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Slains Castle

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A picturesque place

A picturesque place. It's an isolated old castle, north of Aberdeen, before the whiskey distilleries. The Slain Castle, known as Dracula's Castle, is said to have inspired Bram Stoker to write his famous novel about the vampire. It's especially spooky if you visit during the dark winter months; in summer, it doesn't seem so atmospheric. Like any good castle in Scotland, it is said to be haunted, and the ghosts here include a horse and sleigh and two World War Two soldiers. Around the castle is a landscape of plains and the sea. Be careful around the steep cliff. There are also two old bunkers that were used for communications during the Second World War.


To access: Take the A975 in the direction of the Shetland ferry if I'm not mistaken. There is no way to travel entirely by car, you have to go on foot. To do this, park your car in the parking lot just off the road when you see the castle (you can't miss it). Beware, the path is muddy.

Unfortunately, I've heard that the castle can no longer be accessed as it's being converted into a resort. A shame.
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