Rait Castle, near Nairn

Now a ruin, Rait Castle is a rare example of a "hall castle". It has a fascinating and bloody history. Feuded over at various times by the Mackintoshes and the Cummings, it was abandoned in 1442 following a particularly gruesome incident - which also led to the belief that the castle is haunted by the ghost of a girl with no hands. Full story at Stand up for Rait Castle.

Taken 29th December 2008 © Copyright nairnbairn and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence.