Derelict and Abandoned Ruins in Scotland

[@arekpetrosian4965]

I do SO passionately wish I had the means to restore just ONE of these magnificent structures. It truly breaks my heart to see these amazing buildings in such a sad state of disrepair.

[@romainvicta3076]

We are doing up a Castle in Aberdeenshire - And now shall be doing another one in Wells sommerset (not a castle this time but a old bishops home)

[@Levelworm]

Wondering what is going to be the initial restoration cost and annual maintainence cost...

[@Wen6543]

Most of them are not worth it, they are not that old and their stories are interesting but nothing more, most of the owners were common richs and let´s face it, most of them are impressive but oppressive and ugly as hell, even with an Alcatraz prison, or old assylum vibe. On the other hand that Dunalastair House is impressive and beautiful at the same time, i would restore that and use it as one of my personal residences without second thoughts if i were that rich.

[@romeisfallingagain]

we have to restore them all. whats stopping us? just create a way of gathering contact details, arrange a day, send out a email, and we go do it. lets just do it

[@peterwalley370]

Ajvty

[@greystone2594]

I think it's hauntingly beautiful how all that lush greenery and even trees are now growing inside these structures, as Nature slowly takes them back again. Sad but beautiful.

[@christinekaye6393]

After seeing a video on how castles were built, I can imagine the work that went into these buildings. It's sad to see them going to ruin and to think, someday, even the walls won't be standing. I'm glad there are films like this to preserve their memory.

[@pascaltremblay8314]

It would be awesome to see some of these structures restored .

[@Kekkeri59]

These places with the still intact stonework could be restored ... Could be used for so many amazing things!

[@angelgering2501]

Historical builders were artists. Such beauty and grace reflected in their craft. I'd love to see some of these buildings restored to their former glory.

[@Rob_Haarlem]

Beautiful architecture, absolutely stunning...the details are amazing

[@Blahberry83]

I could just listen to that scottish accent for the rest of my life. So awesome. Gotta find me a sottish man!

[@Brian-om2hh]

In which case I'd suggest looking in Scotland..... sorry!

[@division4526]

You'd get annoyed with it eventually 🤣

[@inflatable_sparrow947]

Lol

[@Eowyn3Pride]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣yup!🥰😉🍻

[@TheDizastarmaster]

Well hello from Scotland

[@Weeeewriter]

*Hello from Canada! These beautiful structures look so majestic yet so sad too....as though they are standing alone against the world.*

[@kevingibson7654]

how, may i ask, did you post a comment in bold lettering?

[@sobreaver]

Great architectures with some harsh history, such is the nature of man and the rest. Thanks for sharing

[@leahgannon8838]

My favorite is the first one, beautiful building with so much potential! I love the architecture and the design lay out. Thank you for sharing! 🙂👋🏼🇨🇦

[@SuddenStorm982]

Definitely the architecture and atmosphere. These buildings should be restored

[@q1000101]

Fascinating! Thank you for the historical tours and the amazing photography.

[@CALISUPERSPORT]

For me it’s the atmosphere but also the stillness and tragedy of these places that fascinates me. They surely would’ve been lively and bustling in their time, chock full of history, but now they lay dark and ruined. Dwelling on the memories that must reside there is addictive.

[@garygenemckenzie469]

It's too bad they do that really. This law??? has destroyed SO MUCH of their architectural history. It should be stopped, but THE DAMAGE has already been done.

[@mandyanderson5616]

SO many BEAUTIFUL castles! I so wish that I could save & restore them all! I'm American, but my great grandparents came from Germany, Ireland and England. I feel a strong pull towards the English part of my heritage... And I think Scotland is part of that. I'd SO LOVE to be able to come visit these places!!

[@jimjolly4560]

If you visit Scotland, I strongly recommend you don't describe it as part of the English part of your heritage...

[@soniat1348]

Absolutely beautiful, ❤haunting and full of history. Wish I could go back in time🙌

[@crowsister1]

So beautiful.. It seems a crime to allow the buildings to just continue to disappear, beautiful video made me cry.

[@gardengnome2409]

It’s all down to the SNP destroying the nation’s heritage.

[@robertgraham1088]

Excellent film. To answer your question: I love the architecture especially Scottish-Baronial, the romantic views of the ruins against the tree canopies, they are all stone buildings (for the moat part I do not like brick unless William and Mary English-Baroque) the history of the buildings and trying to imagine how they would have been lived in and used. Thank you for your effort and time to make theses films.

[@stevelawrie9115]

It is amazing and sad that these buildings should be allowed to fall into such decay.

[@Viothon]

The British injected a kind of Marxism into Scotland so as to drain tribute from it for the Crown, they have no money for anything and they are now trained to be happy about it.

[@greenhealer7136]

For me ... i just love the History behind all the run down, yet beautiful castles...if only i had the money to restore their beauty ... it would be a magical site to behold...i so love Scotland, and all of her beauty, magic and splendour

[@astohm5134]

Imagine having a music concert in one of these locations! Sad to see the buildings like this, yet its very beautiful to see nature doing its thing with it.

[@JonasPertoft]

Lovely video. The last one would be a perfect setting for a movie.

[@timothyhopkins6960]

Beautifully done video loved everything . Thank you and the voice really added to its overall appeal .

[@roddy6924]

I do believe it is now my life's dream to own and restore any one of these old lovely beauties. Absolutely incredible. So amazingly beautiful. I can only dream. wow. Wonderful video you've made, thankyou Sir, so much.

[@roddy6924]

Ahh, it seems my ancestors were not quite so elegant; kzbin.info/www/bejne/haqmZ55uiNlrqbc

[@Duececoupe]

Just stumbled across, watched, liked and subscribed.... Was just looking at pictures over a couple of these and thought to myself....if only I had the money! Greetings and salutations from a Swede in Glasgow! 🤜🏻🤛🏻🍻

[@DontFeedTheTrolls]

cool channel, thanks for the upload!

[@scotsgraymouserjanus3510]

Great filming - this would make a great place to set up a tiny house settlement and upkeep the castle walls for atmosphere!! Great!

[@6falconsue]

This video popped up in my Recommended vids and I thought I'd take a look. So glad I did! As I watched it, I thought, "Why are all the roofs gone?" They were not caved in from disrepair, they were meticulously removed. Now I know why. And anyone who wonders why many of these castles were abandoned doesn't understand much about what it costs to maintain one! I have a 2-bedroom, 2-bath 1932 stucco bungalow in the San Francisco Bay Area and just maintaining a modest house has cost me a pretty penny over the last 40 years. (The window guy is coming over tomorrow to determine why there was a small waterfall on my kitchen window sill after the latest rainstorm--lol.) Anyway, very interesting and nicely filmed video--thank you! (Btw, I'm of Scottish descent on my father's side.)

[@christinekaye6393]

So true. There are grand buildings like this all over Europe and it seems always the same reason for being abandoned--the cost of upkeep. Every time I see one, I always think, "It must cost a fortune just to heat this place." It's so sad to think someday they'll just be a pile of stone.

[@baconsarny-geddon8298]

None of the the buildings featured were actual "castles", built to be able to defended against attack; They're all (except the priory) big, expensive mansions built centuries after the last castle was built in Scotland (ot Britain, or probably anywhere in Europe), designed to superficially resemble real castles, as part of the 18th/19th century trend among the wealthy for that look. Real castles would have much few exterior windows, no windows at all at ground level, much thicker exterior walls, etc.

[@trashisbroken]

Killer video full of great spots to visit!

[@Channel-jl4jp]

Nice video I liked the last place you showed. Awesome job!

[@gwynetholdmeadow910]

Would love to see historic pics of these places. I’m from Australia and we have none of this type of history so I’m fascinated

[@blakereneehope]

I'm blown away. Incredibly magnificent.

[@groknews]

Thank you! I am a descendant of Clan Robertson also (the last castle shown). Nice to finally see something of the old world!

[@groknews]

I hope not! One of my family members did a genealogy chart on our family tree a while back. It was cool growing up thinking my ancestors fought along side with William Wallace. Well, that was until I found out later that we actually fought on the side of the English (big letdown).

[@police_scotblog1810]

I came from a small clan called clan kay

[@325aliceI]

Excellent video! Snippets of history and stunning landscapes, my favorite kind of videos!

[@retroactivejealousy-worldl1805]

Thanks for making this. I really enjoyed it

[@patriciacuni8264]

Gorgeous video, Neil. Well done on all the drone shots and the comments... so spot on. You definitely made me want to visit them all.

[@scotlanders2612]

Patricia Cuni cheers Pat, just don’t do them at night 😬

[@derby1263]

I am English and I visit Scotland quite often. It as the most wonderful scenic places in the world. So Why has the National Trust not taken over these great structures. They are decading by the day. Its history. Wich enlang and Scotland are so proud of. When its gone its gone. Please restore these great historical buildings

[@worried9755]

England, Britain will need to raid, rob, plunder, once again to raise fund for the restorations. Can Britannia rule the waves once again

[@derby1263]

@@worried9755 na we don't rule the waves. we just rule you

[@scotlanders2612]

The National Trust here needed a big govt emergency funding package just to stay alive last year so they don't have the money for huge restoration projects these days. Would require private investment but they are often on private land so imagine it comes down to the mentality of the landowner a lot of the time.

[@derby1263]

@@scotlanders2612 then why not sell the castle for £1. Under conditions that they have to restore it...better sell at a loss than lose it altogether

[@scotlanders2612]

@@derby1263 don't disagree...

[@deborahpetith8710]

Hi, first time watching. Oh to be able to bring this one back to life, it's still beautiful

[@a-traveller]

Brilliant compilation! Thanks for sharing these gems.

[@scotlanders2612]

atraveller glad you enjoyed! 😀

[@lilalay5586]

I love the history of these old beautiful structures, being part Scottish and English myself! I’d love to visit!❤️

[@bret9741]

It is all incredibly sad. These structures should have been maintained and cherished by the nation. The massive investments in money to build, run and the lives dedicated to run them is lost.

[@Brian-om2hh]

The problem is that any money to restore them would probably have to come from the taxpayer, whom right now would probably much prefer to see money spent or higher priority matters......

[@bret9741]

@@Brian-om2hh I don’t know the situation in your area. In my area of the US, the cities have had the same problem.... finally the city/county taxing authority decided to do something about the decline. They now offer 10-20 year tax moratoriums/ abatements on dilapidated or old homes and buildings when someone buys and restores to current standards. The programs encourage keeping historical look and use. But the main focus is to get people back to using homes and buildings. I just finished an 1890’s home near Cleveland Ohio. We bought the home for $113,000. It had been turned into a duplex then abandoned in 1990’s. We put $250,000 into it. Part of the rules were recycle what could be recycled and then build back as energy efficient as possible. We took the home down to wood studs. This helped us find the original structure and pull out 3 generations of old electrical types, old plumbing types and HVAC attempts. In the end we sold the home for $700,000. The new owners only have to pay $2100 a year in taxes for 15 years. Then the county/city will require the normal tax payment of about $20,000 for the current valuation. In addition, the state of Ohio now offers $40,000 cash to launch projects. Because of this program. Entire areas of Cleveland are cleaning up and young families are moving back into the city rather than away. By building energy efficient and using quality siding, decking and roofing, we ended up with a very low maintenance and monthly cost structure for the buyers. To date, about 15,000 homes have been remodeled. As the abatements end, the city / county will see revenues increase by 10 fold and more important, taxes on income go up from near 0 to 6%. The one street I did the remodel/rebuild on saw property values go from average $110,000 to $550,000. The federal government came in and gave about $50,000,000 to the city to improve the water front. They added vehicle and pedestrian tunnels. That get people under the rail and freeways that were built in the 60’s. It turned out well. Ohio city, Tremont and other cities once being abandoned to drugs, crime and ruin are returning. The biggest threat now is the US’s progressive “woke” lunacy that permeates the wealthy 20’-30’s of these areas. They are very ideologically driven. So much so it’s beginning to drive more conservative and open thinkers out.

[@ovechkin100]

no no no! the government needs to spend our money as their private little investment funds into other countries instead!! or they like making tons of useless government buildings with hundreds of empty and useless rooms. instead of using the peoples money to preserve history. even using things like this as public exhibits for people to safely walk through. but no. money is pissed away by politicians.

[@lollypop2413]

My daddy loved Perthshire...no wonder! I love the last castle of the video...the countryside is stunning and the ornate dainty look to this stone structure...laced stone!

[@sunshinesilverarrow5292]

Great video, stunning views! Thank you. 🌞

[@scotlanders2612]

Sunshine&SilverArrow glad you enjoyed it 😀

[@redmasqu]

Beautiful and stunning. Thank you for your work on this.

[@discoverynorthcarolina9824]

Clearly Scotland is just beautiful, thank you for a great video....

[@Brian-om2hh]

It is indeed beautiful. The further North you go, the more spectacular it gets. The Highlands are where the better vistas are to be seen.... The North and North West coasts are pretty spectacular too....

[@rachelle6274]

Wow! That last one especially! And with the autumn landscape it’s beyond stunning! I love just pondering the history behind these places and what they might have been like in their heyday and the people who lived their lives amongst these architectural masterpieces. Thanks Neil for showing us your bonnie Scotland! I WILL visit one day :)

[@scotlanders2612]

I know, was waiting for autumn to take that one on and it was worth it. Very glad you enjoyed the very unofficial tour :-)

[@rachelle6274]

Scotlanders I love how the roofless-ness does make for some dramatic drone shots...a birds eye glimpse inside. Fav part are the greens that have sprouted up along the tops...like the structures are becoming one with nature. :-). Curious...Neil, is this your personal drone and you do the flying/filming all on your own?

[@margiegove8052]

Thank you for the awesome filming of these beautiful homes. I love the architecture and land around them all. nothing here in New Hampshire, USA comes close.

[@johnunderwood-hp8rj]

These were some great shots of spectacular ruins. Fantastic job.

[@petergambier]

Nice one NR. I liked your narration and use of the drone to see those great places thanks. I paused a lot to look at all the beautiful stone work and thinking about what could have been at these mini worlds of humanity and all the skilled construction that had gone on. Dulquharran Castle had an impressive 67 chimneys counting from the picture at 3:33. Also interesting for me to see some of the internal lime walls (4: 00) plastered onto wood lath instead of direct onto the stone work as is normally done. You can also see the lead ties (5:07) that fixed the heavy masonry together. Also noticed the 3 modern steel braces to stop the left side of the building from falling in and amazed to hear they'd taken the roof off to avoid taxes. There was also the dreaded window tax and I used to 'find' many blocked in windows in old places. Liked the sun/shell design above the door. Robert Adams was the most successful and fashionable architect of his day who learned from his dad and worked with his younger brother. They mostly remodelled buildings for their many clients and he spent 5 years on the continent studying architecture, when he returned he started a London practice and later influenced the development of western architecture. Lennox castle certainly had intensive & complicated stone work but . It certainly felt like a chilling place of nasty isolated horror lucky the walls cannot talk. One English castle I worked on in Devon, during the repairs to the 1st floor room the 1930's builders doing alterations found a mother and her small baby's (foetus) skeletons hidden between 2 walls. It was believed she was one of many servant girls made pregnant by the Lord of the manor who had her poisoned and walled up. The best for me were Cambusnethan Priory and Dunalastaire house and, being a Robert, you should make it your new (crowdfunded) home. Why the flock doesn't the government or lottery pay for a complete conservation job on all these places, because, like the local old churches in communities up and down the land mean so much in many people's lives. They could live again and become socially distanced mini-homes and workshops for people to live in, teach and learn those stone skills of the old ones. Skills like these shouldn't be lost and with funding could give the next generation a new skill-set other than tapping on their smartphones. I work as a lime plasterer and spent a few years working with many stone masons at 4 different historical building conservation companies. (Special shout out to the boys of St Blaise ltd, 1998 - 2003). Sad to see the graffiti tags at Dunmore house, those numb-nuts made such a mess of such an important legacy for the Scots and a slur on their history, showing disrespect for something greater than them. Having said all that the 4th Earl of Dunmore, John Murray was the last governor of New York in the 1770 American colonies and was notable for issuing a proclamation offering freedom for any slaves who fought for the Crown against the patriots in Virginia. He was also governor of the Bahamas so may not have been in Scotland all that much probably making his fortune in tobacco and pineapples.

[@davidcohen-crumpton5032]

I'm a Robertson myself. My father's mother was a Robertson. I just found your vlog and subscribed. I watch everything about Scotland. My family of Crumpton's made their home in Dumfries and Galloway (some still do) and moved up into the highlands. My Mother's family were and still are in Argyle. I'm looking forward to seeing more of your video's. Be well.

[@vulcanman700]

amazing buildings in amazing settings, love video1s like this.

[@amandamillin2036]

Thank you for a Fantastic Halloween visit!! The drone views are spectacular. Great to know about their history which adds to the spooky feeling....

[@scotlanders2612]

Doesn't it! Definitely the odd ghost kicking about within I think....

[@aliciarobertson4979]

Thank you. This Scot in Australia thoroughly enjoyed this tour. Loved seeing everything but, of course, as I’m also a proud Robertson you’ll be able to easily guess which was my favourite part! I have subscribed so I can see all your videos. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@scotlanders2612]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@daniellezykowska981]

Thank you so much for uploading. My mum is a Robertson too. So thanks for the historical tidbits too.

[@russellgrenning1317]

A most informative. well filmed and well presented documentary without the sadly usual "Wow..so awesome" drivel.

[@scotlanders2612]

Thanks Russell. That 'awesome' chat gives me the boke too, so grateful that I've passed the test!

[@russellgrenning1317]

@@scotlanders2612 My dear, now deceased, mother was an Edinburgh girl so I have a deep affinity to Scotland and have enjoyed very much visiting there.

[@depecheddurand]

Why the government would not restore this wonderful piece of history.

[@trainman665]

Money.

[@clairejohnson4643]

Because it would cost a lot of money,to restore places like this.

[@gypse76]

My family is from Scotland. The majority still live there and in Ireland. Videos like these make a yearning in me. Feels like I need to come home

[@scotlanders2612]

The Celtic nations have that effect it seems 😉

[@anamariacorderocastillo5034]

Qué lástima que lo que fueron tan bellas construcciones, se haya permitido que acaben en ruinas

[@wanderingquestions7501]

Cool!

[@herrbrucvald6376]

My major ancestry is Scotts, and this makes me want to visit the country of my origins.

[@windleshamwanderer3728]

i loved your description that as the light faded it was " it was a brisk walk back to the car" , i could feel the hairs on my neck bristle..... Smashing video.

[@jessicaalexandra306]

Such beautiful architecture and history just going to waste and forgotten it’s so sad to see especially when some of them aren’t that old why didn’t they sell them instead of forgetting about them the one could totally be fixed it’s in such good condition the walls are still up . I wish I was a millionaire because I’d be in Scotland in a heartbeat to buy all old castle. Since I was a little girl I’ve dreamt of going there and travelling around the country to see all the abandoned places that sit forgotten not the tourist ones but all the ruins like this! To step back into time and just put my hands on one of these to feel such history , I need a sugar daddy with lots of money lol I always said I’d get there by 30 but I just turned 32 yesterday so my dream is just going to continue to be a life long dream

[@jenniferharrison1010]

I come from Christchurch Newzealand . Dunedin the next major town south of Christchurch , was settled by the Scotts , and guess what ?? They built a castle there . It's called Larnacks Castle i

[@scotlanders2612]

I visited Dunedin a few years ago actually, loved the Burns statue 😃

[@nancyM1313]

Enjoyed your video very much. Thank you for uploading. Peace + stay safe New York City❤🇺🇸❤

[@paulkirkwood]

Fascinating. Love these sorts of place. Thanks for posting.

[@scotlanders2612]

Glad you enjoyed Paul!

[@stuart3744]

only about 25 years ago out on the mountain bike and i jumped inside lennox castle, it still had staircases and corridors to walk on, that all appears to be gone now

[@Eowyn3Pride]

Brave...very brave!😳😱

[@staceyhildenbrand4743]

Love the drone shots but also details of interior is nice too. Seeing doorways to nowhere, fireplaces etc. Thanks🇨🇦

[@scotlanders2612]

Glad you enjoyed Stacey 😊

[@janetkulbat414]

It’s so sad to see these once magnificent buildings in such a state. If only those walls could talk.

[@PinnedonPlaces]

Such a cool exploration! Loved the video :) subbing to you and cant wait to see more :)

[@BTScotty2002]

Love seeing ruins it really amazes me that there a lot of ruins around. I have found some in my area and filmed it.

[@taibaaetzaz4215]

Subed to ur channel

[@UnbearableYT]

Looks amazing,can't wait to go!

[@CowboyTay]

For me its the history and the grandeur of a bygone age. I wish I could buy one and restore it to its former glory. I may never do so, but it is my dream to one day own a castle or baronial style home in Scotland.

[@afoxnamedmulder]

Unfortunately as a Canadian I'm unable to hop in the car & go visit these magnificent destinations today, but I certainly wish I could. How fortunate you are to have such captivating history right along your own back door. I dearly hope to someday see these with my own eye, especially Dalquharran Castle & Dunalastair. I've just recently read about Sìth Chailleann, and it's actually just a stones throw from Dunalastair! Absolutely stunning shots you've captured here.

[@moreporkowl1218]

Fabulous video! Looking forward to more... xx Stirs up the Ancient DNA connections within...

[@bigbrownbagofcash]

Superb insight into buildings that we might not otherwise see. Keep it up !!

[@billrobertson6662]

Enjoyed seeing Dunalastair Castle the most

[@kittonsmitton]

The last house is my fave for a cosy fixer upper, decent views, decent game.

[@troymassey71]

the last one was pretty cool!

[@neutronbob22]

These places were serious works of art. Such a pity to let them go.

[@noreenclark2568]

Its the architecture style of the building i like more than what goes into it. The history of the place who it was built for all facinates me . Thanks for taking us around those left to die buildings otherwise some of us might never see them or even know they are there.

[@grumbo39]

Just spotted your video, many thanks for visiting us at Cambusnethan Priory!!! We are Friends of Cambusnethan Priory, a group set up 6 years ago to try and save the building for a visitor centre at the heart of a community country park. For visitors, it does have a spooky feeling for some and others have claimed to see things, which may have come from previous buildings on the site, but this was a happy family home for the Lockharts. And the basement was servants quarters and kitchens ;) Please feel free to visit again and we will be happy to meet you there and give you the history of the place. Cheers. :)

[@scotlanders2612]

You do a great job guys, it's a totally unique and very special building.

[@TerryMcGearyScotland]

Glad I found your channel. This video is so useful and engaging. I love the information you have clearly gone to a lot of effort finding and assembling for us. Giving locations is also appreciated as I might try flying over some of those too. Last but not least, magical drone flights showing the architecture off to best advantage. All nicely scripted. ATB Terry

[@rubel247]

if I won the euro millions today I would buy one of these castles tomorrow

[@debbiegates2204]

I look at these castles, and I feel like I've been there before, maybe in a past life, they've always intrigued me, it just feels like home.

[@emmamclaughlan2390]

I visited dunmore house and the one in lennoxtown last year can’t wait to explore the other ones !

[@ianmacewan9416]

Great post pal. Very very interesting.

[@momzilla9491]

Simply stunning. Thank you. I'm subscribing!!

[@runner1984]

Spain has plenty to see..some great adventures to be had. Intact Segovia is stunning but ruins are everywhere.

[@MarcGlen-Scott]

Great video, thanks for some great insights.

[@noahlarson1861]

I've heard this is happening more and more. Originally the family owned and maintained the house for sometimes hundreds of years, then subsequent generations can't afford to keep the place up anymore and they end up abandoned. Sad. So much history. Like the Cassinis house or something like that. The house was built between 1435 and 1450 and had been in the family ever since!! 😳 They sold it to a lady that renovated it and lives in it now. I guess better to sell and not have it end up abandoned, but good grief. It's been in the family for almost 600 years!

[@samscarletta7433]

Nothing lasts forever 🤷

[@larrykirby5036]

Scotland needs to restore these historic buildings.

[@mendygentry9225]

My favorite was that last castle. Beautiful...and so sad at the same time. When I look at these places, my feeling is "can you imagine the life that was lived there? And was this a happy place vs. a nasty place?" I try to imagine what it might have looked like when it was new. It's hard to envision when all you see is a skeleton with no roof. Why are there no roofs on these castles? Were they not built with sustainable materials? I'm so glad that Scotland keeps them from being demolished. In America, they demolish even 30 year-old buildings to make way for newer technology, instead of refurbing!

[@scotlanders2612]

With you there, and not just because I'm a Robertson! All are incredibly evocative no doubt and there will definitely have been happy and sad goings on, as with any home. The roofs are taken off so that no tax needs to be paid, as they become officially uninhabitable as I understand. The romantics amongst us hope that they can make dramatic comebacks!

[@veronicaroach3667]

@@scotlanders2612 -oh that explains why so many of these apparently fairly recently inhabited places - ie within 60 yrs or so- could be SO decrepit - I didn't know that about the roofs making them taxable - and of course as soon as you remove the roof the weather takes over & all the wood will rot ! what a shame !

[@adamd6648]

Aye coz we are cheap n refurb 300 year auld hooses tae the bone.

[@AScottishOdyssey]

Have you ever come across Caldwell House, in the Levern Valley, in East Renfrewshire? It's the remains of a Robert Adam mansion that was built for the Muir family. It was also used as a children's home and an asylum. It's ruined now and very creepy.

[@scotlanders2612]

No but it's very much on the list! 😁

[@AScottishOdyssey]

@@scotlanders2612 I've only ever seen it from a distance, and it looks really creepy. I think that access to it is from Gleniffer Road.

[@tammydevilliers1940]

The creepiest place we visited was Crawford Priory , definitely a must do it a a little difficult to fond but the best way to get to it is off the main road A914. We were there as the sun set which just added to the atmosphere. Lennox Castle was another just eerie being in there! And Buchanan Castle - have to sneak into this one through the vines but we’ll worth it - it’s absolutely stunning inside!

[@scotlanders2612]

My visit to Crawford sounds very similar, fumbling around in the near-dark to eventually find it and joined only by the bats. Very spooky!

[@OldLadyInFL]

I always dream of winning the lottery, buying a castle and restoring it. I've been watching the videos of Restoration Home and it just seems if you have enough money, you can take one of these ruins and turn it into something wonderful again, restore the house and the amazing gardens these houses had.

[@renaediaz8416]

I have been watching that as well and had the same thought. I wonder what it would take to restore one of these that he’s filmed. It would be lovely to see them restored.

[@richardwatts6391]

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[@lizavillafuerte7169]

Just wow! 😍😍😍👍👍👍

[@Peterplayingguitar]

Beautiful but heartbreaking :(

[@Victoria2cupsadayVlogger]

Thank you for sharing, thumbs up on this :o)

[@scotlanders2612]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@Victoria2cupsadayVlogger]

You're welcome :o) I love Scotland and her history, my heart is in Scotland :o)

[@juanitahardy8583]

Lived in Scotland near Buchanan castle. I knew part of the family and the Calghoun family when they lived in Canada in my youth. I love Scotland and would love to see these buildings restored to their glory. Wouldn't be lovely to have them as hotels and condos as very few could afford to own it all.

[@zapfanzapfan]

The walls on the second one looked in quite good condition. I hope someone renovates it or any of the other ones. Hope for some future episode of Grand Designs 🙂