Neil Oliver Podcast

Neil Oliver: They’re After You!!! - Ghosts episode 9

Feb 20, 2025
Discover the chilling history of Glamis Castle, where secrets of politics and revenge echo through time. Uncover the tragic tale of Janet Douglas, executed for witchcraft, and explore the haunting anecdotes surrounding the castle's dark past. Learn about the ghostly figures that linger within its walls, including a poignant story of a young servant boy. The episode weaves together ghostly encounters with emotional reflections, immersing listeners in a world where the past and present collide.
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ANECDOTE

The Ogilvie Tragedy

  • The Ogilvies sought refuge in Glamis Castle while fleeing the Lindsays.
  • The lord, secretly allied with the Lindsays, locked them in a room to die.
INSIGHT

Lingering Suffering

  • Glamis Castle's rooms hold oppressive atmospheres, especially where the Ogilvies died.
  • Oliver suggests extreme suffering can linger in specific locations.
ANECDOTE

The Hidden Heir

  • A deformed heir, hidden from public view, is believed to be part of Glamis's dark secret.
  • Writer James Wentworth Day described the heir as a "fearful creature."
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