In the 18th century, the Duke of Argyll commissioned the construction of the grand Inveraray Castle. According to local folklore, during the castle’s construction, the Duke fell into serious financial troubles. In order to continue his project, the Duke decided to sell some of his lands to a neighboring landowner. This landowner, however, was known for his sharp practices and the Duke realized he had been severely shortchanged. Angered by this, the Duke played a prank on the landowner by inviting him to a grand feast at the castle and instructing his own personal piper to play all through the night outside the guest’s window. Exhausted by the relentless piping and unable to sleep, the landowner agreed to return the land at a fairer price. After the successful prank, the Duke shared his ploy with the piper who chuckled and said, ‘Remember, if you ever need me to help you again – play all night, even from the grave – just ask.’ Shortly afterward, the faithful piper disappeared and was never seen alive again. Yet, the eerie sounds of bagpipe music can still sometimes be heard wistfully floating through the castle’s halls. Some say it’s the Duke’s loyal piper, fulfilling his promise to forever aid his master. To this day, many visitors claim to have heard the ghostly strains of bagpipes emanating from Inveraray Castle, especially in the MacArthur Room, where the Piper’s ghost is believed to reside.