Haunted Perth: Ghost Stories from Crieff

About this episode

This episode explores the lesser-known ghost stories and historical accounts surrounding the battlefield of Sheriffmuir near Crieff, Scotland.

When people think of Scotland’s major battles, places like Bannockburn or Culloden usually come to mind. But just outside the town of Crieff, there’s another battlefield that doesn’t get the same attention - Sheriffmuir. In 1715, two armies met there during the Jacobite rising. By the end of the day, neither side had won. Both claimed victory, but the outcome settled nothing. The campaign stalled, and what followed wasn’t a clean retreat or a clear defeat - it was something far less defined. And that aftermath didn’t stay on the battlefield. In this episode, we look at what happened next - not just the history, but the accounts that have been reported in and around Crieff since. From repeated sightings of a man standing at the roadside along the A85, to a strange figure seen on a path at the edge of town, and the long-standing reports tied to Ferntower House. These aren’t well-known stories, and some are being shared here for the first time. Most come from people who experienced something, tried to make sense of it, and were left with more questions than answers. I’d also like to thank Scott for passing on his family’s account, and for taking the time to share the details behind…

Topics covered

• ghost stories
• Scottish history
• battlefields
• supernatural sightings
• local legends

Keywords

• Haunted Perth
• ghost stories
• Crieff
• Sheriffmuir
• Jacobite rising
• Ferntower House
• supernatural
• Scottish history

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Scotland, Crieff, Sheriffmuir, Ferntower House, A85

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