Fernie Castle
The ancient castle of Fernie in the parish of Monimail, four miles west of Cupar, was first recorded in 1353 when it belonged to the Earl of Fife – Duncan the 13th. By the fifteenth century, Western Fernie was held by a family known as Fernie of that Ilk and then, in the 16th century, by the Arnotts who kept it for a century. In 1680, the Balfours of Burleigh became the owners and their descendants retained the tenure until 1965.
Currently, Fernie Castle Hotel is privately owned by Neil and Mary Blackburn. Situated in 27 acres of woodlands, with its own loch, Fernie Castle has for many centuries been one of the main focal points of the Kingdom of Fife.
SPI’s Investigation Report
Vigils were carried out in the Devil Room, Room 14, the Georgain Room and the Vaulted Bar
Conclusion
The stunning Fernie Castle Hotel set in its beautiful surroundings had given S.P.I. a very interesting night and lots of information to analyse. With its strange atmosphere in certain places, the presences felt and the recordings captured, we believe that a return visit to Fernie Castle by S.P.I. would be of enormous benefit to our research. There are also a number of areas of activity within the castle that we did not manage to cover during our night and we would welcome the opportunity to do so.
Whether your interest in Fernie Castle is paranormal or you’re just looking for a fantastic break in the Kingdom of Fife, this place is well worth a visit and stay. S.P.I would like to thank Neil & Mary Blackburn for their kind permission to investigate Fernie Castle and also for their outstanding hospitality during our visit.
