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昨日の記事、
スコットランド高地の怪談（その 3）: サイクリング中に、すでに存在しない城を目撃した ⇒ この謎を解く
スコットランド高地の怪談（その 2）: 狭い道路を疾走する黒い幽霊車 ⇒この謎を解く
スコットランド高地の怪談（その 1）: 壁に額を打ち付ける生霊を若い夫婦が目撃 → 意外な結末
はどれも捏造と判断できるが、この動画の制作者が捏造したのではない(*1)。
これらの動画の元ネタは、別の Youtube 動画から引用したものなので、それらの元ネタの動画を記録しておく。記録はしておくが、それらの元ネタの動画を視聴して分析するほどの価値を認めない。どうせ幼稚な捏造なので時間の無駄。
上の記事にある動画の末尾のスタッフ・ロールを視ればわかるが、動画作成には多大な人件費がかかっている。その人件費に見合うほどのカネが動くから、Youtube という共鳴箱の中でネタを捏造し、互いにその捏造ネタを互いにナァナァで共有する仕組みが自然発生していても不思議はない。
怪奇現象の事例収集家という建前で、ネタを捏造し、有料で提供する「専門家」もすでに存在する筈。利用する側もその専門家のやっていることを察しているが知らぬふり。捏造がバレても責任転嫁できる。
ネタを捏造する専門家、そのネタを有料で買って Youtube 動画を作成する専門家、捏造ネタの動画を見て真に受ける視聴者…効率的な分業生産体制と消費市場が見事に確立しているw
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一方、一週間前の過去記事記事,
2012-07-15, NY : 灯台守の奇妙な体験 ⇒この謎を解く
を含む一連の記事で取り上げた動画は、動画制作者の捏造だと判断できる。ネタの引用元の言及が全く無いようなので。
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Youtube の視聴者に現地スコットランド出身は少ないだろうし、いても半世紀以上前の逸話ということにすれば現地出身でも確認できないだろう…このように高を括って（引用元動画では）話を捏造したのだと推測する。
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Ghost Stories of the Scottish Highlands
180,900 views Nov 25, 2022 SCOTTISH HIGHLANDS From the tale of a phantom sailor who has appeared on a desolate beach, to a relatively modern tale of a haunted car dealership, here are five ghost stories from the Scottish Highlands.
2 動画(1:02:48)
Scotland's Ultimate Poltergeist Case? Sauchie: New Evidence Revealed!
258,200 views Premiered Jan 26, 2025 The Sauchie Poltergeist of 1960 remains one of Scotland’s most chilling paranormal cases. At 19 Park Crescent, 11-year-old Virginia Campbell was plagued by terrifying phenomena both at her home, and at school —knocking sounds, moving objects, and more. Many believe Virginia’s psychic energy created the disturbances, but new evidence from Malcolm Robinson challenges the theory. Could it have been a discarnate entity haunting the house? Or even the entire street? Astonishingly, similar activity was reported at 17 and 30 Park Crescent in 1969 and as recently as 2020. Is Sauchie cursed by something far darker than we imagined? Join me as I unravel this enduring mystery.
NOTE: All voices featured in this episode (apart from my own) are actors, however, they are all speaking the exact quotations from the witnesses in question.
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Dark Shadows of Hermitage Castle: The Haunted Guardhouse of Scotland's Bloodiest Glen
22,400 views Aug 26, 2024 #scottishhistory #hauntedhistory #scotland
Join us as we delve into the dark and eerie history of Hermitage Castle, one of Scotland's most haunted and mysterious locations. Known as the "Strength of Liddesdale" and ominously referred to as "the guardhouse of the bloodiest glen in Britain," Hermitage Castle is steeped in tales of terror, bloodshed, and the supernatural.
In this episode, we explore the chilling stories surrounding this formidable fortress, from the malevolent Robin Redcap, a goblin-like creature said to serve the infamous William de Soules, to the restless spirits of the countless souls who met their end within its cold stone walls. Discover the castle's role in Scotland's violent history, standing as a grim sentinel over the lawless and dangerous Liddesdale Valley.
We'll take you through the castle's imposing architecture, with its massive curtain walls and eerie, shadow-filled interiors, as we uncover the spectral legends that have made Hermitage Castle a place of fear and fascination for centuries. Whether you believe in ghosts or are simply intrigued by Scotland's dark past, this episode will leave you with chills.
Don't forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell to stay updated on all things haunted in Scotland. Share your thoughts and any ghostly experiences you've had in the comments below. Let's explore the haunted history of Hermitage Castle together!
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The Ghosts of Edinburgh's Pubs: The White Hart, Last Drop, Thomas Weir, Mitre, Tolbooth Tavern
27,200 views Premiered Mar 1, 2025 Welcome to The Ghosts of Edinburgh’s Pubs
(Please note that some images are for illustration) Today, we are going on a journey to the beautiful city of Edinburgh. The capital city of Scotland has a rich history and is home to numerous ghost stories. I was there recently and it is a beautiful place. To begin our investigation into Edinburgh’s ghosts, we’re are starting in some beautiful, haunted pubs! Who haunts the White Hart Inn and why? Does the ghost of a young girl cause trouble in the Grassmarket? And who causes poltergeist activity in the wonderful Mitre pub on the Royal Mile? Does a Warlock haunt the Canongate? (I have included the Ghost of Thomas Weir, which is not a pub strictly speaking, but still an interesting story from the Grassmarket)
Some of the stories focus on historic events and I hope you feel that my video covers the sad side of history and personal tragedy in a respectful and honest way, without the need for sensationalising the past. Please stay tuned to the end to hear a postscript from me, Nicola, where I’ll share some details from my recent trip, post cards and a special menu from 1936. I cannot thank you enough for your support for the channel; I am so grateful to all my subscribers and viewers. The channel would not exist without you! I also think we have a really interesting community, and your comments are always so interesting.
As always, I hope you enjoy these stories of the ghosts of Edinburgh’s pubs. Feel free to leave a comment. Thank you so much for your kind words and comments. They mean so much to me. Please feel free to Like and Subscribe to the channel.
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(2025-04-06)