Abandoned Scotland - Torwood Castle

A go Fund me account has been set up to help restore this castle. Please donate if you can and more videos will be made to show you how the restoration goes. www.gofundme.c...
A rare chance to walk through this Scottish Castle. Its thought construction started in 1566, though some parts maybe older.
From 1957 until 1995 it was owned by Gordon MacLachlan Miller, who served with the Royal Navy Fleet Air Arm during WWII, flying Swordfish torpedo bombers on HMS Fencer from 1943 until 1945.

[@scoutthedoggie2002]

A GoFund me account has been set up to help restore this castle, please donate if you can via this link www.gofundme.com/f/torwood-castle-restoration

[@psychedelicaoftheblackbutt2725]

@@jessicaalexandra306 Possibly they mean preserve, as in prevent any further deterioration. Any request for donations should be safeguarded by a trustee.

[@scoutthedoggie2002]

@@psychedelicaoftheblackbutt2725 All funds raised are handed straight to a castle Trustee. This account was verified by Go Fund Me at the end of October 2021

[@NepentheBlue]

My heart and non-existent bank account cry out to buy and restore this lovely old place.

[@mosescarolina9733]

I'm SO with you on that!!👊💗 I think that's a problem the world faces....the ppl with the resources don't care and the ones with none care the most.

[@stuartkelly3106]

5 to 10 million I would say

[@amnoahwielwabbit3837]

I think it will remain Open Plan for many years to come.

[@lindacloustonwendt1302]

I wish too

[@DebbiePike77]

I don't know why this castle was left to ruin by vandalizers. I am doing my family tree, and on my 2nd great grandmothers side to my father, I found the Forresters living in this castle hired by the King to make military weapons. My dna showed extreme kinship to that side of the family. My 7th and up were great grandfathers , the Lockharts in Lee Castle.

[@johnnyrocket9695]

Debra Ann Pike there is only one way to truly know.... go make some weapons

[@sharonarmstrong1120]

Seems like a lot of these abandoned castles are in Scotland. I live in U. S. But I am going to donate because this is out history people...maybe not directly, indirectly. It is a shame so many busted their butts to build these gorgeous places and they are just forgotten. Come on people. If you don't live in Scotland and can't help that way donate...or something!!!!!

[@scoutthedoggie2002]

Sharon. Thank you for watching and commenting. And a big thank you for donating. I will have an updated video available soon to show the work done to the castle recently, finds and showing where the money raised is being spent.

[@smokinggunsaloon208]

@@scoutthedoggie2002 Did you get round to making the 2nd video update?

[@JaimieJo]

Such a beautiful castle. I hope Gary can get some grants to help restore it.

[@scoutthedoggie2002]

I hope so too

[@roxnpennies]

Just to think some of those stones witnessed the complete history of the place. Wow. Thank you for sharing.

[@scoutthedoggie2002]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@sallyannedwards4127]

Too bad the National Trust or some Heritage foundation could not take this marvelous castle over and get it restored! What a loss! And its also an archaeological loss as well! What a shame such a magnificent castle! You did a great job filming also. When you heard the noises of someone else in the castle it creeped me out I got goose bumps on my arms. I was expecting a ghost or somebody to pop out at any second! Lol! Hope you give us more videos. Its the closest I will ever get to beautiful Scotland. I am half Welsh and half Irish! But I love Scotland also! I felt as you were walking through it that I was right there walking along side you! Closest I will ever get I guess! Keep making videos I love them!

[@jeffbaxter8770]

I would love a narration of the historical highlights of these castles. Who lived there, who overnighted there, any battles warded off etc. Fascinating.

[@connieflynt4980]

Love this ! The build was so intricate. Surprising ! What would be so cool is if you talked a little about the history . Thank you .

[@scoutthedoggie2002]

I would talk about the history, but if I got one fact they slightest bit wrong, then the trolls would be on my back in a second.

[@mikealphapappa2491]

Good lord, what a sad sight. Such a terrible waste of such a beautiful piece of history! Bless you for intending to restore it, or at least trying to preserve what is left. I shall definitely send some funds to help you with your project!

[@scoutthedoggie2002]

Glad you enjoyed the video. We are working to save it and we will

[@lesliepfeifer8518]

That was THE COOLEST VIDEO!!! I was spellbound.....how awesome to explore these places! All the history...I have got to go to Scottland!!!

[@shargomol3572]

I find it sad to see these places left as a shell, and think of the first stones that were put in place. Please do more of these video's, I'm in Canada, but I'm Scottish and I've never been there. Thank you, I'm seeing it through your eyes

[@jeffforrester5896]

Thank you so much for sharing this. I’m so excited to see this. As a Forrester who’s finding out more about my family history. This is really cool!

[@scoutthedoggie2002]

Thanks for watching and commenting

[@marynichols438]

First, let me thank you for taking us on a tour of this wonderful place. I would love to have seen it in its prime. There are so many books and crannies to investigate. I don't know if this castle is haunted or not, but I felt such overwhelming loneliness in certain parts of the tour. I am very emotional right now. Thank you for a fantastic video.

[@rgvtexas8391]

If those walls could talk, oh my. The stories they would tell.

[@scoutthedoggie2002]

I find out more about this place all the time. Just yesterday I read an account of William Wallace attacking a castle close to here called, Airth Castle, after which he and his army returned back to Torwood Castle.

[@pelley015]

several of these highland clan castles were inhabited by my wife's ancestors,thank you for posting it's great to seeing an around it.

[@gardenglory6624]

amazing. CAn't this place be restored.

[@MostlyCastles]

That's an amazing building. Fascinating. Thanks for sharing this wonderful place.

[@scoutthedoggie2002]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@racheltaylor6578]

It's a real shame to see it in such a poor state.

[@gardenglory6624]

absolutely. the first thing I thought when I saw it in the first few seconds of this video was "WOW!" then I thought too bad its all abandoned. It was once a beautiful place. The stories this place must hold.

[@theScottexan]

How is it that there is no one to care for or even restore such an important part of Scotland's history?

[@michielvdvlies3315]

you can make a wonderful building out of it

[@firewaterbydesign]

@@theScottexan That was exactly what I was thinking too! It's really sad to see it like that. I could picture the people inside with the fireplaces going. I sure hope that someone gets to it soon before there is nothing left to salvage.

[@sarahstrong7174]

Unfortunately money is more & more concentrated in the hands of very few & this is one of the more minor side-effects.

[@wandacampbell337]

It is so cool how things were built back in the day. They really knew what they were doing. I love this video thank you

[@scoutthedoggie2002]

Glad you enjoyed this Wanda, thanks for commenting.

[@brianshaker3512]

i think this castle is haunted I've been in it it's very eeeeeerrrrrryyyyyy my friend from Denny Gary Grant used to go there wen he was a kid and knew the guy gordon wen he owned it he used to help Gordon tidy up the place it's a big project for someone and William Wallace drank oot the well up there so much history to this castle I love going there to visit

[@scoutthedoggie2002]

Gary now lives in the castle, protecting it from the vandals. Oh and yes it is haunted, as Gary will confirm, even I heard the ghosts on the last time I went to visit Gary.

[@mosescarolina9733]

Gary GRANT?!?! Tell him his long lost cousin in Rockingham, NC, USA says "Hey fam!💗" to him!! 😂

[@mikealphapappa2491]

Bless Gary for taking up such a lonely but important task!

[@awomansfriend5784]

I would love to go here think it’s incredible to be still standing. Would love to know the history of the place.

[@psychedelicaoftheblackbutt2725]

@@scoutthedoggie2002 I don't believe in the supernatural myself, but I believe that others do. What is the footfall of the area? Is it quite remote? I imagined the main hall being used as a cafeteria for anyone passing through.

[@justAnne49]

We were just up there yesterday at Torwood Castle and the blue pool,we live down in Denny not far to walk on a lovely day with stunning views and amazing wildlife,loving your video so far

[@scoutthedoggie2002]

Thanks Anne, good to read that a fellow Denny person is visiting. Do take the footpath up to the Brooch, its worth a look.

[@mosescarolina9733]

Ty for these videos!! I've hit subscribe for sure. I'm a NC Scot-American who still lives on the land my family, McDonald, have lived on since we came from Scotland in 1766 so needless to say, pride in my Scottish heritage is STEEPED in me. My dream is to go to the Highlands & hear a gaelic speaking person before I die. In fact, my mother was McNair and also Grant & Douglas(s) are my ancestors. Ty for giving me a link to my past in RT. Plus, you are a perfect host for me bc you know exactly when to talk (not a lot of talking is my dag videos) and that thick Scot accent is AWESOME!! 👊💗👍

[@Zey-The-Mouse]

one of my favourite's from you :) , gosh the castle had lots of rooms it was like a maze and that huge fireplace gosh :)

[@kaysridgedell3404]

An exciting adventure makes one’s imaginative thoughts fly around in ones head. The best castle ruins I have ever seen. Thanks

[@AmirKhan-vx3mz]

Wow! Very nice and interesting site. I love and like Scotland very much. I'm from South Asia, an undergraduate student of English studies and English Literature. One day I'll visit to my imaginary Scotland. Thanks for sharing this amazing video!

[@drapoorv]

Very Nice...Love Scottish Castles and Mansions

[@retamathis2395]

Thank you for taking me on so many journes i have enjoyed them if your camping out or looking into castles thank you

[@scoutthedoggie2002]

Glad you like them!

[@mykingisbetterthanyours4346]

Thank you I've been watching your videos I just watched the Bannockburn house that u made I have been learning about Scotland when I looked into my family last name originates from Scotland I love your videos I hope you keep making more

[@scoutthedoggie2002]

Thank you for watching and commenting. Got plenty more videos on the way. Once spring time starts, I will be off out on my motorcycle filming castles n stuff.

[@QuBoadicea69]

This would’ve been a wonderful castle in its day. Most castles are not this detailed and homey. I think it would’ve been a cozy place to live and it’s nice to see someone is trying to restore it. I hope they go all the way with that. Situated in the area of Falkirk, I’m betting it also has some interesting history to look into. Very interesting.

[@scoutthedoggie2002]

The history is staggering, from Roman era, right up to recent times. Even the most recent owner, who bought it in the 1950s had an amazing life, flying torpedo bombers during WWII in Russia and more.

[@view1st]

The National Trust Scotland might want to renovate and preserve this old castle, though it may be too decrepit and non-commercial for them.

[@lindatimmons3675]

Some parts of this castle look pretty remarkable to be as old as it is and abandoned

[@scoutthedoggie2002]

It was inhabited from the late 50s until late 90s, the owner lived in some of the upper rooms. It's been cleaned up and cleared recently and the old person who stays there full time is Fredo the cat, king mouser of the castle.

[@54ginga]

Thank you for this video. Would love to see this restored 😊

[@scoutthedoggie2002]

So would I Linda, but the person trying to protect and restore it has a serious lack of funds and is getting no help from anyone.

[@kieranvann1083]

i was up there today and i thought it was creepy as hell im sure that i saw a shadow in the room that you see at the bottom of the staircase as you first come into the castle but there was a pretty nice view from the rooftop though

[@johnporteous7972]

Kieran Vann been sealed back up on momday:-(

[@mosescarolina9733]

I'm a McDonald from NC, USA and it sure warms my heart to see a Scot in the Highlands with Eminem as your pic!!!👊😂 I'd bet $20 we GOTTA be related down the line!! Intelligence TOTALLY runs in family lines, right?!? Gotta be!!💗

[@GoodbyTooSoon]

I am a decendant of the forrester clan. I live in the USA.

[@winnifredforbes8712]

the inspector Perhaps you should contact Deborah Ann Pike. That's the name above your comment on this page.

[@lindacloustonwendt1302]

Nice to meet you

[@lindacloustonwendt1302]

I'm a Clouston Clan Sinclair

[@hunterfoster1714]

I'm a decendant as well

[@michaelkling2994]

Truly heartbreaking to see it treated with such disrespect..

[@scoutthedoggie2002]

We will save it, I promise.

[@tomtom21194]

It'd take millions but can you imagine rennovating this to live in? Lots of work but seriously cool project

[@scoutthedoggie2002]

We are trying, if we have even just save it from more damage, then thats a bonus.

[@ianbrown3493]

I live in torwood and its such a shame this once beautiful castle is left to disappear into history

[@user-zn9po2nycgtdkkkkkk]

I love this castle has deep history of Scotland. I think many scottish people want this castle will be renovated . I want to know more info and history of this castle because I live in overseas .🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿👍💓

[@zubaidakablan6782]

They shouid keep that place in a good stat so tourists visits and makes a good impression about that place. Thanks for sharing.

[@scoutthedoggie2002]

Tourists are now allowed in and the caretaker will give them a free guided tour. I hope you can visit one day.

[@giselle.rose.marquez]

It seems incredible to me to hear so clearly a language that is not mine, (I speak Spanish) even I heard words that didn´t know before, of course knew some English but to be sure looked them up in the dictionary. Amazing, thanks for sharing. I wish you and your family the best for 2021! Greetings from Uruguay. Mary&Javier.

[@scoutthedoggie2002]

Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment. Lovely to hear from a viewer in Uruguay.

[@giselle.rose.marquez]

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[@MJCain-ye1uo]

Restore this beautiful piece of history!!!!

[@scoutthedoggie2002]

Hopefully it will at least be saved.

[@daveclark9233]

Just a short walk from home. great place to walk to

[@notahamster333]

Are there crackheads in abandoned Scotland?

[@carrienecas9867]

What a shame this wonderful old castle is in ruins.....imagine the stories it could tell!

[@angietyndall7337]

P.S. ❤👀@ these old castles around the land of my ancestors in Scotland. Thanks.😁

[@allisontempleton]

Such a shame what a beautiful castle I don’t understand why ppl destroy things like this

[@GriethDay]

Excellent video! You encapsulated the mystery of history with this abandoned castle. Subscribed! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@scoutthedoggie2002]

Thanks for watching, commenting and subscribing, much appreciated.

[@cynthialewis7460]

Such a shame people used this castle which must have been beautiful in its day as a dumping ground. Such lovely brick work and detail it has. I would have loved to see it in its prime.

[@scoutthedoggie2002]

We are working to save it as it is, it will never be restored but it will be safe and saved. Just this morning I had a member of the UK Parliament in my home for over an hour, he was just there to help with the castle.

[@debbiegates2204]

It's very sad when people think they have to vandalized ancient property, I hope it can be restored back to the original plan

[@scoutthedoggie2002]

Yeah its a shame people feel the need to vandalise places like this, but hopefully now, we have it protected.

[@susansunshine5811]

awesome video a true castle...

[@chitrachannelvlog4822]

Wow its rock solid... greetings from Singapore

[@scoutthedoggie2002]

Thanks for watching and commenting, lovely to hear from a viewer in Singapore.

[@DementedCaver]

Even in its state ruin, this place still looks cool.

[@scoutthedoggie2002]

Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@thegrandcanyonisegypt2489]

am amazed at how well fortified it still is if 19 century masons built it i would be hard pressed to walk across those wooden paths..lol

[@thrillseeker217]

great video! do more of such content!

[@scoutthedoggie]

I will, I know many odd places around here, such as a lime stone mine which was abandoned 600 years ago, its really creepy.

[@rick8447]

scoutthedoggie Looking forward man

[@forgottenclassics4763]

where is the limestone mine?

[@andyyoung1719]

At one time itwas in the possession of a wartime fleer air arm pilot who was living in thhe ruin and working to restore it he used the kutchen as living quaeters and a platform at the top of the restored part of the main staircase for a bedroom.

[@scoutthedoggie2002]

Yes it was owned by him, I only met him once. By total chance, he trained at RNAS Jackdaw, which is up at Crail and so I have probably stood in his old barrack room as I have been all over that old base.

[@mariamjehn7071]

Crazy beautiful ruins...lovely...thank you....

[@scoutthedoggie2002]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@sarachapman953]

I wonder how many Scottish castles are slowly going to ruin like this, well done a nice walk round hope to see more I will subscribe best wishes mikey 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@scoutthedoggie2002]

From Torwood, I could walk to another three bits of land where the castles are completely gone. Im sure others will disappear in time.

[@babycharliebrown]

Interesting and creepy! You should definitely do more. Well filmed!

[@kwf1958]

scoutthedoggie2002 did you find the door open and the place not secured? When I was there a few years back the keeper of the place, a mister Coleman, gave my wife and I a tour of the place but the graffiti was there then and it was locked up.

[@iMertin90]

Ken Forrester im from this place mate. 26 now and we used to party in the big grand hall way back in 2007-2010 ish and we cleaned up never made a mess. Wee arseholes wrecked the place. I mean I am from torwood

[@iMertin90]

Ken Forrester from Denny and plean

[@eleanorcurrie6508]

Great video. Such a shame to see our heritage with graffiti like that. I wish the young could appreciate these buildings more. Maybe they will when older; when sadly, it's too late. Just a wee suggestion, with the utmost respect. When filming these videos you are very thorough in mentioning which part of the building your in, e.g kitchen etc., but please could you give just a little bit of background as to the location and history of the family who lived there etc? for the sake of any overseas viewers. Most enjoyable. Thank you for the nice journey. Regards from Prestwick UK but previously Kilsyth.

[@toddleahy8002]

Really sad to see such a beautiful place going to waste and ruin.

[@scoutthedoggie2002]

We will save it Todd.

[@RedcoatsReturn]

This shouldn’t be allowed to happen with Scotland heritage. Where is the SNP now?

[@clairefunnell8481]

Wow! This was neat. I lo've castles. Great vid. Cheers. Greetings from Toronto Canada

[@scoutthedoggie2002]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@cherylboudrie6172]

"This place looks Creepy to me,Wow!!!"

[@yaddahaysmarmalite4059]

What that place looked like back in the day. The daily activities that took place.

[@scoutthedoggie2002]

The famous people who visited, Kings and Queens of Scotland, if only the walls could tell us

[@EddieTheBear]

Oooo~. Interesting view. I love it!

[@KimberlySays...]

NICE CAMERA-WORK! 👍 Impressive.😉

[@scoutthedoggie2002]

Thank you

[@JagBetty]

It was locked when we visited but we spoke to the owner who said he’s doing it up. Looks like we missed a great explore..

[@scoutthedoggie2002]

He will often let people in and give them a guided tour, but as he really is in the middle of renovations, it is sometimes not safe to allow people in, with possible falling stonework etc.

[@forgottenclassics4763]

i took my wife up a few days ago.Place is in a right mess with debris and graffiti.Could be a great tourist attraction if it was cleaned up with all proceeds going to its renovation. good vid by the way.

[@XQ94]

Thanks for the tour!

[@scoutthedoggie2002]

Glad you enjoyed this

[@charlesjensen7918]

Sir. Thank You so much for that wonderful tour. Alba gu Brath. Big Smiles. CMJ Canada

[@scoutthedoggie2002]

Glad you enjoyed this Charles.

[@kevinrussell6530]

LOVE the background music for this cool, mysterious video! Great choice!

[@scoutthedoggie2002]

Thank you very much!

[@jbrodgers3551]

Agree about the music- how was it done? Would be great to see the credits for it.

[@andrewsmith-cm9qw]

fascinating theres a old castle at Dunure outside of Ayr that would be worth a visit used to be the home of the Kennedys

[@spunky6180]

I do feel heartbroken about it. I wish Dorp the Scottish Dragon could help.

[@scoutthedoggie2002]

Thanks for watching and commenting

[@Sean-ws9je]

If I Was There I Don't Care What Anybody Said To Me I Would Take It Upon Myself To Clear The Building Of Debris And Set Up A Petition To Have That Place Restored And Go About Asking Big Time Lottery Winners To Help Fund It Then Once Restored I Would Want To Move Onto The Next Restoration Job Leaving Behind Me A Legacy Of Restored Buildings For The Rest Of The World And The Nation To Enjoy And Be Proud Of ❤️👍

[@bessiemann7468]

What a shame to see it in this shape.Could you imagine living it this castle when it was built

[@scoutthedoggie2002]

Thanks for watching and commenting Bessie

[@Mariposa1217]

We Are Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 🌹🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@scoutthedoggie2002]

Thanks for watching and commenting

[@Lisa-sb3qt]

Was it just me that was waiting on someone jumping out ?lol

[@Sean-ws9je]

That Place Should Be Restored 👍❤️

[@kiplindsay8413]

Excellent!

[@scoutthedoggie2002]

Thanks for watching and commenting Kip

[@pamelahelengunchick654]

TAKE ONE OF THOSE DOORS.................. OMG BEAUTIFUL OLD RELIC!!!

[@kim11757]

I would move there tomorrow. Thanks

[@andrewccochrane8052]

the NTS carried out a survey of this castle and declared it to be bryond restoration in 2001 reports were displayed to the local council and suggested the site should be declared dangerous and fenced of with security the council said it would be much cheaper to flatten it rather than secure it the NTS would not allow it and said it should be allowed to decay naturally they argue still to this very day about the issue thats 22 years and still nothing done there were i believe some people volounteers started to restore some of it but were told they had to down tools by falkirk council reason for this is unknown the only person that lives there now has been there for over 280 years

[@dragon-sb6hc]

Really enjoyed the video

[@thinkpositive6970]

Nice exploration. Great video

[@carlyncordingly7775]

Castles are magical !

[@amnoahwielwabbit3837]

Definitely not wind and water tight. I’m sure it still had windows and a roof “when I was there” the 60’s, and Naw, .............. No the *1660’s* ! (A bit a Denny humour there if ye read carefully). Well done gents, splendid wee video, thanks for the memories of “Older Days and Times”. Goodwill Zwelithini = King of the Zulu’s (FYI)

[@scoutthedoggie2002]

There was a fella living there in the 60s, he bought it and worked on it until the 90s. Now though its a Denny man living in there, restoring it

[@oceanrealm]

Oh... I enjoyed this!! Thank you!

[@daltongregory6805]

So sad to see the disrespect and grafetti. How ever did all that debris get into the first floor? Hopefully it will be restored or at least saved even in its current condition.

[@scoutthedoggie2002]

We think the pervious owner was storing stone in there for use to rebuild parts of the castle. It's mostly clear now, with the new carer having used the stone, securing many walls and just doing a good tidy up.

[@TheSeanm102]

thx for the upload looks as if the last owner tried to fix the place up a bit

[@carlyncordingly7775]

It’s a shame people have to deface and destroy all the old buildings or respect ! I’m a fan of old and abandoned buildings !

[@sarahmaas5344]

I was given a private tour through the castle in 2005 by Andrew Bryce. It was a prearranged tour as the castle was locked and secured. There was no rubble, that has all been brought in by inconsiderate people who like to spoil things for others and have no respect for the history of the place. Wish they would put the locks on it again and have a trustee supervise its viewing...just as they did when I was there...!!

[@ellierfromthebronx4531]

What a shame to let these beautiful castles go to hell...

[@jeffbaxter8770]

Thank you so much. Keep it up please.

[@foureyeddragon00]

Sad to see a piece of history vandalized.

[@thinkpositive6970]

Brave man exploring in a creepy castle

[@pelley015]

Lady Isobel Mackintosh lived here

[@jonathanmiller4467]

Who rides on the court gale winds controls its ghosts. The dews of summer fell hard here by night fall. The moon, sweet regent of the sky, now only see's ruin's that grow nearby.

[@alicewatt4154]

Another great video loved it

[@janelovesy2399]

Really Great ! Thanks

[@HarcusCGTV]

Loving this mate, thanks. I grew up in the central belt, but Ive no idea where this is. How is the GoFundMe account getting on? im sure some Americans/Canadians would put in on helping this project. I'd love to see it restored to its glory.

[@scoutthedoggie2002]

The Gofund me is doing OK, every little helps, most contributions are from Americans, hopefully they can all visit one day and see the place they are saving.