Muriel tried to escape by climbing down one of the castle tower windows. As she hung from the ledge, a single swing from a sword severed both her arms and sent her to her death. Her ghostis said to sometimes appear in the castle wearing a blue velvet robe. Those who saw her also claim that she is missing both of her hands.
Source: Mirror
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