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 believed to have been used by people for several hundred years. Its most recent use was during the World Wars when the island would act as a defence against any ships wishing to sail up the Firth of Forth. Most […]
A short one this week of some footage from Inchkeith Island, it was very windy on the day but we tried to get up as high as possible to show some of the unique views of the firth of forth and the amazing island itself. Click to subscribe to Abandoned Scotland on YouTube
As it’s the weekend before Halloween we decided to show the inside of the former Birkwood Hospital. A series of videos of celebrities staying in the hospital will start from halloween on YouTube recorded by Haunted Planet TV so here is a preview of some of the interior. Make sure to like us on facebook or follow on twitter to keep up to date with these being released. Click to subscribe to Abandoned Scotland on YouTube
Urban Exploration Summary Video Volume 6 is now online, showing clips from our explores of Balrossie School in Kilmacolm, St. Peter’s Seminary and the derelict Dunaskin Ironworks. Click to subscribe to Abandoned Scotland on YouTube
Here is our latest video from visiting Abandoned Inchkeith Island, the lighthouse on the island is still maintained but several of the buildings dating from before WW1 remain abandoned and untouched for years. Inchkeith is an island in the Firth of Forth, Scotland. It is part of the council area of Fife. Inchkeith has had a colourful history as a result of its proximity to Edinburgh and strategic location for use as home for a lighthouse and for military purposes […]
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 a second glance at the former station as they commute to the city centre from the south side, as I used to do the same until I found out about it. The day we visited we had a few unsuccessful […]
A short video this week as we were heading out on an early explore, it was formerly a lodge to Birkwood Castle, built for the McKirdy family, which was purchased in 1920 by Lanarkshire Council for use as institution for juvenile mentally handicapped patients. The site remained in use as a hospital until 2005. This was a permission visit to Birkwood Castle Hospital, currently in the process of renovation. http://canmore.rcahms.gov.uk/en/site/228265/details/birkwood+house+south+lodge/ If you would like to visit please contact lee@birkwoodcastle.com to […]
With some brand new videos of some new places to come over the next few weeks, I thought it was the ideal opportunity to put up a summary video of our AR Drone 2.0 flights up until now. The drone really has added a new perspective to exploring and allows us to see places that we wouldn’t have been able to without having the AR Drone 2.0. This videos shows the old St. Peter’s Seminary in Cardross, The Abandoned Chapel […]
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 a state of ruin and decay. Its most recent use was that of a care home with little remaining to show of it. (Click for larger image) As you can see from this photo of one of the bedrooms […]
After out permission visit recently we thought it was time to make a short commentary video on Loudoun Castle Theme Park. Part of the visit allowed us to see in the rarely seen walled area of the park which was a great surprise, you can see what’s inside in the video. Click to subscribe to Abandoned Scotland on YouTube