Tucked away in the heart of the Trossachs is Roman Camp Country House, a hotel with a hidden secret. Steeped in history, this intimate three-star country house hotel with it heavy oak doors, manicured gardens and private chapel, has regular visitors, but not all from this time and place. Scotland is one of the most haunted nations in the world, home to many ghosts and their fascinating stories, and Roman Camp�s history has accrued its own trail of ethereal visitors. Guests have been known to encounter the spirit of a young girl with her sister and governess. In this very room windows can be heard banging open and closed, as the governess opens and shuts them for the children although the windows were blocked up several years ago. The library, paneled in 16th century oak, leads to a tiny secret chapel where more mysteries unfold. The chapel was built after early proprietor Viscount Esher�s daughter saw the ghosts of several monks walking up the path outside the library. This gave a place for the lost souls to pray in peace. Originally a shooting lodge, Roman Camp is set in twenty acres of secluded gardens on the banks of the River Teith and has fourteen bedrooms with their own distinctive character. Beautifully decorated and furnished with original pieces dating back some 200 years, they have a warm, homely feel in spite of (or perhaps because of) these visitations. The hotel also boasts one of the finest restaurants in central Scotland. www.romancamphotel.co.uk Ends/ For further information please contact Su Hesketh or Susannah McMicking at Crimson Edge PR Tel: +44 (0)131 311 7050 Fax: +44 (0)131 311 7051 Email - Su@crimsonedge.co.uk Susannah@crimsonedge.co.uk NOTES TO EDITORS: � Roman Camp Country House Hotel Off Main Street, Callander, Perthshire, Scotland, FK17 8BG Tel: 01877 330003 Email: mail@romancamphotel.co.uk Web: www.romancamphotel.co.uk � Roman Camp Country House takes its name from earthworks to the east of its walled gardens, believed to be the site of a Roman fort. In 1625 a hunting lodge was built on the site for the Dukes of Perth and it passed into the ownership of Viscount Esher in 1897 when the turrets that give the building its unique character were added. The house became a hotel in 1939. Current owners, Eric and Marion Brown have been running Roman Camp since 1989, and they hold an enviable reputation for food and hospitality. � The oval restaurant boasts three AA Rosettes. Head Chef, Ian McNaught is renowned for producing imaginative dishes that utilise only the best indigenous produce. Described simply as modern Scottish cuisine with a French influence, his dishes are chicly presented and his inventive combinations reveal an excellent balance of ingredients and consistency throughout all courses. � Roman Camp Country House Hotel is very popular with weddings and offer a unique wedding package where couples can decide to marry either in the library, in the chapel, the private restaurant or by the River Teith. Roman Camp has a secret Chapel and outside there is a sheltered tree-lined clearing on the riverbank with a stone altar.