The 'haunted' abandoned Scottish village that looks straight out of a horror movie

The spirit of a 17th century seer is said to roam the site.15:17, 12 Aug 2026If there is any country that is known for its creepy and unsettling locales, it is Scotland. While the country has a wealth of colourful and vibrant scenery, it also has its fair share of spooky landmarks too. Some of these are even said to be haunted by the spirits of those who once lived there.‌One such location in Scotland is Old Lawers, which is a ruined village in Highland Perthshire that dates back to the 12th century. Situated along the northern shore of Loch Tay, Old Lawers was a thriving settlement for hundreds of years but was left fully abandoned in the 1920s.‌The first recorded reference to Old Lawers is believed to have been in 1160, which is when the Scottish king Malcolm IV granted the barony of Law