Is Thirlestane Castle really haunted?

Visitors rate Thirlestane Castle at 50 out of 100 on our EHP (Estimated Haunted Probability) scale.

Where is Thirlestane Castle located?

The address is Thirlestane Castle, Lauder TD2 6RU, United Kingdom. GPS coordinates: 55.7222889, -2.7436436.

What kind of haunted place is Thirlestane Castle?

Thirlestane Castle is listed under Historical Buildings in our Scotland section.

What is the nearest town to Thirlestane Castle?

Lauder, UK-T9 is the closest town, about 1.6 miles away, with Blainslie (2.7 mi.) and Oxton (3.8 mi.) also nearby.

Thirlestane Castle - Lauder, Scotland

One of the Dukes who occupied here is still reported to haunt the location. It is believed to be John Maitland. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)

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Geographic Information

Address

Thirlestane Castle, Lauder TD2 6RU, United Kingdom
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GPS

55.7222889, -2.7436436

Nearest Towns

Lauder, UK-T9 (1.6 mi.)
Blainslie, UK-T9 (2.7 mi.)
Oxton, UK-T9 (3.8 mi.)
Legerwood, UK-T9 (4.0 mi.)
Stow, UK-T9 (4.4 mi.)
New Channelkirk, UK-T9 (5.5 mi.)
Bassendean, UK-T9 (5.8 mi.)
Fountainhall, UK-T9 (6.1 mi.)
Westruther, UK-T9 (6.3 mi.)
Earlston, UK-T9 (6.8 mi.)

Quick Answers

Is Thirlestane Castle really haunted?: Visitors rate Thirlestane Castle at 50 out of 100 on our EHP (Estimated Haunted Probability) scale.
Where is Thirlestane Castle located?: The address is Thirlestane Castle, Lauder TD2 6RU, United Kingdom. GPS coordinates: 55.7222889, -2.7436436.
What kind of haunted place is Thirlestane Castle?: Thirlestane Castle is listed under Historical Buildings in our Scotland section.
What is the nearest town to Thirlestane Castle?: Lauder, UK-T9 is the closest town, about 1.6 miles away, with Blainslie (2.7 mi.) and Oxton (3.8 mi.) also nearby.

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