NAILS IN THE NIGHT

My children Aaliyah (now 12) and Austin (now nine) peered out of the window as we drove up the drive to Tulloch Castle. Built in the 12th century in the heart of the Scottish Highlands, this romantic-looking castle was once home to the Laird of the Clan Davidson, but is now a gorgeous luxury hotel.

‘It looks like something out of Harry Potter, Mummy,’Aaliyah said excitedly.

‘It’s the perfect place to spend Hallowe’en, isn’t it?’ I smiled.

I didn’t tell the kids that the place was haunted, though. I didn’t want them getting freaked out.

It was October 2015. I’d stayed at the hotel before, and on every occasion,