A spooky castle in the UK that is said to be haunted by a ghost of an ancient lord has gone up for sale.
Guests at Earlshall Castle near St. Andrews in Scotland, have even reported hearing footsteps creeping down the stairs at night.
The spirit of Sir Andrew, the Baron of Earlshall, is said to roam the halls of the grand building after making it his home in the 17th century.
But Sir Andrew has a violent past and was known by the gruesome nickname 'Bloody Bruce' after he ruthlessly chopped off the hands and head of an enemy.
The poor soul, Covenant leader Richard Cameron, was slain during the Battle of Killiecrankie in 1689, which took place during the Scottish Jacobite Rebellion, the Daily Record writes.
'Bloody Bruce's' castle is now on the market and looking for a new owner – if you dare.
His last male descendant died in 1708, with the imposing property having a number of different owners over the last three centuries.
The crown jewel is by far the walled gardens laid out by renowned architect Robert Lorimer.
The gardens, which tourists now flock to, feature holly hedges, a stone wall, an orchard, topiary lawn, and even a secret garden.
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And another could soon make themselves part of the Castle's rich history after it recently hit the market, with the current resident looking to move out of the country to spend time with his grandkids.
He had only bought it back in 2019.
Jamie Macnab of Savills told The New York Post: “I have sold Earlshall Castle twice before in my 35-year career.
“It is a very special place. The present owner is wanting to move back to Holland to be nearer to his grandchildren.”
Anyone who can manage a possible ghostly guest at the courtyard castle will be treated to 20 rooms of varying sizes, as well as a total of six bathrooms and 53 acres of land.
The property also boasts a great hall, dining room, library, gun room, study, and 10 bedrooms, as well as several outbuildings and cottages.
The Long Gallery features an intricately painted 50-foot long ceiling that dates back to the 17th century, featuring the coat of arms of many noble families and several famous figures from history.
The castle is reported to have hosted both Mary Queen of Scots and James VI of Scotland (who became James I of England).
It's believed the monarchs rode in from the nearby royal palace of Falkland to hunt at the castle.
It was first built in 1546 by architect Sir William Bruce, who was not of any relation to the infamous 'Bloody Bruce'.
After falling into ruin in the 19th century, the estate was then restored and renovated by Sir Robert Lorimer in the 1890s.
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