Situated in the verdant and misty landscapes of Scotland, not far from Loch Linnhe, lies the area of Appin. Here, an old tale of murder and ghost sightings echoes through the valleys, drawing the curious into its grip. This tale of crime, punishment, and redemption, known as the Appin Murder, transpired in the mid-18th century. This incident left a lingering ghostly aftermath that has become part and parcel of local folklore. On one fateful evening in 1752, Colin Campbell, the local factor and tax collector also known as The Red Fox, was fatally shot. The mystery regarding who committed the crime has endured for centuries. Although a man named James of the Glens was blamed, and subsequently hanged for the murder, there is strong consensus that he was an innocent scapegoat. The murder charge hid deeper political motives, with the Campbells and Stewarts, two feuding families, at the heart of it. Many believe that the ghost of James Stewart still haunts the locale. Some say they have witnessed the phantom at the spot where he was hanged, an eerie light flickering around his spectral form. In a peculiar twist, some say that the ghost of Colin Campbell, the man James was accused of killing, walks by James’s side. Possibly a spectral reconciliation, or an eternal condemnation? The ghost sightings have contributed to the lore, mystery, and allure of this part of Scotland. To this day, the locals respect and refer to these tales, further enriching the area’s folklore tradition.