Sale: ‘Haunted Castle’ in Scotland With Links to Royalty

Earlshall Castle is a stately home on 53 acres in Scotland, which has links to royalty. It’s up for sale.

The castle is situated six miles from St. Andrews (55 miles) and 55 from Edinburgh (55 miles). Dates back to the 16th Century. According to Savills brochure, the house was first occupied by Robert the Bruce’s relatives, the former King, of Scotland.

Insider was told by a spokesperson for Savills (the agency that sold the property), that there is no asking price.

According to Savills the castle was visited by many famous monarchs including Mary Queen of Scots (above) and James I of England (below),

The castle was sold to others over the years after the Bruce’s direct male line had died in 1708. After the death of Bruce’s direct male line, the castle was sold to other buyers in 1890. “more than half a century’s decay and neglect”According to Savills brochure, it had taken its toll.

The castle includes 10 bedrooms, eight reception areas, two dressing rooms and six bathrooms. There are also three cottages within its grounds (not pictured).

You’ll find a vibrant kitchen when you enter the castle.

The kitchen is equipped with a paneled roof, stone-tiled floors, and an integrated refrigerator freezer and dishwasher.

The archway from the kitchen leads to the living room.

The color scheme in the sitting room is similar to that of the kitchen. It’s decorated with a variety of watercolor paintings.

The ghost of The Great Hall is said to haunt the spiral stairs leading to The Great Hall. “Bloody Bruce.”

Sir Andrew, Baron of Earlshall was a 17-year-old baron who lived in the castle. “Bloody Bruce”For his “brutal”According to the Savills website: victory at Battle of Killiecrankie during the Scottish Jacobite uprising in 1689

The website states that Andrew’s footsteps can still be heard today on the spiral staircase.

Insider was informed by a spokesperson from Savills, that the agency declined to comment. “haunted”History of the property due to its being “unhelpful”With sales

Upstairs, the Great Hall — a term used to describe the main room of a royal palace — has a cozy feel to it.

This room features a fireplace, timber-paneled walls, and a wood paneled ceiling.