Knock Castle near Ballater in Royal Deeside, Aberdeenshire, Scotland dates back to the 16th Century. The Castle was the Tower House home of the Gordons family. They fought with the neighbouring Forbes clan and at times it was a bloody feud which saw Henry Gordon killed in a raid by the Forbes and Clan Chattan. Knock Castle was then inherited by Alexander Gordon. Things came to a head when one of the Gordons sons secretly married a Forbes girl. The father of the bride had him killed and to prevent any repercussions he had his seven brothers killed as well whilst they were digging peat. They were then beheaded and their heads were spiked to their spades. The Ghost of Knock Castle
Their father, Alexander Gordon, fell to his death down the Knock Castle stairs
when he heard of the murder of all his eight sons. It is said that he is the Knock Castle ghost that still haunts the ruins of the castle. Gordon of Abergeldie who was a deputy for the Earl of Huntly convicted Forbes of Strathgirnock for murder and he was executed and his lands given to Abergeldie. The Hall of Knock Castle was situated in the first floor and there was an enclosed courtyard and vaulted basement. It was built at the top of a hill close by Glen Muick giving the Gordons a strategic outlook. The castle, owned by Balmoral Estate is now a ruin standing without a roof. but it is hoped that it can be restored. Prince Charles the Duke of Edinburgh has shown interest in restoring it to it's former glory. Situated near Ballater, the castle is close to the Birkhill retreat that is used by Prince Charles. The Prince’s Regeneration Trust has been approached with a restoration project under its scheme that restores redundant buildings that are of architectural or historical importance. TheTamshee says: There are several Knock Castles in the UK and this includes the ruinous Knock Castle Near Teangue on the Isle of Skye which is said to have a green lady ghost. Knock Castle Isle of Skye but do not let temptation get the better of you! be warned, Do Not click on "Whack the Haggis" or you might be tempted to flea our glorious land for the sanctuary of Morris dancing country
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