Can you share the scariest Scottish Highland ghost story you know?

A very scary Turkish ghost story is about a ship that sank off the Turkish coast. Sailors in the area sometimes report seeing a ghost ship that looks like the one that sank. On the ghost ship, they can see the apparitions of the sailors who died. The idea of a ghost ship sailing on the dark waters is quite spooky, and the added detail of the doomed sailors' apparitions makes it even more so.

A very scary Venetian ghost story is about a little girl's ghost in a certain old house. It is said that the girl died in a tragic accident in the house many years ago. Now, at night, people passing by the house can see her face in the window, her eyes full of sadness and a sense of longing. Sometimes, there are also strange noises coming from inside the house, as if she is still playing or searching for something.

The story of the 'Black Horseman' is really terrifying. Legend has it that he rides through the night, especially in areas near old battlefields. Those who see him are said to be cursed. He appears as a dark figure on a black horse, and his presence is often accompanied by an unnatural coldness and a feeling of dread.

A really scary Ripon ghost story involves a young girl's ghost in an old manor. The story goes that a young girl died in the manor under mysterious circumstances many years ago. Now, people often see her apparition in the attic window, looking out sadly. At times, she can be heard crying softly, and if you enter the attic, you'll feel a sudden coldness and a sense of unease. There are also reports of objects moving on their own in the attic, as if she's trying to communicate or show her presence in some way. It's a very unsettling story.

The scariest kaya ghost story I've heard is about a kaya grove near a cemetery. People who pass by at night claim to see a figure that looks like a half - human, half - kaya - tree monster. It has long branches for arms and its face is made of kaya bark. It chases after those who dare to look at it for too long.

The story of the floating nun is really terrifying. In a certain old convent - school, there are tales of a nun who died under mysterious circumstances. Her spirit is said to float around the chapel area within the school. Just the thought of seeing a floating figure in a nun's habit in the dimly lit chapel gives goosebumps.

The story of the Diwata in some Pinoy ghost stories can be really scary. Diwatas are nature spirits, but when angered, they can bring great misfortune. There are tales of people who accidentally disturbed a Diwata's domain, like a sacred grove, and then faced a series of terrifying events like strange noises and apparitions.

One well - known Scottish Highland ghost story is that of the Grey Lady. She is often said to haunt old castles in the Highlands. Legend has it that she was a lady wronged in life and now wanders the halls in her spectral form.

There is a really scary ghost story about a ship. A crew member was murdered on board many years ago. Ever since, at midnight, his ghost can be seen walking the decks. Sailors on passing ships have reported seeing a shadowy figure with a knife in his hand. One ship even tried to rescue what they thought was a stranded sailor, but when they got closer, the figure disappeared and they heard a blood - curdling scream.

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