Murder, Mourning and Mystery: The Haunting History of Castle Fraser
Murder, Mourning and Mystery: The Haunting History of Castle Fraser

Murder, Mourning and Mystery: The Haunting History of Castle Fraser

October 30, 2025 7:05pm
3:12
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Castle Fraser in Aberdeenshire stands as one of Scotland's largest tower houses, concealing centuries of dark secrets within its 1450s core. Beyond the colourful walled gardens lies a fortress of hidden passages, including the laird's lug—a secret spy room for eavesdropping on the great hall below. The castle harbours chilling tales: the Green Lady, murdered and dragged down the round tower staircase, her blood staining the steps so permanently they required wooden panelling that remains today. Then there's the Lady in Black, who died of tuberculosis days after marrying Laird Frederick Mackenzie Fraser—her shaved auburn hair still preserved in the castle collection, whilst her spirit reportedly wanders the grounds. This Halloween special explores the haunting history of a Scottish landmark where architectural grandeur meets macabre legend, and where the vibrant colours of the gardens fade to something far darker within the ancient walls.Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/1eIoSw_-2dUSOURCES:Please see our website for all source material and photos at https://scottishmurders.com/episodes/castlefraserBritish Newspaper Archives Affiliate LinkSUPPORT US:Patreon - patreon.com/scottishmurdersKo-fi - ko-fi.com/scottishmurdersMerch - teepublic.com/user/scottishmurdersWebsite - scottishmurders.comTwitter - @scottishmurdersInstagram - @scottishmurderspodcastFacebook - facebook.com/scottishmurdursYouTube - @ScottishMurdersLinktree - linktr.ee/scottishmurdersCREDITS:Scottish Murders is a production of CluarantonnHosted & Edited by Dawn YoungResearched amd Written by Peter BullMUSIC:ES_Tudor - Bonnie Grace -Ā epidemicsoundES_Creepy Crawly - Arthur Benson - epidemicsoundES_Happy Halloween, Creepy, Reversed, Reverb 02 - Epidemic Sound - epidemicsound

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Duration:3:12
Published:October 30, 2025 7:05pm
File Size:2.9 MB
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Castle Fraser in Aberdeenshire stands as one of Scotland's largest tower houses, concealing centuries of dark secrets within its 1450s core. Beyond the colourful walled gardens lies a fortress of hidden passages, including the laird's lug—a secret spy room for eavesdropping on the great hall below. The castle harbours chilling tales: the Green Lady, murdered and dragged down the round tower staircase, her blood staining the steps so permanently they required wooden panelling that remains today. ...

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