'Spooky' Scottish attraction named one of the 'creepiest' this Halloween
With Halloween fast approaching and the half-term holiday that comes with it, plenty of families up and down the country will be looking for some spooky places to visit.
And with the UK being home to an estimated 4,000 castles, is it any wonder that some of these have become known as particularly haunted locations, filled with bloody and brutal histories. Ahead of this Halloween, JeffBet.com analysed TripAdvisor reviews to determine which locations across the UK have the highest number of spooky-related keywords in their reviews.
Topping the list was the 12th century Chillingham Castle in Northumberland, which is often described as ‘haunted’, ‘spooky’ and ‘creepy’ in reviews.
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Two Scottish castles also feature on the list with St Andrews Castle coming in fourth and Glamis Castle in eighth. One TripAdvisor review of St Andrews reads: "I loved St. Andrews castle ergo it is very Historic and inspiring I found the dungeons fascinating. The mine was awesome it was dark and spooky."
While one visitor to Glamis Castle wrote: "Our tour guide was amazing! Not only did we get the fantastic history, but some humor as well! He was able to answer all our questions and make the tour interesting! Would highly recommend seeing this castle in Scotland- creepy room and all!"
Commenting on the findings, a spokesperson from JeffBet.com said, “With Halloween around the corner, October is the perfect month to explore spooky locations and get into the autumnal mood.
"All of the locations on this list are steeped in a rich history, centuries old, and some with ghost stories attached. Castles like Chillingham – where its eeriness is baked into its name- have long been the ideal places to visit for those looking to experience a genuine thrill.
"From ghostly apparitions to unexplained sounds, visitors to any of the locations on the list will find themselves in for a spooky treat. Whether you’re a fan of paranormal investigations or simply love getting into the atmospheric vibe this time of year, October makes for a great time to visit as the autumn air amplifies the mysterious feel to the castles."
Here's the full list of the spookiest UK castles to visit this Halloween.
The top ten spookiest UK castles
Chillingham Castle, Northumberland
Warwick Castle, Warwickshire
Muncaster Castle, Cumbria
St Andrews Castle, Fife
Bolsover Castle, Derbyshire
Oxford Castle & Prison, Oxfordshire
Alnwick Castle, Northumberland
Glamis Castle, Angus
Carisbrooke Castle, Isle Of Wight
Lincoln Castle, Lincolnshire