Returning to Glasgow’s Abandoned Schools

[@O0rgate]

I live in Glasgow and feel utterly ashamed of this wanton waste and abandonment. Keep up the good work.

[@lesleymcglone3643]

Over the moon that you did Greenfield Primary ❤ I learned to swim in that pool. Thank you so much x

[@kellyivy6608]

Brilliant footage, I attended Greenfield School in the 60's, was living in Elderpark Street, so sad to see it in such a state, wish i had the money to buy it. Thank you for the footage

[@BrainDamageComedy]

sir john maxwell primary in the early 90's - the main area u walked into was the canteen. the door on the far left was the head teacher's office area. (32:02) the gaelic medium primary 5 class was at the far end of the yellow room - we went in from the red door on the right next to the double doors (33:06). (34:08) - behind u there is a door which was the primary 3 gaelic medium classroom. to your right past the stairs was a toilet. (34:44) - the gymnasium. on the right in the middle of the wall was the equipment storage room. 1st door on the left was english primary 4. second door on the left was primary 4 gaelic medium. thanks for documenting these places. i went to SJM primary, and it was sad to see the state of it, but your vid of the interior brought back memories.

[@LegoRocker1984]

It's been confirmed now that it's getting demolished. There's been another collapse of the roof and it's now classed as a danger to the public. Shame. It was my old primary school as well

[@stevenmunro2623]

Guys, I went to Greenfield Primary school and let me tell you how amazing it was seeing it even now. I have always wished to go in and explore it myself but the fact you guys have and immortalised it in film is awesome! Amazing content!

[@whocares269]

Honestly, I'm going to try see it. We were always told security is too tight to get anyone in but after losing my gran in 2020 I want to go back as its where we both went. Amazing to see the pool so in tact to this day, isn't it?

[@stevenmunro2623]

@@whocares269 I would try it myself but can see me getting stuck somewhere hahahahahahah! Go for it! I’m so surprised the pool’s still intact, it looks exactly how I remember it.

[@TheMatte791]

Great video, guys! For videography I think one of your best. The Glasgow school board buildings are definitely a very interesting topic, especially with each building designed in such an ornate way.

[@sandrawilliams9232]

Thank you for the video of Greenfield school, not only was this my school for 2 years but also my home, as my Dad was the janitor. We got use of the pool with family & friends my Brother & I learned to swim there as did friends, cousins etc. We also played hide n seek in the school. Got a bit emotional watching it.

[@kangirigungi]

"It doesn't really get repetitive no matter how many of these we do." - I very much agree. These buildings are beautiful. Too bad most of them won't be saved.

[@MrJezza31]

Thanks so much for sharing this. I used to live just across from Greenfield School, but it was always tightly locked up when I was there, and I could never get in. Had always wanted to see inside, and now I have!

[@katieh200]

I live in Glasgow ,why did they stop using these schools lovely big buildings of the past and in such a state it is a shame & a waste makes me feel really sad ,thank’s for showing us around guys 👍😉

[@jamescollins6085]

I suspect the main reason they stopped using these buildings is the enormous amount of money needed for upkeep and heating. And while beautiful, they don't make very efficient use of the space. This is the case with many older buildings, unfortunately.

[@sandramcgennity9122]

Most of these old schools were heated by coal furnace underneath the school

[@JimL1029]

Amazing video, thank you for doing this. I went to Greenfield for most of the fifties, finally moving on to Govan High. It was a fine school, and I always think of it fondly. The pool was used a lot, by schools in the area, including the high schools, youth clubs, parents clubs, and swim clubs. Connected to the pool building was another building, that was a weather shelter for the playground on the first level, the upper level was a bakery, and again students (all girls) from other schools would come to use the baking facilities. I feel not enough was done to rehabilitated this school for the community. With the swimming pool, the bakery and also a basement gym/general purpose room. Good memories though, even the snow ball fights with the kids at St Constantines across the street !

[@MostlyLoveOfMusic]

With no roof, that final school could be destroyed by rain water damage within months. Sad state. Historic structures must be protected and repurposed

[@elizabethsteele5626]

It got demolished. I think it had to do with the university.

[@joshauwharton1492]

​@@elizabethsteele5626University?

[@V19KEEandP33ETO]

Good to see you back in Glasgow. So cool to see Greenfield; used to get made to go swimming every Friday there with our primary school 🤣. Interview was great too! Keep up the good work guys 😊

[@gezzy8095]

Great video! Such a waste when we have a housing crisis and more and more people to house. Fantastic ironwork which should be saved.

[@jackiecopeland1835]

Fantastic videos of these beautiful old buildings, I’m so sad to see them crumble. I think it must be heartbreaking to see them ‘live’. Thanks for your energy and commitment to share them.

[@frasermathers2287]

Once again lads you have excelled in your craft! Watching this production and your BBC Scotland interview, made me feel so proud for you and the exploration efforts that you provide to your viewers. The Sir John Maxwell school brought back many memories for me. Although I was raised and brought up in Paisley, I served my engineering apprenticeship in Glasgow and in the 80s when I had moved on to be Transport Manager with a Glasgow based coach company, we provided daily transport to the school when the Gaelic Education Unit was based there. Was so sad to see the condition of the school now but loved all the filming that you made of it and the other schools. These buildings deserve to be saved due to the foresight that seen them built in the first place. Your BBC interview really showed your commitment to Urbex and regardless of its legal status, without individuals like yourselves making these videos, then lots of the buildings would be lost for ever with no records to look back on, so I fully applaud you for your efforts and hope that your viewers support you by what ever means they can even if that is just by subscribing and liking your videos. Keep up the good work and be safe and take care.

[@cindygibbs1964]

I love your work and the presentation of the places you explore. No nonsense...no speculating....just the facts wonderfully narrated!

[@robertramsay8837]

So sad seeing Greenfield in this state. I’ve very vivid memories of where each of my classes were, who my teachers were, the headmaster and even the janitors and Mrs Moir that done the “tuck shop”. Tragic seeing it so run down!

[@grahamrennie8415]

Loved the first school there. Before the comprehensive school system and merger with Allan Glen’s selective school in 1972 it was called City Public. My mum was a pupil from late 60’s. Was great to see inside with you guys. I’d visited recently after losing mum but just outside the school. She grew up in a street directly opposite that was lost thanks to the development of the M8 and destruction of old Townhead.

[@CaroleAnnDallas]

So sad seeing my old primary school in such a state, loved Greenfield Primary went there in the 70s-80s

[@pohjoinen]

I was surprised that these buildings have closed down so recently - from the decay I would have thought they've been abandoned for many decades. Thank you for the video!

[@LegoRocker1984]

Most of the buildings were neglected while they were still in use

[@user-pw2dq4lf2p]

Hello Marija, I had exactly the same thought. How could a building that was closed only ten years ago be in such bad condition? Dampness, of course, but I am guessing that a lot of the damage has been caused by vandalism. It is such a poor reflection on Glasgow and its administrators.

[@joanneneaves9651]

You guys have done so remarkably well, I am so happy for you. I watched you from the start of your channel and to see you now branching out into other projects is truly awesome 👌

[@Chrisssy2112]

Brilliant documentary of this school! That atrium was stunning and kind of reminded me of an atrium you did a video on at an asylum. Thank you lads!! 👍😊. Ps. Congrats for having a sponsor.. Neewer!!

[@graemeemslie8207]

Sir John Maxwell was well maintained school,whilst the Gaelic school was part of it due to the funding it received (it was situated in the middle floor with the open plan) Once the Gaelic school outgrew its accommodation and relocated. Sir John Maxwell was left to decay up until it’s closure. Such a shame you were not able to reach the 3rd floor to see the gymnasium. 7 happy years spent here

[@DEAD-DROP]

Loved the interview you guys did! Urbex got a bad name, but you guys are stetting a good example. ♥ Insane how such beautiful structures are lost every day... Amazing work capturing these locations once again!

[@barbaracameron8292]

Such good news about St. JAMES'S school. My mother started there in 1927 when she was 5. I attended Sir John Maxwell's in 1959. Hope it can be saved as well.

[@citroenrelayboxerducatomat3984]

watched the adventure with some sad thoughts... at my age now I feel for the kids of today.. no feel for adventure, sit with a mobile, laptop or one of today's technology gadgets, (of which I DO appreciate), but perhaps I was fortunate in my life not to have bad encounters etc, at my young age of maybe 10 I often left early on a Saturday morning along with my pal and literally trekked in all directions around Glasgow.. cross the Finnieston ferry, through the very old Clyde tunnel, cycled through the other tunnel , found where Shawlands was, Ibrox, Springburn, Yoker Ferry, chain pulled, and onto Renfrew !!!. always back safe and sound, but as said, I was probably lucky.. I always found empty buildings that were "open" so explored all these MANY years ago.. hope you never lose the urge to explore..

[@mickeycmajic]

WoW! Nothing short of amazing! I probably watch way more then my fair share of these Explorer videos, but I've not had one that's pin me to my chair like this one in a while. You guys have really stepping up your game with each video you produce. I applaud you guys for the work you put in. With this one, I particularly love the flashback shots from previous visits to the same location's and the historical photos that you find to add in too. As for the buildings themselves though, the artistry in the metalwork is purly stunning, we don't get anything that orante in such moderd schools these days, or any other buildings for that matter. Architects certainly don't have a chance to put some type of imagination into newer structures anymore.. It's all on bugdet! Anyway, this one was an absolute joy to watch (as always) and I'll probably be watching it again soon. I ovate you! **If there's anyone on here who isn't either Subscribing or support then on Patreon, then please consider doing at least one of them. Preferably both!** Thanks you!

[@jam8134]

Sir John Maxwell School was the primary I went to sad to see it in this state 😢 great to see you get entry this time brings back a lot of memories

[@harrypeat3917]

Great vid, great channel. Made even greater for me by spotting the interior of a facelift scirocco. Great choice in car ;)

[@Urbandoned]

Hello fellow connoisseur

[@michailokeefeMooMoo]

Three great places today as always great video

[@BaconZillaX]

Was about to preorder the magazine since your guys' work is awesome, but then disappointment because I can't get it shipped to the US :( Hope this becomes an option in the future!

[@Urbandoned]

Hi Amanda, sorry about that. I have just activated shipping to the US on our website. This magazine should be available for you now :)

[@martinsallenger5526]

What a lovely old building,architecture was spectacular,especially the atrium that was great throws so much light in the building,it's a shame to see the old swimming pool being demolished,it's terrible to see lovely buildings decaying away like this,thanks for all the information and history that you have found out, great explor thanks for sharing 👍

[@williamwilliam5242]

This was a pure belter of a video boys. Loved it very much

[@chasns]

I worked at a school in Gouda (NL) for three years of which the building was around a hundred years old. It added so much to the atmosphere in- and outside the school! Such a shame these (once) beautiful buildings are left to decay or are even demolished. Modern school buildings are so sterile and lifeless, it’s much more fun to teach at and attend a school with a great history.

[@DaveInBridport]

My daughter lives in Glasgow. Renovated Victorian tenement. Thankfully the original doors, bannisters, green and yellow tiles, glazing and stone stairs remain.

[@Kaia-da-cat]

maxwells in pollokshaws is now demolished... my grandfather attended that school. hurt to see his memories in rubble.

[@carolinehoward180]

What stunning footage. You guys really deserve all the success in the world for your efforts and I hope your magazine launch goes super well. 🖤🖤🖤

[@stephaniemcquillan1930]

I love these old schools. Good news about the school that’s being restored and reused

[@elizabethsteele5626]

Allen Glen school was demolished

[@freemebaby26]

Thank you for posting the video off old Glasgow schools , it's such a shame that vandals get enjoyment in destroying lovely building , it's a part of Glasgow history ,its should be appreciated!

[@weesdc51]

Thought you might like a litle update on the Stirling Maxwell school. Following a further collapse of the roof, it has sadly now been decided that the building is too dangerous to save, and will now be demolished. They have said they will try to save as much of the original stonework and architecture as possible. Very sad about this as it's such a beautiful building and deserved so much more love and attention. Of course, this decision may also be due to the fact that so many new houses have been built around this area lately...

[@jankarel6454]

Such lovely old buildings, but I had to wonder what would have happened if one of them had ever caught on fire with so many children in it, and so many steps to navigate to get out of the building. Maybe that's why all the schools I went to only had one story.

[@markm-ci6rj]

I really do not understand how the people who run these council get away with abandoning these buildings. Firstly it costs to keep them even if empty. If they sold them immediatly they become surplus then they can be converted into offices, apartments, shops, restraunts and they would get more money for them.

[@richardburton2726]

Happy new year to all the Urbandonded team,just a quick question,which was the video were your sailing across the firth of forth in edinburgh please...i'd love to see it...best regards..richard...

[@Urbandoned]

It’s coming soon! Happy New Year 👍🏼

[@richardburton2726]

@@Urbandoned okay cheers,I thought I'd missed it 👍

[@viperscot1]

Wonderful excellent still so sad to see how they're deteriorated Hope the community get the help they need to preserve that school building Seen so many old school building destroyed or left too rot When in building school in wishaw/motherwell it was right next to the old ravencraig steel works an old school was used for this it had an atrium stunning banasters oak block flooring high ceilings no suspended ones fitted class rooms off the atrium you guys would have loved it just. Got those things that's was in the 1990's Think it was built about the same times as the ones in the video now it been turned into flats at least it's saved keep up the excellent informative quality content bestest from Scotland

[@biggaburd]

The second school in this video is City Public on St James Road , not Allan Glen . Allan Glen was originally where the main entrance of the new City of Glasgow College is now

[@bigboomer1013]

I jave an interest in old abandoned schools and keep getting dreams of them. For the most part, it's either me dreaming of my school and then finding a blocked of secret hallway of the original school design and would look something like this. Old, rundown, kinda creepy with the chipping paint and color choices, but still beautiful and somehow still in good condition to where it looks like it's still salvageable. I would also get dream similar to it but instead of a school, its finding a secret room that has the same asthetic as the school or an old abandoned Victorian dollhouse. Even if scary and uneasy, I still love those dreams.

[@tomfrumtarn]

My old secondary school was built at a similar time to these I think, externally it has a similar look at least. Sadly it's now a car park it's modern replacement. Despite being hundreds of miles away its cool how the corridors, staircases etc. in this vid all remind me of my old school.

[@gary0768]

Sir John Maxwell School was my primary school from 1974 to 1980, now demolished, so sad

[@jaycruzsemple]

Really sad I missed you guys it would have been nice to have met yours next time use it up Glasgow I wish you could have visited a sawmill in Bearsden Road it is a 1930s Art Deco building and it is about to be demolished would have been great if you guys got to visit the Old sawmill in Bearsden Road Glasgow before it gets knocked down 1930s Art Deco building

[@ThatGirlAmanda2525]

Once again another great video. Love seeing buildings from my home town Glasgow and it's surrounding area. There is a fantastic proper in whiteinch yous should check out. Love the idea of the magazine definitely worth a purchase

[@stephenpearson3153]

Shocking how our parents were treated. No wonder we are f**k up. Makes me feel sad. The youth of today have it so easy. Or am I just passing the misery on😔

[@markm-ci6rj]

Excelent video as always!

[@-robster-robster-]

got a very recent drone video of the sir john maxwell school, ( on the pollockshaws arcade video ) boards up with reigart stamped on them , this looks to be a demolition company so the place looks doomed

[@montybeau5679]

great work as ever

[@lesleydevlin3656]

It closed well before that my daughter went to aftercare in one of there classrooms and she is now 22 she was 7 when they moved the kids out

[@AdamH108TA]

Outstanding video chaps

[@stephenpearson3153]

I feel the sadness in these places

[@lyndsaysmith6452]

There are 2 abandoned schools in coatbridge that look simpler to these schools outside, never been inside them though.

[@ThemeParksAndAttractions]

Great video

[@mrsh_2329]

So sad seeing my old school in such a state of disrepair

[@Andy-From-England]

Fantastic video guys they soon go into decline specially the JM school only 11years been abandoned goes like that

[@jamiec2023]

Good so see you back in Scotland. Not sure if you were aware there was a large fire at the old RAI hospital you visited last year in Paisley just a couple of weeks ago

[@viperscot1]

Heard about that so sad

[@michaelmccullough7892]

When where yous in Greenock?as I seen some of Greenock in your car traveling footage .

[@raveenbernard]

Whats the background music song 1:15 ? ❤️

[@myrescuecats3028]

I’ve seen this before it’s an amazing school.

[@LegoRocker1984]

The roof collapse at Sir John Maxwell is from the amount of neglect, vandalism, the stripping of metal leading to major water damage. Fire was NOT the cause of the collapse. If there had been a fire, there would have been a lot evidence of charging on the outside and even inside. Not to mention that it would have been left to burn to a point of not making it worth trying to save and would most likely have been fully demolished by now.

[@Knockseekfind]

Another great video well done 👏 lads and you are so young please 🙏 take care your more important try not to do very dangerous things please 🙏 take care enjoying your videos magnificent 🤩🙏💯

[@Doug94565]

I went to Greenfield late 60s early 70s then off to Govan High. Shame to see it in this state.

[@LegoRocker1984]

Just thought you guys might like to know that the old Sir John Maxwell primary school has now been confirmed for demolition.

[@nataliesmith303]

I wish modern schools did such beautiful swimming pools 🥺

[@joerosenthal7025]

Where are the mannaquins from Bellahouston

[@GayleBright-lo5eb]

History of the school look in your town. It have different things said about this school or other . Offsted report.❤

[@8skellerns]

Sadly allot of buildings have gone to be demolished or disrepair simply because they are not wheelchair accessible........

[@aliorr9356]

Scotland had the best education system in the world at one point and this is what's left of it.

[@MostlyLoveOfMusic]

What sort of boots do you wear? You're walking over a lot of glass and other debris

[@alyshia7310]

how do you get inside the school

[@chrishines6048]

Tell you what that school is in far better condition then my old school which closed in 2015

[@awfurfracksake]

Coming back here after hearing that John Maxwell is being demolished

[@sandramcgennity9122]

Why can't they just save these old schools and make them into flats, instead leaving them to rot, then have no choice but to pull them down. My dad went to Greenfield St School in the 50s, and it's a bloody shame.These schools are part of Glasgow's history and not to be abandoned for new cheaply made schools, which will not stand the test of time

[@MostlyLoveOfMusic]

It's somewhat odd that you would do interviews and put your faces out there given that some people would consider some of your visits inside various buildings to be illegal. It's a weird grey area because you are also doing something in the public interest, to share and potentially help to preserve historic structures.

[@arandombox5176]

in the uk tresspass is not a crime as long as they don't damage any property and leave when asked. Other than that its a civil matter

[@MostlyLoveOfMusic]

@@arandombox5176 ah that's reasonable

[@highrisingglasgow]

the pollokshaws wan got demolished :(

[@JazyG2510]

I'm 100% sure that Any abandoned properties such as the old school buildings will infact be.. Haunted! You could just investigate the whole building of your choice.. They are some unrested souls that still there.. And can be caught on camera if any unexplained activity is ongoing.. So I'd watch out and be careful about stepping into them...

[@tamarahenderson5241]

Love

[@MaytayMaya]

Nicest buildings in Glasgow.

[@eprohoda]

yahoo~Like it- how breathtakin !goodbye!~

[@Fran_SG]

Vandals should go to jail for a long time… Nice video, thanks!!!

[@59patrickw]

Two sets of stairs one boys one girls who many staires would you have to put in now days with all the difrent sorts of sexualalety it was a lot simpler back in he day

[@GayleBright-lo5eb]

Edwardian In to Victorian Elizabethan to-date of new age Academic,of war involvement .

[@jenniferbookless]

I will demolished Pollokshaws school 4

[@kpurban1310]

Something about this video, perhaps the into within itself, has outdone a lof of your previous work.

[@kamran_minhas_vlogs]

Studied till 4th grade at sir John maxwell primary school Glasgow 🥲