Exploring this castle hotel, we couldn't actually gain access to the castle itself unfortunately RAW Footage
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@duncanspiers8855 Жыл бұрын
Bought by a locally born professor and his wife who have restored a number of local historic properties. It's good to know that there are still people interested in helping their local community and saving the heritage.
@jaynelawing9531 Жыл бұрын
I love this do they need help on these areas
@alisonwhitefordbellbabd8427 Жыл бұрын
I remember it well my USA.
@lorenewagner33752 жыл бұрын
So beautiful!!! I can never understand why the governments make things so difficult financially that such historical places are left to decay and fall apart. Great job with the filming and the photography!
@jananovakova71392 жыл бұрын
Nádhera 👍👍👍🇨🇿🇨🇿🇨🇿Jana
@Perspective1257 ай бұрын
I'm late to see this and reach your comment section, but Alec, this was a truly amazing experience for me just watching! And for you to see firsthand I'm sure was even more so. I've always been interested in castles, but this one outdoes all the rest! The architecture itself is incredibly beautiful. It was a bit scary seeing the exterior of what appeared to be a prison with barred windows and only slots to let in minimal daylight. All of the interior was magnificent! The skills necessary to create such a masterpiece are nearly nonexistent today. I've read below that a couple purchased the property, and that's fantastic. Thank you so much for a beautiful tour with the special guest - the shaggy dog.
@jc52022 жыл бұрын
My parents got married here .. it is such a beautiful place and I'm gutted that it's been abandoned. The history involves a woman in the 16th century who inherited the castle from her father but she was forced into being wed to a man she didn't love so she jumped from the tower and her ghost haunts the grounds. I don't know why it closed down but it was pretty recent. I hope somebody takes over and opens it as a hotel again. The room at 19:29 is the room I stayed in.
@KayKay-rc9fg2 жыл бұрын
Very nice I'd love to go for walk there 1 day looks beautiful
@KayKay-rc9fg2 жыл бұрын
What hotel did it use to be
@ianbell2288 Жыл бұрын
@@KayKay-rc9fg Comlongon Castle near Dumfries
@sgilbert5753 Жыл бұрын
How nice of you to fill us in on some of its history.
@buidseach Жыл бұрын
I suspect it closed because of Covid.
@susiehiggins873 жыл бұрын
Bloody WOW!!!!! This place is beautiful, a mixture of very old and not so old. The four posters, the Targes the Swords, the Clean bathrooms, the grounds. JUST WOW. We were just blown away watching this. THANK YOU Alec.
@susiegnall39713 жыл бұрын
This place is beyond gorgeous! It’ s a shame it is closed and not being used. So sad to see it just sit. Thank you for filming this!
@tina.a.593 жыл бұрын
I cant beleive that nobody is trying to take care of all this beautiful things it breaks my heart 😞 ....
@meredith2803 Жыл бұрын
I know absolute treasures, it’s so sad they’ve been left like this 😢
@mariacanto18713 жыл бұрын
That dog is simply adorable, can I have him?🐕🦺 The garden of this property is gorgeous! This place is in mint condition, one of your best explores!
@janetfeathers41283 жыл бұрын
In all the years I have been watching explores on KZbin this is my favorite, so gorgeous and untouched. Thank u so much for sharing.
@clairefunnell84813 жыл бұрын
Oh my. I'm speechless. This is so stunning and so very beautiful. Wonder what happened and why it is empty. Looks recent too. This is my favorite. Cute dog. Thank you Alec for sharing this stunning find with us. I hope someone will do something before those jerk vandals find it. Hope they don t. Stay safe.
@SnowPink903 жыл бұрын
Exactly. So beautiful!!
@lunasgrandmareadsastory63863 жыл бұрын
it was a wedding venue that went bust
@nancypetty66683 жыл бұрын
Are you sure it is abandoned? It looks pristine, it doesn't look dusty, or abandon
@nancypetty66683 жыл бұрын
Okay, I see the trust, and spider webs, but still..
@quintonadonis81853 жыл бұрын
i dont mean to be off topic but does anyone know a trick to get back into an Instagram account?? I somehow lost my account password. I love any tricks you can give me
@wallacecampbell92963 жыл бұрын
The hotel closed for business in February 2020 and put up for sale for £1.1m . It is under offer so hopefully it will be back into use soon.
@marianatoth51253 жыл бұрын
If offer fails, we would be happy to hear from you - we desire (the property) to be passed on to a young couple, Scotish blood still, if God's willing ! 🙏❤👍
@kurtb84743 жыл бұрын
The beds still made up. They look like they were made up that morning. Unbelievable.
@Jossianne191303 жыл бұрын
Seems that because of the winter they didn't have any guests!!!
@1028dianemarie3 жыл бұрын
Any history behind this magnificent building?
@richarddinning69013 жыл бұрын
What a find stunning Alec and the grounds are beautiful thanks again for great content guys.
@handsomemarco293 жыл бұрын
Is good to see a great place not vandalized ..amazing bed rooms and bath, thanks for taking photos was nice to see them.
@dianamarquez47743 жыл бұрын
Love the dog. So happy running about. I really believe someone is cleaning various rooms in this beautiful manor. The bedrooms and bathrooms are almost spotless. It is a shame (as with many of the places Alec comes upon) that such places are expensive to properly keep up. If I had a lot of money, I sure would try to bring them back to life, open to the public and hope to play with the dog!
@brigidmccarthy58002 жыл бұрын
I love the dog too he doesn't say much he's a great protector I love dogs
@shwetasv65203 жыл бұрын
This place is in pretty well condition , seems like some one is taking care of this beautiful place , from the condition at present u can't call it an abandoned place in my opinion.
@powerbookg4apple2 жыл бұрын
More like they just left for work 😂
@shwetasv65202 жыл бұрын
@@powerbookg4apple right 😀
@veronicaroach36672 жыл бұрын
Me too - no cobwebs hanging everywhere - and they take over pretty fast !
@adnansulayman87532 жыл бұрын
اذا ذهبوا للعمل كيف هؤلاء المصورين يدخلون البيت هل لهم تصريح من الحكومه او اهل البيت، ارجو التوضيح
@Steampunksaly2 жыл бұрын
Your right it’s not abandoned and it’s not medieval either, it’s mock Victorian gothic
@shirleyfulton25883 жыл бұрын
Those rooms were stunning , a very typical romantic get away , such an amazing find
@Naomi.H.853 жыл бұрын
Amazing! The weapons on the walls were crazy. Great find Alec 🙂 Much luv, stay well! XX
@kathypayne76923 жыл бұрын
Wow amazing. This is beautiful. I am new here. Love the outstanding photos just excellent . Why is this place not being used? So stunning. Those beds were great with all the carvings. And awesome stained glass windows. Lovely 🥰❤🤗 Your doggie is so well behaved and cute. Enjoyed watching. Thanks for sharing.
@jeremydeakin72702 жыл бұрын
Such a beautiful place, it seems very well kept still, the gardens, the building architecture are all so stunning, it's hard to believe this place has just simply been abandoned seems to good to be true, would love to visit this place myself, I've just recently relocated from my home town in Coventry and moved to Scotland, This building is an amazing find absolutely stunning
@anaantunesribeirosantos6094 Жыл бұрын
Em inglês no sey nada ok bom dia .
@elizabethtorres60693 жыл бұрын
Hi Alec, cameras have never been a problem.. until they start beeping with the Sirens! And you see our beloved Alec and company.. and beautiful black🐺🐾 dog, RUN AS HELL! Wow! nice looking mansion, we definitely need to get in this one. I LOVES YOU GUYS! 💕💕💕💕
@elizabethtorres60693 жыл бұрын
Gorgeous photos by the way Alec, well done Sir Alec of Scotland!
@bobthebinbag5949 Жыл бұрын
Wow wow wow I’m speechless, brill explore once again Alec, the GSD pup was gorgeous too 👍🐾🥰🐾🥰🐾🥰
@elizabethtorres60693 жыл бұрын
Yeah! WOW is right! Definitely my bedroom.. FREAKING GORGEOUS! These Poster Canopy Beds if antiques, are expensive..Darn these are just stunning. Alec has to take a photo of himself on the first bed shown... Alec you have hit the mother load of exploring adventures... today! I BILLION LIKES, CLICK ON THE LIKE BUTTON NOW!!! 😁👍🏻
@myrescuecats30283 жыл бұрын
OMG how scenic that looks walking on the crispy ground sounds lovely. That must have been the blacksmith area with that big anvil. It’s still fitted out that’s incredible What a fantastic place,
@dalriada8423 жыл бұрын
It would have been used to conduct anvil weddings.
@SnowPink903 жыл бұрын
What a beautiful dog!! That outside appearance sure is impressive. Such gorgeous rooms.
@myrescuecats30283 жыл бұрын
Hi Alex &Friend/s Love the dog.Looks like a beautiful German Shepard.😀
@katebaker55903 жыл бұрын
Belgian shepherd, fabulous intelligent dogs.
@vickieterruso83833 жыл бұрын
What an awesome place, surprising to see that it's not decayed yet. All that stuff is still inside this wonderful place!
@maxwellfan553 жыл бұрын
Very tastefully furnished, must be grade 1 listed. Thanks for the glimpse inside, I can almost hear a piper playing a lament for it. Hoping this magnificent property gets a new owner, soon!
@avrilmaywood66752 жыл бұрын
Seen some amazing places but this was off the scale. This is truly fantastic. What a brilliant find Alec, truly awesome.
@annettelobban90282 жыл бұрын
Absolutely stunning! I want to Finnish making up that bed and run the vacuum cleaner around and do a general tidy up 😀 Thanks for showing us this fantastic property. Hope it's rescued soon before vandals discover it.
@RHassa89703 жыл бұрын
Hey Alec when I get over to Scotland it would be awesome to go on an adventure to see this place in person. My kind of bathrooms and those beds. Unbelievably beautiful. I love the “older” darker wood. & the rooms appear huge! Love the dog. He’s a good cover story ☺️📸📸. Be safe and thanks for another great video 👍
@bevolson76193 жыл бұрын
Drone pics would have been fantastic of the outside of gardens and buildings.an awesome explore. It is so depressing to see these beautiful places decay.. thank you.
@gaylewilliamson91833 жыл бұрын
Love it.It looks more like a bed and. Breakfast with all those bedrooms and bathrooms.A lot has been updated not as old as the outside for sure.Beautiful.👍❤️🇺🇸
@jessicaalexandra3063 жыл бұрын
That's why theres names on the rooms lol
@gerisotero34642 жыл бұрын
Unbelievable! the whole place is so neat and super clean..seems they hired someone to take care of the property..you cant even notice some trace of dust in there and no cobwebs as well..it's awesome!!
@TalkTalk443 жыл бұрын
I think you have out done yourself on this one .. Absolutely incredible! Hopefully someone will buy this Magnificent Castle. Many cobwebs so no dusting for quite a while.
@liamogle62872 жыл бұрын
I'd remember this place. I got married there in 1998. Sorry to see it didn't make it.
@rosalinalowe35082 жыл бұрын
Wow!! all the details of the bed , wall, railings ,everything it is so gorgeous.I have been to Scotland n Scotland is one of my favorite country ,full of history!!
@williebeamish58793 жыл бұрын
What an absolutely fantastic place! Love it! Thank you. Perhaps this is sale that fell through or something? Hope it doesnt sit empty very long. Would be a shame to see this place deteriorate. Make a great high end rehab place for troubled youth.
@denisesmith2745 Жыл бұрын
You and your dog are gorgeous ! I love your explores so much. Thank you! This was fantastic
@debiluke54213 жыл бұрын
Awesome explore! This one has it all... history, fancy furniture, and a creepy vibe. Hello from Florida!
@wendycrawford17922 жыл бұрын
Debi Luke. Why do you find it creepy. It is absolutely beautiful and immaculate!
@beckeymcmillen6707 Жыл бұрын
Debi and Wendy turns out it wasn't empty After all... Not saying that Alex knew it either. Just saying that it was closed for winter. Oñly saying that cause that's what others some are say. But birds poo on a bed would say someone needs to do their job.
@diannab27753 жыл бұрын
Absolutely love this place! The beds are beyond beautiful! Wish I was there exploring with you for this one.
@Jossianne191303 жыл бұрын
By the surroundings I imagine it was so far away from civilization that the owner declared bankrupcy!!! So sad because it is a beautiful place!!!
@alistairshaw32063 жыл бұрын
What an amazing place, brilliant explore, Alec. I remember hearing about it shutting down, let's hope someone reopens it and the vandals don't get to it. I agree with you, the knight on the chair was great. What a lovely Black German Shepherd, my favourite dog.
@cincoy36793 жыл бұрын
The yard is clean. Inside is clean. I think they still come over and clean it.
@SilentStorm10316 ай бұрын
WoWZy! This pad was magnificent ! Realizing it has been relatively updated, it still remains with many of the castles' old artifacts. Some even medieval. Now it is crying out for new owners to come rescue it before the "destroyers" figure a way in and begin its demise! PLEASE, someone wealthy enough fall in love with this beautiful home and save it from the darkness that can be brought upon it from the lowest of our society! Thanks, Alec, and crue another amazing explorer on your resume. You're one of the best! May God bless you dudes, and protect you from the Po-Po and any harm! P€ac€ ~n~ £0v€
@susanrice31663 жыл бұрын
What a magnificent place! To stay here must have cost a pretty penny!
@bingusbingus7763 жыл бұрын
Sad to see all the cool beds just left behind. Very cool shots at the end Alec.
@Cynthia99911 Жыл бұрын
Seems awfully nice for something that has been considered "abandoned." Thank you for posting.
@Fifers552 жыл бұрын
This place is amazing! Best I have seen yet!
@ladawnparker99282 жыл бұрын
What a beautiful home I can't believe they would abandoned this home
@julieach713 жыл бұрын
So beautiful, I just googled it and it appears to be under offer which is good news. The current owner inherited it and the upkeep of the castle was too much. Really hope it gets a new owner.
@LUKE.KNIVES922 жыл бұрын
Can you please tell me the name of this building ?
@lauradeer85672 жыл бұрын
Did the sale go through?
@christinelaurent1653 жыл бұрын
Majestic !!! What lucky you were to be able to visit mansions like that !!!
@joycerabbitt43623 жыл бұрын
Incredible! What a find. Thank you !
@CathlynDeBurga2 жыл бұрын
Beautiful.. I really enjoy watching your videos in this hard times and imagine I would be there.. Love scottland
@elizabethtorres60693 жыл бұрын
Interesting room of Weaponry, especially those Frails displayed on the wall.. A Frail is a wood club handle, with a chained spiked ball attached, the ones without the chains are called Morning Stars... Funny these Morning stars were also called, Holy Water Sprinklers.. 🤣Definitely nothing HOLY about this weapon! This is probably my favorite room... Still scary but amazing as well. Your right Alec the ceiling is amazingly beautiful. Awesome video, perfect for King Arthur and his men.⚔
@ronaldburns78773 жыл бұрын
It,s not called a Frail.....the word id flail
@elizabethtorres60693 жыл бұрын
@@ronaldburns7877 🤗 Ok thank you Alec.
@marilynwargo62882 жыл бұрын
Most amazing beds I have seen. Great furnishings. Incredible sword display. Claymores? Huge place. Thank you!
@janettporter67953 жыл бұрын
What a lovely place. It's a shame to put so much into a place and just walk off and leave it. Beautiful. I loved your dog. Beautiful. God bless 💖
@laurieo8773 жыл бұрын
What a good dog u have. He's having just as much fun exploring as u r. So cute. Wonderful building too.
@TaunusTV3 жыл бұрын
Crazy ! Are you kidding !?! I´ve seen a lot, but this one sure tops it all by far ! Respect 👍 PS: I was listening very carefully and you only said "it stinks (in here)" twice 🤣👍
@ExploringwithAlec3 жыл бұрын
😂
@goldenrecliner6 ай бұрын
gorgeous!!! Love the pooch! Would love more dialogue during the tour.
@angelahicks16423 жыл бұрын
I wonder why it was abandoned? It's beautiful!
@bernicebartel43333 жыл бұрын
Was it used as a hotel? It's unbelievable how everything still looks.Someone could buy it and move right in.
@Chrisss21123 жыл бұрын
What an absolutely stunning hotel inside and outside. I loved seeing the four poster beds, makes my bed look like shite, lol. I truly enjoyed this explore. Thank you Alec 👍❤️😊
@ExploringwithAlec3 жыл бұрын
Thanks chrissy 👌
@brendabrummer68133 жыл бұрын
It looks like a nice update of an obviously historic structure, operated as a hotel and wedding venue. It's too bad that it's no longer functioning as such. It appears to have been a nice facility.
@jessicaalexandra3063 жыл бұрын
They close them down for the winter as heating these huge places would be 30 grand a month to heat
@sgilbert5753 Жыл бұрын
Seasonal hunting lodge? Failed hotel venture? What an interesting house tour. Your dog was having a good old time!
@cheyennecarver57063 жыл бұрын
Beautiful dog it almost looks like a wolf pup
@RHassa89703 жыл бұрын
Ever thought about Closed Caption or English subtitles for those of us not used the strong Scottish accent....don’t get me wrong. I LOVE IT. But I would enjoy the video and love understanding the banter even more ❤️thank you 👊🏻
@tawnymacleod40223 жыл бұрын
Just listen hoarded Scottish accent is beautiful! He’s not difficult to understand at all!
@tawnymacleod40223 жыл бұрын
❤️ the puppy so adorable
@RHassa89703 жыл бұрын
@@tawnymacleod4022 what does hoarded Scottish mean?
@mac19753 жыл бұрын
Medieval? No. Was constructed in the 1850’s in the Scottish baronial style. It isn’t abandoned either. Was a hotel. Still owned. There should be a caretaker there somewhere
@kirstiecurling33522 күн бұрын
Not been this way recently but appears to be in good hands now - purchase only went through in May 2023. Great video
@BlytheWorld19723 жыл бұрын
Aw another super upload you are getting some great views but you do deserve it love to see Scottish explorers!!!
@alexandraferia93973 жыл бұрын
Did you find out the reason about that paper with "Help!" written in?
@denisesmith2745 Жыл бұрын
It’s like housekeeping came in one last time to leave it perfectly ready
@lightworker24373 жыл бұрын
My dream home! How beautiful!! Its so sad these gorgeous homes are not taken and restored. We don't have this beautiful architecture in America..I hope it goes to a grateful person that can restore! Ugh it breaks my heart!!
@powerbookg4apple2 жыл бұрын
Love the sound of the crunching of the frost 🤫 unsure if that building is actually abandoned seems to good inside for that and well kept inside and out 🤔
@est22863 жыл бұрын
I love the four-poster beds. The wood carvings are gorgeous!
@davideaston11392 жыл бұрын
No way this is abandoned...
@dmac41512 жыл бұрын
Mmm definitely doesn’t look abandoned...
@bethenecampbell64633 жыл бұрын
When these places close why do they just abandon them with beds made, etc? If they paid staff for one more week to store the custom canopy fabrics, coverlets, decorative pillows etc in air/water tight containers they would be usable for the next owners. That reproduction tapestry hanging in the stairwell is a couple thousand dollars new but will be full of mold by the time anyone else is able put this place to use.
@m4ddie1073 жыл бұрын
I honestly love this Alec brilliant it’s beautiful to even see it in that condition! I would of thought there wer sensors inside if they cameras/sensors outside didn’t work they ones inside would set the alarm off! Thank fully there’s no sensors inside but that’s definitely stunning! Love it keep up the good Work
@cindychesny20112 жыл бұрын
Such a beautiful place. How long has it been vacant? It's very well maintained. I love your work guys.
@deborahfernandez806 Жыл бұрын
Majority of those bedrooms and bathrooms appear to be in pristine condition. I wonder how long it’s been abandoned and why was it abandoned?
@elizabethtorres60693 жыл бұрын
🏰THIS PLACE IS HUGE!!!! MORE LIKE A MEDIEVAL STYLE CASTLE! AWESOME PLEASE FIND A WAY IN, IF NOT... RING THE DOOR BELL/ HIT THE DOOR KNOCKER AND ASK.. THAT STAIRCASE.. Frame 10:28 The Golden Rule Design of all Life Forms.
@70sheaven3 жыл бұрын
Would expect to see Lurch answer the door
@johnwayne82073 жыл бұрын
Thank you Alec this place is beautiful a shame it's just setting alone and not taken care of. Really enjoyed watching. 😊
@Mouse21133 жыл бұрын
Hope this place finds a new owner, would love to stay there
@relicreapers5713 жыл бұрын
This is exactly why I want to go to Scotland, castles everywhere. True fact, my ancestors once owned Picton Castle, I think it was Pembrokshire Wales
@margietucker17193 жыл бұрын
I've read that Wales has the most castles.
@relicreapers5713 жыл бұрын
@@margietucker1719 I can beleive that. I read the Picton castle had to be given up because they couldn't afford the taxes.
@relicreapers5713 жыл бұрын
@Melinda Pelfrey lol well I'm certainly a commoner now as well as all my family. On another side of my family they came from one of the well known border reiver clans. No wonder I seem to have bad luck, maybe somebody put a hex on us 😬 or maybe I just to look at the glass as half full instead of half empty. Interesting though maybe some of our ancestors rubbed shoulders in the past heh.
@jethrojackson25242 жыл бұрын
OMG! That tower block looks most sinister. I sure it has an illustrious history of dungeons and jail cells...
@aileenhaggarty6813 жыл бұрын
Fantastic as usual Alex. Stayed there before. ❤️🏴x
@alexanderfraser61702 жыл бұрын
This place is NOT abandoned. You can’t just break into someone’s property because no one is in. I hope no one was in your house while you were filming this.
@michaelas19962 жыл бұрын
Another good video I can imagine how grand the place was at one time when t was used. Its in great shape for being abandoned. Do you have any history on it and know When was it abandoned? I love how you took your dog with you as well. what’s your dogs name? What breed? It looks like a shepherd couldn’t tell for sure in the video.
@marahlia3 жыл бұрын
This is not an abandoned place. It looks more like an unoccupied place that is being adequately maintained.
@user-le9qd9kp2e3 жыл бұрын
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@jakee2123 жыл бұрын
What a excellent explore Alec that place was amazing love the 4 poster beds look so comfy it looked a very cold day to amazing video can’t wait for the next one stay safe 😀
@ExploringwithAlec3 жыл бұрын
Cheers buddy
@lorriesouthall78663 жыл бұрын
Very beautiful, well kept. But the price to stay there ,is way over my head. Wealth and prestige only! 4 poster beds for the most, very ,very beautiful. Ty for the tour. Tc and stay safe always.
@kasvinimuniandy41783 жыл бұрын
For a moment I thought the staff left this hotel due to the pandemic. But the expiry date on the biscuit was 2019 so the hotel venture was probably put on hold or deserted sometime earlier I suppose. WHAT AN ADORABLE DOGGO!
@sharynhughes106117 күн бұрын
Amazing Place ! Lots of Interesting Activities !
@witchelm37343 жыл бұрын
Beautiful looking building from the outside , unfortunately I'll have to watch the rest tomorrow. Looks like someone's spat the dummy going by some of the comments! 😄
@sandraweaver83762 жыл бұрын
This place is beyond awesome. It's so beautiful and so clean. I really hope that someone will step up and it will become well known so people will want to visit and get a room . The bathrooms are beautiful. So roomy
@cristinalaurenza24113 жыл бұрын
I💓 the dog. He is another explorer, this is an Históric Building Heritage, está modernizado y se usa como hotel ... no se usa en invierno porque no hay turismo...No está abandonado...fue adaptado respetando la historia a estos tiempos...en la placa de bronce de las habitaciónes dice seguramente el nombre de las diferentes tipos de suites, si hasta tiene calentador de toallas! Ese edificio está impecable y cerrado en invierno! Magnifico, me encantaría hospedarme allí si voy a Escocía, debe ser bastante caro...Saludos desde Argentina