This month, the National Trust for Scotland is organising events to send shivers down your spine at historic buildings known to be the home of ghosts and terrifying legends.
After making their way through dark and spooky gardens – they can scare themselves silly by haunting one of the NTS properties.
Spooky stories and a tour with Vladd the ghostly butler is on offer at Fyvie castle on Sunday, October 26.
Aimed at 5-12 year olds, it runs from 1.30-2.30pm.
If your nerves are made of steel, then a visit to the Holm of Halloween may test them.
Holmwood house in Glasgow is transformed into a haunted house on October 25 and 26, with the ‘Halloween biker gang’ making an appearance throughout the evening.
All ages are welcome, but be sure to dress the part or you might come to a gruesome end!
Witches, wizards and ghouls are invited to join the rangers at Glencoe and Dalness on October 25 for the annual Halloween party with the Glencoe Young Naturalist Club who will be offering an afternoon of spooky fun from 2-3.30pm.
Four resident ghosts infamously use the Robert Burns Birthplace Museum as their haunting ground.
A visit to Alloway on October 30 and 31 may present the opportunity to catch a terrifying glimpse of one of the spirits.
With a sold out event last year, there is another manifestation of the ‘Ghostly guide’ tour around Alloway, through which you can wand the streets and even visit the haunted Auld Kirk.
Join if you dare …
Castle Fraser, near Aberdeen, plays host to devilishly good fun this Halloween with face painting, games and crafts.
But there may also be a few tricks as well as treats.
On October 25 and 26, there’s a Rush on a Brush event, a new event that’s full of delight rather than nasty surprises.
Visitors can explore the castle on their broomstick, and have a go at solving riddles, rhymes and clues.
Two separate Halloween trails will be held at Newhailes, Musselburgh.
The first of the chilling adventures takes place on October 25 and 26 with the promise of a prize for all who return safely.
Fancy dress teamed featuring wellies is encouraged for this spooky trail.
The second trail, on October 31 and November 1, will offer frightening tales of curses, witches and death; providing a rather different, sinister perspective on this historic house.
Adult tours will be held at Falkland Palace on October 24 and 25.
This event is not for the faint of heart though, with tours taking place in the dark, meandering through the palace whilst regaled with tales of its spooky history.
For the detectives among us, this year the team at Hill of Tarvit needs some help solving a gruesome murder as visitors face a bloody crime scene.
This is your chance to become an Edwardian detective for the day, armed with the essential tools for the job, including a magnifying glass.
The true detectives will solve the clues and interrogate the suspects, all without becoming fazed by the ghoulish figures that may obstruct their progress.
Detectives are encouraged to come along on November 1, dress the part, either in Edwardian costume or like a certain Mr Holmes.
For details of other Halloween events taking place at NTS properties contact:
www.nts.org.uk/Events/Theme/Halloween-fun/