The source is a single sentence, and it does not say which bell or how the tradition was recorded. Death bells that toll unrung are a familiar motif in Scottish family omens.
Curses & omens
The Bell That Tolled for the Durwards at Coull
Coull Castle and church, near Aboyne
13th century onward; undated tradition
This site is private property or has no public access. Coordinates shown are rounded and no directions are offered.
- Evidence
- Long-standing local tradition
- Access
- No public access
- Location
- 57.096, -2.790 (Parish-level only, treat as an area)
Sources: About Aberdeen, Coull Castle [other]
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