Ghosts live not only in English castles, but also in hotels. For the most part, this is due to the fact that the former are most often rebuilt by enterprising owners into the latter. Since the hotel, where family ghosts exist, is the most visited by guests and, accordingly, brings more income to the owners of such unusual houses.
Dornoch Castle has become just such a refurbished hotel. It was built around the beginning of the 14th century and is famous for the huge number of spirits that inhabit it. In the same century, the castle was almost completely destroyed during the internecine warriors of the Gordons and the owners of the Sutherland castle, but was soon rebuilt again.
According to legend, in 1567 the duke and his wife were poisoned, arriving at Helmdale Palace, and at the same hour the walls of Dornoch shook, and the spirits of the murdered spouses from that time often walk at night through their possessions, together with other ghosts - its former inhabitants. …
During the renovation of the castle, the current owners of the hotel try to touch its interior as little as possible in order to preserve the unique atmosphere there. It retains the same low ceilings, small latticed windows and antique furniture, but modern bathrooms and great service. However, at night, when the old floor creaks in the room, and the evil north wind pounds against the ancient shutters, guests will feel a decent dose of adrenaline and an unforgettable experience.