EXPLORING ABANDONED Lennox Castle | Psychiatric Asylum and miss treatment of patients

[@anitacash5919]

I'm so glad to have stumbled on your video! I was born in this castle when it was the maternity hospital. Watching your video literally gave me chills especially you climbing the stairs. I had to close my eyes. I'm so glad actual workers are in your comments to dispel some of the horrifying rumors. Not saying that terrible things didn't occur, but sometimes things are printed to get attention. As the old saying goes " there's no such thing as bad press". Thanks again for your video.

[@gillianmcnee7561]

I worked at Lennox Castle from 1994-2002 a few months before it closed in the kitchens. The hospital was originally used at a maternity hospital mainly for women who had children out of wedlock and gradually became the psychiatric hospital we know today. There were several wards on the land were patients lived, those buildings were pulled down not long after the whole hospital closed for the new houses that are there today. Friend of mine did the explore a few weeks ago. Sad but amazing place.

[@angie5969]

My cousin stayed in that dark horrible place, when my mum's sister had her baby she was about 13years old she took measles but instead of them coming out on her body they stayed inside & damaged her brain, she ended up like a 1 year old, when it was ready to shut down she got moved away to some other sh**h**e. Would have been 60 years old now. 💔💔

[@missmerrily4830]

The life of this building as a psychiatric hospital spanned many years and as someone else pointed out, was also a maternity hospital at one time. You can't compare what happened at the end with what happened at the beginning. My mother-in-law worked here as a nursing auxiliary for many years in the 1960s and 70s and whilst mental health wasn't as understood as it is now, it was by no means the dark place you are describing. I visited several times and patients were well cared for and with compassion. It was in no way a cruel or creepy place. Let's not forget that even today, treatments like Electroconvulsive therapy, (ECT), still go on in limited circumstances, and on the face of it that can be seen as barbaric. Back in the day madness' and the 'mad' were truly feared and misunderstood up to the end of the 19th century and into the early 20th century. I'm glad you explored it, and it was interesting to see its current state, but I think that in some respects you over-egged what went on there.

[@jambo9142]

At 4.58 on your video, You will see a small path cutting off the main road up , this go's to the original old Scottish tower house castle that pre-dates the modern castle

[@w33lal]

My cousins worked there in the 80's till it closed doors, there was new law that came out that allowed people with all medical or mental illnesses to allowed the right to live in the community as we do. Later in around 2003 I worked for Leonard Cheshire Foundation I met a lady who had spent her life in Castle she had cereal palsy and was mute her Dr recognised that this lady who had lay in bed for years was super intelligent he work with her to get her an electric wheel chair and trained her to use it. She was transferred to her new home where she was very loved. They managed to get her a head controlled electronic voice so she finally found her voice. Whilst working with her key worker together the found her real family who hailedfrom the West Coast. 10 sisters and brothers who knew nothing about her, her mother told the eldest rather and sister that the woman had been born normally and was fine until she was dropped on her head by a drunk father and that she couldn't cope with her being disabled so she was put into the home she was forgotten about, her mother died before she could meet her daughter again probably guilt the woman lived to her late 70's and passed peacefully in her sleep xxx

[@heathermcconnell6816]

Beautiful story. I hope there were many more we don't know about who lived long happy lives after it was shut down.

[@scotslorra5753]

The "patients" lived in the many wards that were built down the hill from the castle. The castle housed the nurses and was also a training school for them, the laundry was at ground level within the building and above was the many managers and such, that kept the castle working. the outbuilding you past on way up was the first castle to be built there for the Lennox family. They then decided to build a big brand new castle.The family occupied it for many years then sold the building in the 1930s ? It was then that Lennox castle Hospital came about. God bless all those wee souls.....great video. i really enjoyed the journey back to my younger days climbing those stairs lol

[@scotslorra5753]

@Swisher Sweets 💕 i did, and also lived and grew up within the grounds. It was a happy childhood and we would attend the cinema and shop too. We had the annual garden fete which we all looked forward too and loved. I didn’t know of or see any abuse, but have since learned that it was going on😞 god bless them all!

[@rosebooth7367]

There's a map here of what was where.. www.asylumprojects.org/images/d/d4/lennoxmapa.jpg

[@TheCat72850]

Dave, that was an amazing explore! Paused almost as soon as I started to look up the history of the actual castle, so I was looking at the ruins through castle eyes. One thing that always surprises me about these places, whether they’re asylums or prisons, is that they stayed open for so long! Thank you. Safe travels 💛💛💛

[@vernabryant2894]

Can you imagine what it looked like when it was first built? Probably beautiful.

[@sarahjennings5036]

I heard someone say patient at around 28min mark, when you were doing spirit box. If walls could talk.... they could tell a million stories The buildings are amazing, the detail still visible, big fire places, you can only imagine the hard work that went it to building it. Getting all the materials up the hill. Great explore Dave I love looking at things like this. Just open up the imagination and picture what would have been. If your going to do a spirit box why done you use the app that Kewes uses? Stay safe, take care xxx

[@bluezinnia847]

This abandoned castle, and it's surroundings is absolutely beautiful! Nice camera work too!

[@lilyliz3071]

This was a big employer in the area ,yes it had some dark history but it wasn't all bad ,people from Northern Ireland were also sent here at one time and between being a castle and a psychiatric hospital It was a maternity hospital ,some of my family were born in it.The castle part they are exploring closed in the late eighties but the rest of the hospital closed in 2002

[@patriciamccarter7081]

Yes...it was at one point a maternity hospital, sadly tho it’s history apart from that is horrific.

[@sonyasmith2853]

Great additional info. Thank you!

[@nobbynoris]

Pity they didn't commit the DUP there! Lobotomies all round!

[@belleange590]

As I've gotten older heights are definitely NOT my specialty. I'm holding my breath watching you!!!!! People can be so freaking cruel!!!!! Awesome that you brought your spirit box.

[@jennyorchid9961]

Thank you for another AWEsome video Dave. Will watch again later with my twinny and friend.

[@Pipjojo]

To hear it closed less than 20 years ago, it seems massivly destroyed as so little of what's seen in the photographs you showed later, can be seen in your video. It's a truly beautiful building with a less than humane history. Thumbs up for your bravery scaling the rickety stairs and a great big thank you for climbing the steep hill to get us all there👍

[@lorriesouthall7866]

The picture of the castle back then was gorgeous, what a shame it went into such disrepair. Ty for they. Tour

[@dianaboyd7415]

Another great video Dave, the stairs weren’t exactly stairs anymore. Crazy how you all are brave enough to climb them. Thanks so much for sharing.

[@kathylynn5562]

WOW! what a story that place must have. .The saddest fact is the human suffering that went on in that forsaken place. God bless the souls! Thank you my sweet English bro. Thank you for taking me along with you. God bless you. Your friend from Long Beach, California

[@blanning2058]

28:06 there's a voice that can be heard that didn't come across the spirit box

[@sarahporter4193]

Sounded like "Red shirt."

[@TronixGuy93]

@@sarahporter4193 It sounded like "Patient" to me.

[@Timsgal777]

yeah i heard "patient" too

[@WinnytheWoo]

Yes, I heard a raspy voice say "patient"

[@thelostpropet666]

Heard the same. Definitely wasn’t from the S Box

[@Creaturecomforts77]

Another great ruin! Thanks for showing it to us Dave ❤

[@belindamoles9192]

Loving your ruins videos Dave , very interesting. Before you hear Richard when you got the spirit box out the 2nd time (28 mins time stamp) it sounds like someone is like rasping or wheezing and the Richard bit sounds the same voice as the rasping. So sad these places but I guess we will always have a natural curiosity about what went on behind closed doors in these places and feel some kind of empathy and horror at how they were treated. X

[@susanlennard8495]

What a beautiful sad place,it is horrible to think what went on in this place.The pictures you put on at the end Dave,showed this place to be beautiful and the surroundings outside are stunning.You have done another great find Dave,Thankyou for telling some of the backstory of this place,it gives you the chills to think what went on there.Stay safe Dave.xxx

[@gaynor3976]

Would of been a stunning building many years ago. So much history to tell and probably a lot hidden. Loved the video Dave thanks xx

[@heathermcconnell6816]

Wow so beautiful!! It took me about 2 hours to watch this video and worth every minute. I don't like seeing these places in ruins, but it's better than gone forever. It's like the movies that it's up on a hill with a long winding driveway to get there and secluded from everything. Probably some horrible things happened here and people suffering, but possibly also some happy moments.

[@Ondy113]

At 28 mins approx sounds like you get an answer on the spirit box saying "Richard".

[@gaynor3976]

Yes I heard that too

[@vickiduley8667]

That's what I heard as well.

[@suzysharpe2141]

I heard Richard too !

[@paulclewes3268]

I thought it says patient

[@sophiegreen1990]

That got to be some1 they are with who shouted Richard in the background?! Is there music playing as well or is that just me? 😀🤔❣

[@vickid-s]

Such a beautiful building to house so much pain and misery it almost doesn’t seem right that it’s that nice, the scary thing is they honestly thought they were helping the people in their care, such a good explore thank you for showing us it

[@GhostOfThisHouse]

this is near my grandparents' house, we used to hang out by the windows as kids. I definitely wouldn't recommend climbing the stairs, they're very fragile. I know a man who used to work there and he had some horror stories.

[@robingraham4543]

Thank you for sharing this. Also thank you for being the compassionate, kind, caring person you are!!!

[@cacy663]

Love it. Thank you for posting! Brightened my lonely evening even with the dark history of the structure.

[@Claire-be4gd]

Beautiful and sad at the same time ..can't imagine the suffering that went on here ..Thankyou for another great explore David (you handsome devil 🤭)

[@heathermcconnell6816]

I think I would have been locked up in one of these places back in the day. Scary to think what went on and all the innocent people behind those walls.

[@kennethbarker852]

great video to watch thank you😃😃😃

[@maxine-charliemaxcaulfield]

Another great explore Dave.i love how u take the time to look into the history of places like this.

[@tallypratten9572]

Another amazing video dave, you put all your videos together brilliantly with so much thought and detail ❤ love the music aswell ❤

[@christinebiada1292]

I got anxiety from you walking up those stairs and every time you had the camera look over the edge; I’m in the comfort of my home. Not a fan of heights either. Great video!! Thank you for sharing.

[@SUSANJUSTCRUSIN]

Omg giving me anxiety watching you on those stairs and looking through those edges. Phew, so glad you didn't fall, I felt like I would haha

[@denisewatson5295]

What a awesome place it must have been back in the day. Thanks for sharing 👍. Stay safe 🙏❤💓💙

[@ashleybethadkdri]

Great video. My maiden name is Lennox and im learning about my scottish heritage. Thanks for this!

[@michellehabets4568]

Beautiful ruin. I would have a panic attack on those stairs. Please be careful. Thank for sharing another wonderful ruin. 🤗

[@maureenalder8905]

wow amazing architecture...Shame on those so called 'carer's' 😢 a great explore Dave..loving the drone shots 👍 ❤

[@jinjrkiel2451]

Just watched this and I thought you did an amazing job. Music fit so perfectly for such a beautiful sad 😢 place. Your camera angles and movement or super. You walking up the steps scared me a bit. You have such empathy for those who have gone before. Keep it up you are a good man.

[@cecoya]

This place is sad and lonely. Too many people have died there. Been a while since you have been out exploring Dave. We have missed you for sure. Hopefully you are back in full force now. Good to see you. Take care and be safe have a great day.

[@h.russell8727]

Nice on Dave! Loved this! The photos at the end when it was open were so good to see to compare! The voice on the spirit box was creepy though! 😱

[@Wistful77]

Fascinating! It was a wicked bad asylum. But a beautiful castle some time in the past. What an amazing pile of organized rocks!It must be really creepy at night. Thank you!

[@raynaknierim9277]

Thanks for sharing but this place had such a creepy vibe. Anytime something evil happens in a place like this it always has demons attached to it. Glad you all made it down those step steps cause I would of said Nope, can’t do it. I hate heights. Great video. Keep making the videos. Be careful.

[@22jumpinbean]

Catching up on your explores while I'm isolated with this virus is making me feel loads better thanks Dave, your making my heart skip a beat every time you get close to the edge though eeeekkk 🤦🏼‍♀️ Oddly enough I don't feel so sad seeing this building crumble to dust knowing what went on inside, maybe it's not such a bad thing. You take care 🙌🏼

[@sharonlegg85]

Such a sad place and yet another great video. But I’m afraid I just don’t believe in sprit boxes, aren’t they just voices from different radio frequencies or am I missing something🤔

[@julieb2398]

I agree with you too. Yes it just quickly scans radio stations and will pick up words. I am an old spirit seeker and I would still rely on EVP's instead of loud static and radio stations. Just my opinion.

[@susanstorm8052]

Love the intro with the bagpipes and drone shots. These are neat to see and the history you tell us. Thanks Dave. 🙂✌

[@josefinevomberg8437]

Thank you for your work!

[@Jollyjilly58]

Did anyone else hear Richard on the sprit box just before the end? Enjoyed this Dave

[@martinsallenger5526]

Hi Dave this Castle would have been amazing when first built,some very sad stories about this place,you would never have thought it has been a abandoned since 2002,good explore

[@gaylewilliamson9183]

A hauntingly beautiful castle as well as the music intro.It seems like a n aweful lot of destruction even with the fire for only being empty for 19 years. The architecture is amazing I wish I could have seen it before the fire.Love the video take care.👍❤️😍🇺🇸

[@tinaf7474]

As always, an amazing explore. The structure of the castle had to have been awe inspiring when it was whole. Sadly a lot of the old psychiatric hospitals used torture and abuse thinking it was a way to treat mental health problems. It's the same all over the world. Always so upsetting to hear about.

[@ChaChingSeeker]

Amazing castle! Great story as well. Thank you!

[@joycesmith4599]

While mental illnesses were not understood or medications to treat them , love and compassion did exist yet they chose to use cruelty and even torture!! A wonderful explore and as always a great job Dave !! ❤️ in Tennessee as always!!

[@mariannewhitefield7492]

Yes,I loved it too,from Tennessee also!

[@jillklingensmith7858]

It was those who did not have love or compassion for others who did the torture and cruelty

[@bratsixx1881]

💚this! Those stairs ! Glad your knee is better !🌞

[@SML1010THAI]

Another excellent watch

[@MsWinnieWitch]

such a sad history. All the pain and torment going on inside such beautiful buildings :( Great video Dave, thanks for sharing

[@AVFC.OLDUNS]

Omg my vertigo I literally felt my legs go your so brave ! I feel sick!

[@iboughtsomething]

I like old historical ruins , loved the video bro.

[@sonyasmith2853]

The architecture...wow! Super job Dave! ❤️ from Arkansas

[@HrlyDrmr]

Nice to see posts from you again, Dave. You say you wonder what you are doing? I say you are living. There is a difference between a life and living. Hope all is well with you and yours. God Bless.

[@kazlester80]

Beautiful building I did however feel my legs going at the hight, But the exquisite beauty of the building made up for it..

[@adelarodriguez3717]

Good explore, the history of it that you told made my stomach turn and hurt bad, made me cry to know that our fellow human beings could be treated so horrible. But look around the world now instead of uplifting each other no matter the color of our skin, where we come from, how much money we have or who we are there is still ugliness towards each other. I for one rather look for the beauty, the good and the wonder in this beautiful world of ours ❤️

[@katesutton1476]

Love these old spooky places. Thx 4 sharing

[@veronicacostello5881]

Hi Dave,sad place but not shocked, coming come Ireland there's alot of places like that in our past history,alot of poor souls suffered and not many people cared because it was well hidden, very sad , great explore

[@wendyarmstrong6703]

Hi dave thankyou for fimling i loge places like very much ☺

[@joangravel2436]

Sad story thanks for awesome video 👍

[@karenwright4587]

Thanks dave for another great explore loved the building well what thats left the abuse that you described is so horrendous that this could happen from the people you are suppose to trust its heartbreaking thanks for sharing take care handsome x

[@annsmith4739]

Omg Dave what terrible terrible story’s about that place ,how could anyone treat another human bean like that .It looks Erie an I bet it felt like that ,thanks Dave lv Ann uk xxxxx

[@brendaloera8406]

More of “mans inhumanity to man”

[@azsheri8]

Appreciate your empathy!!!

[@festeringtomato]

Aparantly speaking to a local today , when the placed closed the gypdies moved in and stripped the stairs of all the marble , great video wouldn’t adventure inside myself due to unsafe structure but thanks, the route you toon up was actually the easiest 😃😅😂

[@nobbynoris]

That spirit box looks really cool. Where did you buy it?

[@dawnberthold3894]

I was so happy to see your new video, I really miss you guys in between videos. Hope you are doing well. God bless you. XO

[@petamalart849]

Loving the drone shots, mate in Oz and been watching your vids since my first cancer diagnosis and I LOVE watching you do what I can’t, obviously I’m not working atm but if I was and could I’d def donate so I can see more and more

[@myrescuecats3028]

Alec done this place I read up on the history. But enjoyed watching your take in this amazing place.Thanks Dave. P.S I named my puppy staffy after you 😀😀16 week old Dave.

[@blanning2058]

What a beautiful ruin!! It's hard to believe something so beautiful has such a sinister past. Loved the music and the drone footage!!

[@KyleStLouis-wl9vn]

Hey Brittany! Hope you're well!

[@blanning2058]

@@KyleStLouis-wl9vn I am. How are you doing??

[@KyleStLouis-wl9vn]

@@blanning2058 Not too bad, still breathing, at least there's that. Still fighting the good fight. I can only make it about a day.. then I fold. I just want this to end. Every week I get set up and prepared, put everything in order to make a smooth transition.. then that evil Kyle shows up and starts whispering in my ear... then it's in both ears and it's all I can think about. Then when I need him the most, good Kyle(I guess) is looooong gone. I feel like I only have the one option and that's use. Then this revolting cycle starts all over. Day in and day out, over and over...blah.. blah.. blah.. sorry.

[@jennyorchid9961]

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[@KyleStLouis-wl9vn]

@@jennyorchid9961 thank you Jenny, I'll definitely look into them. I'll listen/ try about anything

[@bearfog07]

That was fascinating, I DO love those old buildings! Even today mental illness is still being worked on. So imagine in those days, without the know-how, medications or equipment. I would say many of those people might have been normal and those in power may have locked them away because they were an 'embarrassment'. Or it would have caused a 'scandal' Thanks Dave, Rod and crew xxx

[@cathyb7823]

Loved the video and details after! Your videos are greatly becoming professional! Thank you for talking me away from my law firm cubical and with you on an adventure! You make us wanting more!!!! Great job and thank you!

[@Chrisssy2112]

Did my friend Alec give you the heads up of this place??? Just curious

[@craigshovlin9756]

I grew up in the surrounding village around the time the place closed in 02 and "the castle" as its known locally was one of our adventure haunts as kids, the ruin you explored is just a tiny part of what the hospital actually was, and tbh all that remains of the other modern part is a small monoblock path at the new build housing estate, that was part of the main concourse, it was always thought it was a former patient that caused the fire maybe due to mistreatment, a few did live in the surrounding villages, little fun fact, celtic football clubs training ground is situated on the same land, and is well more secure than the castle ever was!

[@michellefranklin3479]

What a magnificent place to explore. Such a horrific background story, yet to walk those ruins would have been amazing...Was the place originally built for the purpose of keeping mentally ill people??? Can't believe it was up and running not so long ago..Thankyou again, fabulous explore..🙏🥺

[@mikebannerman72]

Great to see you in Scotland, terrible stuff went on in that place which is probably why Scottish Heritage have just left it alone.

[@nigelstringerNVS]

Wow brilliant video.

[@Llamatown]

Spirit box, best possible with just slowing down and listening over and over. Dave: Anyone here who wishes to speak to us? 22:33: “two” 22:36: “mountain top” 22:40: “never go never go home again never go” (male voice) 22:48: “I’m a nurse” (female voice) Dave: Was you a patient at the hospital? 23:00: “no sister” (male voice) Dave: Was you a patient here at Lennox Hospital? 27:48: “no sister” Dave: So is anyone here with me today in the hospital? 28:08: “red shirt” Spooky! Thanks for the video, guys!

[@susanaleca8772]

Increíble !!! Cuantas historias sabrán esas paredes !!! Gracias por vencer tus miedos y mostrarnos todo ...tu recorrido genial ,lleno de espectativas ,desde Argentina te sigo y admiro.

[@leenobody3249]

A translation … incredible ! What stories those walls could tell !thanks for overcoming your fears and showing us it all. It was cool. From Argentina I follow and admire you .

[@hughbean6785]

Great explore very sad history

[@kathleenroberts6357]

How can those people deface a beautiful building like this? Those people have problems

[@myrescuecats3028]

The castle itself was built in the 1830s, but in early 20th century, the space was converted into what would later become a truly infamous psychiatric hospital. Lennox Castle Hospital was eventually closed in 2002, leaving the institution’s sad and difficult history to be forgotten, just like its crumbling, abandoned former home. In 1925, plans were drawn up by Glasgow Council for a new ‘Mental Deficiency Institution’, and the Lennox Castle Hospital complex was opened a few years later, in 1936. When it opened, Lennox was hailed as being way ahead of its time, and was the largest and best equipped hospital of its kind in Britain.

[@GlitterBayBe]

What an amazing building, such a sad history but wow what a fantastic renovation that would be x 😀❤

[@paranormal_uk]

We're going here tomorrow, it's been on the list for a long time. Such a shame it's destroyed.

[@llamagamer2483]

Dave around 28:04 when you asked if there any patient, there was a voice that said “Richard”

[@dianat119]

I read that there was a maternity unit there and the singer Lulu was born there. Also that medical experiments were inflicted on some of the patients, such as drug trials and sleep deprivation experiments related to the CIA. It's horrifying to think that these things were happening right up to the late eighties. Those poor defenceless people, many of them children must have gone through sheer hell. Thanks for this vid, it's opened my eyes to how utterly cruel some so-called educated people can be.

[@gc68jypsyladexsplora61]

Dave loving in the intro music calming and relaxing amazing find proper old times reminds me of the movie with Mel Gibson braveheart loving this video my kind of stuff great video I must say tbh to this day people with mental health or paronia still don't get the right help or medication as my partneris going through that now such a shame in them days and in 2023 great video dave just looked it up about a guy there who spent 16 years in there and bad things happened to him such a shamr and says in the story the staff was underfunded like it is now 🙏🙏💯

[@sandraadair1166]

Straight away love the music guys ... quite Celtic xx

[@shereerichmond4833]

You need an EVP so the spirits can answer you by flashing the lights..ive seen those work really well..

[@heathermcconnell6816]

I think those a REM pods. THey are really cool though.

[@julieb2398]

EVP is electronic voice phenomenon. This is found in recordings on videos or just recorders.

[@msc8663]

Happy Tuesday my dears. So beautiful it must have been. Love to you please be safe.

[@annakeeton858]

Wonderful. That's good and interesting .

[@billjones4512]

refreshing to see actual concern for humanity

[@evanmclaughlin6957]

It's important to remember that the castle building itself wasn't really the site for the mental hospital, it was further down where Celtic training ground is today.

[@lindateresa3615]

Love the mystic music of the bagpipes, it floats across Such beauty of Scotland. Iron brue, Definitely a popular drink, in South Africa. Love the pictures from the drone. A beautiful Castle, with probably a very dark past. Special needs in a very sick nation. No one understood. Just Guinea pigs. Society, do not understand,. Life was exstreamly difficult, for these people. A life of prison, even in the Victorian times, vunruble people were locked up. My heart, I hope gives you a strength. To tell of such horrors. We need to show love & respect always for those that suffered. But what a interesting find. Let's hope the spirits rest. 🎶🎶🎶🎶👀👀📽️📷📸🌍🌎🌏🌐🗺️💋💋💋🤔🤔🤔🇬🇧🇵🇹🇿🇦

[@cherryspiker4426]

the pain and sorrow in that place god have mercy on them all ❤❤❤ stay safe love ya