Scottish Ghost Stories by Rosemary Gray

“Scottish Ghost Stories” is a collection of spooky tales compiled and edited by Rosemary Gray. The book features a selection of classic and lesser-known ghost stories from Scottish literature, ranging from the eerie and atmospheric to the downright terrifying.

The stories are set in various locations throughout Scotland, including haunted castles, isolated country houses, and remote islands. They feature a range of ghostly apparitions and supernatural phenomena, including vengeful spirits, malevolent witches, and cursed objects.

Some of the most famous stories in the collection include “The Tapestried Chamber” by Sir Walter Scott, “The Haunted and the Haunters” by Edward Bulwer-Lytton, and “The House with the Green Shutters” by George Douglas Brown. Each story is accompanied by an introduction that provides context and background information on the author and the story.

What makes “Scottish Ghost Stories” such a compelling read is not just the spooky subject matter, but also the rich history and folklore that underpins these tales. The stories reflect the cultural and historical context in which they were written, drawing on traditional Scottish beliefs and superstitions, as well as the tumultuous political and social climate of the time.

Overall, “Scottish Ghost Stories” is a fascinating and entertaining collection that will appeal to fans of horror fiction and Scottish literature alike. The stories offer a glimpse into a rich and hauntingly atmospheric world, and will leave readers with a sense of the eerie and uncanny that is uniquely Scottish.