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Ghost Hunting in Scotland – with Haunted Houses Events

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Bannockburn House Ghost Hunt

Are you brave enough to enter the eerily dark and haunted walls of Bannockburn House in Sterling, Scotland? Our experienced team invites you to seek out the evidence of paranormal activity while exploring its spooky chambers and creaky hallways on this ghost hunt. From the rumored ghost of Bonnie Prince Charlie in his bedroom, to the mysterious shadows lurking in the laundry room and the countless spirits said to inhabit the backstairs – no one knows what will await them during the night. Our privileged access allows for a unique and exciting adventure, perfect for those who are not afraid of the dark. Have a ghostly night and explore the wonders of this ancient site.

Don’t miss out on this must do lifetime experience; join us for a hauntingly memorable evening!

Welcome to your Ghost Hunt Experience

Ready to take your paranormal adventures to the next level?

Join us for an evening of ghost hunting at Bannockburn House, where you’ll have exclusive access to this haunted house! Investigate this paranormal hotspot using state-of-the-art equipment to pick up on any signs of spirits. Dare to venture out on lone vigils and experiment with more traditional methods such as Ouija boards, glass divination, and table tipping. Whether you’re a pro or just starting out, this is sure to be an experience you’ll never forget. Don’t miss out! Book your place today and let the adventure begin.

ABOUT YOUR GHOST HUNT:

• This exciting event is a real ghost hunt experience
• Your hosts are knowledgeable, experienced and friendly
• We do not condone any tricks or the faking of activity
• Ghost hunting with us is in small groups, we do not believe in overcrowding
• Spiritual white light protection and grounding before you start
• We can offer an introduction to ghost hunting techniques and equipment for all our first-time ghost hunters
• Psychic and scientific experiments for you to try throughout the night
• Lone vigils in the dark for the bravest or experienced ghost hunters
• Full hands-on use with the equipment
• Unlimited hot and cold drinks throughout the night
• Guests may bring personal midnight snacks if they wish
• A group discussion of findings at the end sharing experiences
• This is not a Ghost Walk or History Tour. Your focus is paranormal investigation
• FREE onsite parking
• Nearby Hotels check here

EQUIPMENT PROVIDED:

• – EMF Readers: K2 Meters, Gauss Masters
• – Rem Pods
• – MEL Meters
• – Laser Grids
• – Thermal Imaging Cameras
• – Spirit Boxes including the Estes Method
• – Trigger Objects / Sensor Lights / “Cat Balls”
• – Glass Divination / Table Tipping
• – Dowsing Rods / Crystal Pendulums

PLEASE NOTE BEFORE BOOKING:

• This location has no sleeping facilities
• This location is not suitable for wheelchair users sorry
• Adults only – You must be at least 18 years to attend
• Those aged from 16 may attend when accompanied by a responsible parent or parental guardian
• Not suitable for those in pregnancy
• This is a dark location, all attendees must bring a torch with them
• Sensible footwear is essential, and warm layered clothing in cold weather

All of our booking terms and conditions are agreed to at the point of sale and we advise reading through these prior to booking.

All payments are non-refundable and non-transferable regardless of circumstance. When you make a booking with us, it is entirely your responsibility to ensure that you can make the event and date that you have booked. Haunted Houses Events cannot offer a refund, offer credit, or transfer your places to a new date.

Haunted Houses Events Ltd was founded in 2014. It is one of the most experienced ghost hunt experience providers around. 

Reported Ghosts

Bannockburn House has played center-stage for many a ghostly tale by those who have visited, worked and lived within its confined walls.

A most common report is that of a young female which many witness as being a lowly servant girl, could she be the restless spirit often encountered on the balcony where a saddening suicide once took place. You must be wary here as you open yourself up to her sorrow.

Disembodied footsteps are heard walking down the seemingly empty passageways of this great house. Previous ghost Hunts at Bannockburn House have been known to terrify its intrepid ghost hunters, causing their faces lose all colour, as they have experienced the shocking feeling of being grabbed by unseen hands, and to then feel completely uneasy on their feet. Doors have been heard opening and closing under ghostly force and “dancing lights” witnessed in the darkness.

This house of such history has numerous haunting tales including that a murdered king, whose restless spirit roams the former abandoned rooms and grimly lit halls

Venue History

Sir Robert Drummond was granted the Barony of Bannockburn in 1567 by Mary Queen of Scots and his grandson-built Drummonds’ Hall. The lands of Bannockburn then came into the hands of the Rollo family in 1636, with King Charles II granting the Baronetcy to Sir Andrew Rollo in 1651. Sir Andrew Rollo had supported Charles I during the English Civil war.

Sir Hugh Paterson, I purchased the lands in 1672, and the house was completed around 1675. Described by a specialist as a “rare survivor” of its time and it has many interesting architectural features, including the “Laigh Hall” and the “Blue Room” ceilings reputed to be the work of Hulbert and Dunsterfield; two highly skilled craftsmen who Charles II had commissioned to produce ornate ceilings within Holyrood Palace.

Sir Hugh Patterson, the second baronet’s most notable guest was Charles Edward Stuart, Bonnie Prince Charlie in January 1746. The Prince had briefly visited and dined with Sir Hugh in September 1745 prior to his campaign march south ending at Derby. Bannockburn House was used by the Prince as his headquarters during the siege of Stirling and the battle of Falkirk.

Charles Edward Stuart met the Baronet’s niece, Clementina Walkinshaw during his stay. She would later become his lover and mother of his child. When the house passed to the 2nd Baronet’s daughter, Mary, in 1787, she sold the property to William Ramsey of Barnton and Sauchie. The house stayed in the Ramsey Family until Sir James Ramsey Gibson-Maitland sold it to Alexander Wilson in 1883. Alexander was a member of the famous Bannockburn weaving family of Wilson. Alexander made many additions and changes to the house, including a new porch entrance and extension to the library and office. Above the main doorway, a recess to accommodate a coat of arms that is now empty.

In 1910 Bannockburn House was sold to the Sheriff Substitute of Stirling at James Mitchell. In 1962 Mitchell’s daughter sold the house after living in it for 32 years. She sold the house to the multi-property-owning millionaire A.E Pickard. Peter Drake formerly owned the house. It was placed on the market for sale in February 2016. A local charitable Community Trust was formed to try and purchase the house for the community and the people of Scotland. They aim to safeguard the property for future generations. It was announced in April 2017 that the Trust had secured an exclusive right to buy the property and were actively fundraising to raise the required funds. This was achieved in November 2017 with a mixture of public money and grants.

The house has many surviving features from the 17th century including molded timber wall panels, elaborate plasterwork, a decorative timber staircase, and fire surrounds with mosaic tiles.