The village of Gairloch in Wester Ross, Scotland, is not only known for its stunning landscapes but also for its chilling tale from the 1400s. The story begins with Uamh an Righ or ‘King’s Cave,’ located in the area. This cave, surrounded by swathes of lush greenery and backed by the craggy mountains, has got a chilling folklore linked to it. The laird of MacLeod, a built, ruthless warrior, wanted to investigate the depth and extent of this cave system. But instead of doing it himself, he decided to send his most loyal bagpiper. As per the plan, the piper, along with his loyal dog, was sent into the decked depth of the cave. The piper would continue to play his bagpipe, allowing the laird and the attending clansmen to gauge the cavern’s extent from above. As the piper wandered into the darkness, the haunting melody echoed through the maze of unseen passages, suddenly fading before coming to a abrupt stop. After that, only eerie silence prevailed. The dog returned later with its tail between its legs, but the piper was never seen again. Locals believe that the lost piper still wanders around the labyrinthine cave depth, and his ghostly melody can often be heard by people passing by the area, especially on calm nights. Whether true or not, this tale of the Ghost Piper of Gairloch adds a mysterious charm to this serene Scottish village.