THE HISTORY

Burn Brae Mansion was built in 1908 by George Ross Mackenzie as a wedding gift to his daughter, Margaret Ellis. Mackenzie, third president of the Singer Sewing Machine company, made his fortune as confidant and advisor to Isaac Merritt Singer, the company's founder. Rich in history, Burn Brae Mansion was recently restored for its 100-year anniversary.

Following the renovations, the original servants' quarters, now named the Singer Suite and Ellis Room, and the adjoining guest rooms, now named the Mackenzie Suite, were opened to the public. Shortly after reopening, overnight guests began reporting mysterious sights and sounds during their visit. Further research revealed a history of such reports, and subsequently spurred curiosity about the previous occupants of Burn Brae.

As part of the research, on August 18, 2007, a team of 14 ghost hunters spent the night documenting the activity in the Singer Suite. Their results are documented on the Paranormal Research page.