About this episode

This episode explores the haunting legend of Anne Hamilton and the paranormal history of Woodhouselee near Edinburgh.

Deep within the woods near Edinburgh lie the forgotten ruins of Woodhouselee - a place haunted by one of Scotland's oldest and most tragic ghost stories. In this episode, we trace the legend of Anne Hamilton, a woman said to have been driven from her home during the Marian Civil War, before exploring more than four centuries of reported paranormal activity linked to the estate. From mysterious knocks heard by two Victorian sisters, to wartime sentries repeatedly challenging a ghostly woman on the grounds of a prisoner-of-war camp, and a strange apparition witnessed shortly before the house was demolished, this is a haunting that has refused to disappear. If you enjoy Scotland's history, ghost stories and forgotten folklore, don't forget to like, subscribe and let me know your thoughts in the comments.

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