Yester Castle and the Goblin Hall

Yester Castle
History
The original stone keep, built before 1267, is generally considered to be by Sir Hugo de Giffard. A grandson of the first Laird of Yester, he served as a guardian of the young Alexander III of Scotland, and was by repute a magician and necromancer. Alexander III is known to have been at Yester on and around May 24, 1278, where he corresponded with Edward I of England. Following the Scots Wars of Independence, Yester was rebuilt as a castle of enceinte.
Sir Hugo de Giffard was known as the 'Wizard of Yester', and was considered to be a powerful warlock and necromancer. It is in the undercroft of the castle that he was thought to practise his sorcery. 15th century chronicler Walter Bower mentions the large cavern in Yester Castle, thought locally to have been formed by magical artifice. Legend supposed that Hugo was able, via a pact with the Devil, to raise a magical army to his aid, and use them to carry out his will. It is this army of hobgoblins that was considered the builders of Yester Castle.

[@GhostTheory]

This would make an awesome film location.. would love to come exploring with you guys one day

[@RobsUrbanExploring]

Thanks, yeah it would be nice to meet up one day. Yester Castle is great place to visit especially in the summer. I'm sure it will have a different vibe in winter.

[@XhristinaMacey]

Fantastic clips Rob in challenging lighting conditions, what a beautiful estate I’m I feel lucky to have visited with you and Lewis Thank you !

[@RobsUrbanExploring]

Thanks Macey, I'm really happy how it came out. I really had to work the camera 😁an was a great day out too 🙂

[@KevinSiyuan]

that's a spooky tunnel, great scenic walk in the forest though, very nice exploration video 👍

[@RobsUrbanExploring]

Thanks Kevin, the tunnel is supposed to leed to the gates of hell. The castle was occupied by a necromancer.

[@laurenscott3486]

wow! how creepy and eerie looking! very interesting though good video 👍

[@RobsUrbanExploring]

Thanks Lauren, it was a lovely day and it felt a bit strange when inside the castle 🙂

[@LEWISWATSONVLOGS1]

Class video Rob. You picked up the sinister steps really well. Nice and clear and light. Good one mate. Was a really good day as always!

[@RobsUrbanExploring]

Thanks bud, I'm really happy how it came out. I just need a head touch that dosent give of a purple tint 😁 Altho it kinda adds to the atmosphere 😊

[@burningsandsexploration3711]

I so love seeing these old castles and hearing the history. Thank you so much!

[@RobsUrbanExploring]

Your welcome, it was really good to get out exploring again. There is more history on Wikipedia if you're interested.

[@susanMarkle]

Full View. Great footage of the area. I think that is a cave of some kind. A man made cave. Liked 15. 🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡

[@RobsUrbanExploring]

Thanks Susan I'm pleased you enjoyed it 🙂. there are loads of gruesome stories about this place as for the tunnel it must have lead somewhere.

[@tanyasadventures4042]

Beautiful video...get some beautiful photos here x

[@RobsUrbanExploring]

It's a lovely place you would love it x

[@johnczajka6494]

Nice wee video Rob...... keep them coming! 😀😀😀

[@RobsUrbanExploring]

Thanks John, I'm pleased you enjoyed it 🙂

[@lovesurfbunny]

This is better than a movie, awesome place, loved so much and also liked.

[@RobsUrbanExploring]

Thank you, it was a lovley place to visit.

[@AdventuresWithJay]

That looks well smart rob. I’m sure there will be a lot of history to that place

[@RobsUrbanExploring]

Thanks Jay, it was owned by a necromancer in the 12th century 😁

[@makerofthingsunique]

Awesome location. Goblin hall was brilliant. Is it much of a hike to get to?

[@RobsUrbanExploring]

Thanks Nick, it's not too far. Probably about a mile from the road. It's a nice walk on a sunny day, but quite muddy if going just after it's been raining.

[@bygollystudio8567]

Thank you for the video It always amazes me how arches made with brick or stone can be strong and last so long It was great to see the lovely brick arch

[@RobsUrbanExploring]

Thanks I'm pleased you enjoyed it. I find it fascinating how they managed to build castles especially as it was all done by hand.

[@RogueExploration]

I find it absolutely amazing that these beautiful structures are abandoned out in the countryside even more amazing is this one built in 1267 is in such remarkably great condition for its age that was sketchy watching you descend into the lower level those must have been some pretty grim dark times back then

[@RobsUrbanExploring]

It's a really fascinating place with some grim history. It was a lovely walk too. We are lucky in the uk to have these old castles. Some are in better condition than others.

[@RogueExploration]

@@RobsUrbanExploring yeah I've watched many videos of Castles strewn about the countryside there we in the US aren't that fortunate but thanks to you guys we get to see these places