The Ghost Whisperer: A Real-Life Psychic’s Stories

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Some people say they have seen a ghost here. They all tell the same story of a shadowy figure wearing a cape and a carriage hat. Many have their own opinions and beliefs on who this man was. When I visited the area, I found some very interesting goings-on indeed, none of which bore any resemblance to the other guesses made by those who had seen the ghost.

I met with my colleague Matt, and together we began to walk slowly around the kirk itself, and then onto the road where the incident repeatedly occurred. We also strolled around the graveyard and, very quickly, I began to see and feel things. Matt started scribbling down every word I uttered, and although at the time it didn’t make any sense to either of us, he continued to write.

Somewhat cautiously, I began to voice the feelings I had and the words I was hearing. History was never one of my favourite subjects at school, so what was coming over to me made very little sense. My first impression was that the spirit wasn’t wearing a hat as those who’d previously seen him had suggested. No, this was no hat. What I was clearly seeing was a mask, the kind worn by an executioner!

Other locals speculate that the ghost is a young man called William Smith, a covenanter who was run down by the Duke of Monmouth’s horses before being stabbed to death. It is my belief, however, that the Canthill ghost is the duke himself, and he wants to beg pardon of ‘oor Wullie’, hence his ghastly act of chucking himself under cars.

I merely voiced names during the investigation – to be honest, hearing names such as Charles II and James II meant nothing to me. I hadn’t a clue what the connection was. And as for the Duke of Monmouth, I’d never heard of him. However, such is my experience that I never hold back what I’m hearing or seeing. I blurt it out and then hope for the best. Everything is then pieced together by researchers.

I had a strong feeling the duke was angry with Charles II. In fact, I experienced hatred coming from the duke. I was so puzzled. It was as if the duke was doing his best to rebel against everything the king demanded. I stunned myself when I uttered the words, ‘They are father and son!’ This was not something I had expected, given the rivalry between them.

I was later to learn that the Duke of Monmouth was indeed the son of Charles II, but he was an illegitimate son who sought love and approval from his father. But this was not to be, so he rebelled. The fact was that Charles II, a staunch Catholic, was in constant battle with his Protestant son.

Very suddenly, I then had the most severe pain in my head and neck. I heard someone whisper the words ‘One, two, three, four!’ What on earth was I being told? Then I saw exactly what was happening. The duke was being beheaded.

The Duke of Monmouth won many battles and at one time was hugely popular. However, shortly after his father died, James II, brother of Charles, took over the crown. Formerly the Duke of York, James II detested his nephew. The duke was executed for treason against his uncle. His head was covered in a black mask. Legend has it that he was ordered to wear a mask so that James II would not see his nephew’s face as he died.