A Haunted Carbisdale Castle Hides amongst the Trees

January 27, 2013March 26, 2015

Written by Scott K Marshall

I hope you are wandering across the vista seeking this haunted Castle which I am referring to. I stayed here when I was 15 on a tour of the Highlands which was run by my school. This and a subsequent trip to Minnesota have in many ways led me to the person I am. I have ghost story to tell with this picture - but you wouldn't believe me and it would take to long. So please just enjoy this and if you get the chance to go and stay (it is Scottish Youth Hostel Association venue) don't think twice. — I hope your eyes are wandering across the vista seeking the haunted Castle which I am referring to. I stayed here when I was 15 on a tour of the Highlands which was run by my school. This and a subsequent trip to Minnesota have in many shaped the creative side of me. I have ghost story to tell with this picture – but you wouldn’t believe me and it would take to long. So please just enjoy this and if you get the chance to go and stay (it is Scottish Youth Hostel Association venue) don’t think twice.

20 Comments

Gunta says:

February 1, 2013 at 03:40

Fantastic depth in this one here…… very lovely. The ones with the memories also add that extra touch.
Scott Marshall says:

January 31, 2013 at 20:53

er am – little busy just at the moment lol
adinparadise says:

January 31, 2013 at 03:18

Wonderful photo, Scott. 🙂
1. Scott Marshall says:
  
  January 31, 2013 at 09:44
  
  Thank you Sylvia – it’s great when you drop by even better when you enjoy them
carolynpageabc says:

January 29, 2013 at 00:19

Well done, Scott; this is so 3D… you are a marvel…!
As for the ghosts in the castle… What would a castle be if not for its ghosts…! Perhaps you’ll have to put us ‘out of our miser’, and tell us the tale.. long or short; doesn’t matter..! 😉
1. Scott Marshall says:
  
  January 31, 2013 at 20:52
  
  I hadnt noticed the depth in the shot until you challenged me to review my own image Carolyn so thanks for the coaching lol
shadedfaces says:

January 28, 2013 at 15:11

Scott Marshall, you can’t hint at the ghost story and then not tell, that is so not fair!
Some lovely colourful and calm reflections in this one!
1. Scott Marshall says:
  
  January 31, 2013 at 20:49
  
  I like the almost marble like sky – although I will admit I was a little frustrated when the cloud acted as a filter just as I was about hit the shutter
Mark says:

January 28, 2013 at 12:45

Great shot Scott, love the POV.
1. Scott Marshall says:
  
  January 31, 2013 at 20:51
  
  Aye right down a river level dogging the soaking ground
Chillbrook says:

January 28, 2013 at 08:25

Very nice indeed Scott. Love the perspective!
1. Scott Marshall says:
  
  January 31, 2013 at 20:50
  
  that is exactly why I liked the shot using the bridge to frame the reflection
tearoomdelights says:

January 28, 2013 at 07:54

I’m glad you pointed the castle out, I certainly would have missed it otherwise. What a splendid bridge by the way!
1. Scott Marshall says:
  
  January 31, 2013 at 20:46
  
  Yes it is on the Wick line and recently repainted
Jo Woolf says:

January 28, 2013 at 06:27

Lovely pic… but no, you can’t get away without telling us the ghost story! You know you won’t! 🙂
1. Scott Marshall says:
  
  January 31, 2013 at 20:45
  
  ha ha little busy studying currently lol
Esenga' s Voice says:

January 27, 2013 at 22:11

Like 2 pieces of art in one – the scenery and the reflection! Quite a view!
And the ghost story….I don’t believe you will get off that easily now after mentioning it. 🙂
Clanmother says:

January 27, 2013 at 21:23

There is always a ghost – with a story!!! It is the stuff of adventure…. I am not certain, but I think that we stayed in the same castle when we were on a Haggis adventure. The castle we stayed in had sculptures in the main area. It was a youth hostel…with great food!!!
1. Scott Marshall says:
  
  January 27, 2013 at 21:29
  
  The sculptures marble neo-classical and a magnificent painting on the half landing ‘where the ladies feet and smile follow you’
  1. Clanmother says:
    
    January 27, 2013 at 22:40
    
    That’s the one!!!! The castle was haunted, no question about it….