Exercise F. At the bottom of the Grampian Mountains lies a majestic building with a terrible secret.0:00
Here stands Glamis Castle, the birthplace of Princess Margaret, the Queen's sister, and more famously, the haunted setting for Shakespeare's play Macbeth.0:08
While Shakespeare's work may have been mostly fiction, the truth behind Glamis Castle has baffled people for centuries.0:18
Glamis Castle is vast, with pointed towers and numerous windows.0:26
But strangely, more windows can be seen from the outside than can be counted inside the building.0:31
In short, there is a secret room within the castle walls.0:37
Many believe it lies at the top of the castle inside a tower, but despite many centuries of searching, it has never been found.0:41
It's in this room that the secret of the castle is said to exist, There have been many rumours surrounding the mystery, but some locals believe that the room contains the monster of Glamis Castle.0:51
This monster is said to be the ghost of a nobleman's son.1:03
Apparently, the child was so frightful that he was locked in the room his entire life.1:07
Some servants of the castle claim to hear thuds on the wall of the building, but only the British royal family knows what is in the forbidden room.1:13
As well as its mysterious monster, the castle has been the site of several other strange occurrences.1:22
Some visitors to the castle have been shocked by a lady dressed in grey who glides through the hallway before vanishing.1:28
Other witnesses have reported seeing the ghost of a bearded duke who is said to lean over inhabitants while they are sleeping.1:36
In addition, the castle is also haunted by the ghost of a servant girl who runs around the garden with her mouth open in a silent scream.1:43
Today, Glamis Castle is one of Scotland's most popular tourist attractions.1:52
Although it is difficult to reach, many journey there to enjoy the beautiful countryside surrounding the castle.1:58
Occasionally, even the Queen of England visits Glamis.2:04
It can also be hired for private functions such as dances, dinners, and even weddings.2:08
However, you may end up with some uninvited guests who are a little spooky.2:15
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