![]() ![]() Sign up to our twice weekly Scotland Now newsletter here. The Grey Man of Ben MacDhui and other Scottish monster tales to terrify this Halloweenĭon't miss the top culture and heritage stories from around Scotland.The name for the phenomenon, Brocken Spectre, is said to have originated in Germany, where the Brocken is the highest peak in the Harz Mountain range and the location of the first recorded incident of the phenomenon in the 18th century. Many describe seeing them as a magical experience, but they have led to stories of the supernatural in the past.įearing that they could be giants or large ghosts following in their wake, the phenomenon inspired stories such as the Big Grey Man of Ben Macdui, which terrified experienced mountaineers in the 1920s and saw respected climber John Norman Collie fleeing from Macdui in 1890 starting the myth of the giant. The ‘spectre’ appears when the sun shines from behind the observer, who is looking down from a ridge or peak. Charlotte was climbing Goatfell with her friends when they spotted the Brocken Spectre. The apparition – which is also known as a Brocken bow – occurs when a halo-shaped rainbow forms (known as a 'glory') around the shadow of the person viewing it which is then projected onto clouds or banks of mist lying below the summit. 143 brocken spectre stock photos, vectors, and illustrations are available royalty-free. "It was only taken on my phone but I think many people haven't either seen or heard of a Brocken spectre." "The reception online has been amazing and unexpected," she said. Brocken spectre in Central Balkan National Park, Bulgaria With Halloween around the corner, we present the ghostly image of a Brocken spectre. Howdle shared one of the images on his Instagram handle. OctoBrocken spectre in Central Balkan National Park, Bulgaria © Maya Karkalicheva/Getty Image A ghost on the mountain. ![]() Lee Howdle was hiking in the Peak District National Park in Derbyshire, central England last week when he observed the rare weather phenomenon. ![]() Chilling video of 'ghost' opening door during Scottish paranormal hunt goes viral Derbyshire, UK: A hiker captured stunning photos of a rare weather phenomenon that appears to create an 'angel in the sky'. ![]()
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