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Old Photograph Knock Castle Isle Of Skye Scotland
Old photograph of the ruins of Knock Castle on the East coast of Sleat on the Isle Of Skye, Scotland. This Scottish castle also known as Caisteal Chamuis, Castle Camus is a former stronghold of the MacDonalds. The castle was constructed by the Clan MacLeod and later captured by the Clan MacDonald in the late 15th century. Ownership of the castle passed between the two clans several times. It was rebuilt in 1596 by the MacDonalds. By 1689 the castle was abandoned and started to decay. Most of the stones were then used for nearby buildings. It is claimed by tradition that the castle is haunted by a Green Lady, a gruagach, a ghost associated with the fortunes of the family who occupy the castle. The ghost will appear happy if good news is to come; if there is bad news she will weep. The castle is also said to have had a glaistig, a spirit which is said to have a particular concern with caring for the livestock.
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