The most haunted castles in Europe
Leap Castle, Ireland: Reputedly Ireland's most haunted castle, Leap Castle in Coolderry, County Offaly, dates back to 1250.
Predjama Castle, Slovenia: Built within a cave mouth in south-central Slovenia, Predjama Castle was the seat of a notorious knight called Erasmus of Lueg.
Bran Castle, Romania: Commonly known outside Transylvania as Dracula's Castle, the medieval-era Bran Castle has only loose associations.
Edinburgh Castle, Scotland: Edinburgh's landmark 12th-century castle is one of Scotland's most popular tourist attractions.
Carini Castle, Italy: Carini Castle near Palermo in Sicily is said to be haunted by Laura Lanza, the Baroness of Carini.
Moosham Castle, Austria: Moosham Castle near Unternberg in the Lungau region of Salzburg was the site of the Zaubererjackl.
Chillingham Castle, England: Medieval Chillingham Castle sends shivers down the spines of many who visit this austere-looking stronghold.
Frankenstein Castle, Germany: The name is somewhat of a giveaway and indeed, Frankenstein Castle near Darmstadt may have been an inspiration.
Houska Castle, Czech Republic: Located near the village of Blatce, Houska Castle is traditionally known in folklore as covering one of the gateways to Hell.
Dragsholm Castle, Denmark: Dragsholm Castle in Zealand is one of the oldest secular buildings in Denmark, completed in 1215.