Post by lozwinter on Apr 10, 2005 9:04:06 GMT
Culzean Castle is one of the major tourist attractions in Scotland. The castle was built in 1772-1790 for the 10th Earl of Cassillis on a cliff-top. There has been a castle on these cliffs overlooking the Firth of Clyde since as early as 1165.
The Kennedy Clan has been associated with the area since the late 12th century. They are descendants from the Earls of Carrick.
In 1945 the 5th Marquess and Kennedy culfamily gave the castle and estate to the care of the National Trust For Scotland.
Its most famous features are the Oval Staircase and Circular Saloon. The castle contains a good collection of pictures and 18th-century furniture, together with an armoury, set up in the 19th century.
The castle grounds include 563 acres, from the shore to a Deer Park, Gas Court, Fountain Court and Swan Pond and parklands and gardens. The grounds are also home to an Arch, the Viaduct, Ice House, the Camellia House and a Pagoda which have all been restored. As well as a Vinery and walled garden.
Legend has it the castle is also haunted by a knight. This is said to be the spirit of Sir John Cathcart who abducted May Kennedy and planned to kill her but luckily for May, she managed to push him off the cliff tops near Carelton Castle.
Another ghostly visitor is the piper who used to play in celebration of clan weddings. He can be heard playing on stormy nights.
A mystery woman dressed in a ballgown has also been spotted in the castle grounds.
Several sightings have been reported of a "peculiar misty shape" moving up the famous oval staircase. Apparently the staff at the castle are briefed about “a wee ghost near the dungeon
What happened when Most Haunted Visited??
When Derek arrives he takes the crew straight to the most haunted room in the house, the Earl's bedroom, where he sees a ghost.
Whilst walking around Derek hears bagpipes and tells the crew the name of the legendary piper!
Later in the Earl's bedroom, flashes of light on a painting spook Marcelle, and Yvette attempts to coax the lady spirit of Cassallis to be caught on camera. They catch an unusual orb on camera. The girls see flashing lights on the cieling which makes fearful Marcelle shudder, much to the others amusement when it is uncovered that it is actually a sensor.