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Buchanan Castle

Buchanan Castle is more of an early Scots baronial house than your typical Scottish castle and was built between 1852 and 1858. The castle briefly saw service as a hospital during World War II, and a hotel prior to that … Continue reading

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Angus Church

This church, which shall remain nameless, closed its doors to its congregation in the early 1980s and has remained empty since. It has passed through various hands of ownership and is currently up for sale. We were amazed by the … Continue reading

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The Island of Inchkeith

We’ve had our eye on Inchkeith for quite some time and we finally managed to organise a trip out to the island before Winter properly set in. Inchkeith sits in the Firth of Forth between Edinburgh and Pettycur and its … Continue reading

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Cumberland St Train Station

Cumberland Street Train Station serviced the Gorbals area of Glasgow until 1966 when it was closed. It was originally called Eglinton St however had its named change to avoid confusion with another near by station. Many passers-by won’t even take … Continue reading

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Garthland House & Chapel – August 2012

Garthland House is situated on the outskirts of Lochwinnoch and was originally built in 1796. It was once known as Garpel House and then Barr House before becoming Garthland House. It was once a majestic house however no lies in … Continue reading

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Edingham Munitions Factory – April 2012

Edingham Munitions Factory is situated near the town of Dalbeattie in Dumfries and Galloway. It was built in 1939 to a cost of £3.5 million with most of the factory being built by hand. It was built at this location … Continue reading

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Hartwood Hospital – September 2011

Hartwood Hospital is set in a spectacular location with a stunning building commanding a fantastic view of the surrounding area. The 19th century psychiatric hospital’s main feature is the twin clock towers, one of which has sadly been the victim of … Continue reading

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Abandoned Scotland Best of Flickr Group – 08/07/12

Here are this weeks pick of photos from the Abandoned Scotland Flickr Group. First up we have a great shot from the Botanic Gardens Train Station from Caledonia84: Next we have beautifully framed shot from Nicolaiona: Lastly we have a … Continue reading

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Abandoned Scotland Best of Flickr Group – 01/07/12

We’re now at the half way mark of 2012 and the Flickr Group continues to grow with new members joining and our regulars continuing to post photos of great quality. Here are this week’s best photos from the Abandoned Scotland … Continue reading

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Abandoned Scotland Best of flickr Group – 24/06/12

Here are the best photos added to the abandoned scotland flickr group this week. Here is a silhouette of the infamous church of Bangour Village Hospital by caldeonia84. The pier at Portencross is capture here by Hugh Spicer. The overgrown football pitch at Hartwood … Continue reading

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