Dark Shadows of Hermitage Castle: The Haunted Guardhouse of Scotland's Bloodiest Glen

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Join us as we delve into the dark and eerie history of Hermitage Castle, one of Scotland's most haunted and mysterious locations. Known as the "Strength of Liddesdale" and ominously referred to as "the guardhouse of the bloodiest valley in Britain," Hermitage Castle is steeped in tales of terror, bloodshed, and the supernatural.

In this episode, we explore the chilling stories surrounding this formidable fortress, from the malevolent Robin Redcap, a goblin-like creature said to serve the infamous William de Soules, to the restless spirits of the countless souls who met their end within its cold stone walls. Discover the castle's role in Scotland's violent history, standing as a grim sentinel over the lawless and dangerous Liddesdale Valley.

We'll take you through the castle's imposing architecture, with its massive curtain walls and eerie, shadow-filled interiors, as we uncover the spectral legends that have made Hermitage Castle a place of fear and fascination for centuries. Whether you believe in ghosts or are simply intrigued by Scotland's dark past, this episode will leave you with chills.