URBAN EXPLORATION OF ABANDONDED CALDWELL HOUSE BY DRONE

DOING A URBAN EXPLORATION OF ABANDONED CALDWELL HOUSE NEAR PAISLEY WITH THE DJI AVATA 2. I VISITED HERE AS A PRIMARY SCHOOL KID TO ENTERTAIN THE DISABLED CHILDREN RESIDENT HERE AS A SCHOOL DAY OUT AND THE MEMORY HAS ALWAYS STUCK WITH ME. HOW QUICKLY A GRAND MANOR HOUSE CAN BE TAKEN BACK BY MOTHER NATURE.
Caldwell House was a historic mansion located in the village of Uplawmoor, East Renfrewshire, Scotland. It was the centre of the Caldwell Estate until the beginning of the 20th century when the cost of upkeep led to it being sold to the local council. They put it to use as a hospital for the mentally insane and later a children’s home until it was closed and abandoned in 1985. It has remained abandoned since.
Records of an estate at Caldwell can be dated back to 1294 when it neighboured the forest of Forenze, a favoured hunting location of the high stewards of Scotland who were tasked with overseeing the domestic affairs of the royal household. The Mure family’s first connection to Caldwell was in 1328 when Gilchrist Mure of Cowdams married the heiress of Caldwell. The estate grew throughout the 15th century and the family became to be called the Mures of Caldwell.
The Mures held favour with the Scottish royal family although there was some questionable behaviour. John Mure of Caldwell was murdered in an feud with the Cunningham family of Aiket in 1570 and his son Robert was jailed for harassing his tenants by James VI. At this time, the family lived in a castle on the estate, part of which remains as Caldwell Tower.

[@Steve53]

Jim this one of them flights where the Avata excels, at a slower pace this little drone is so gentle, the house was perfect for the flight you have captured, even though the drone screams like a banshee the footage was so serene, this is one of my favourites of yours, well done this was epic Jim. 👏👏👏👍.

[@jimthorleydronefootage]

Oh thanks Steve ai really appreciate that buddy and I done this with thr avata 2 she's very quiet compared to the original but i agree with you 💯 this is a job the avata does well enjoy your evening buddy 👍

[@ninja-japan]

It's a cool flight as always.There is a sense of art in the ruins. The soothing music complements the video. Thanks for sharing, my friend.🥷🇯🇵

[@jimthorleydronefootage]

Thank you for your visit and kind comment enjoy your day 🙏

[@FXWalesAnnaAlf]

This was really interesting to see Jim and to hear about your history at this place as a child entertaining residents her. Musy have been quite eerie seeing nature take over this old mansion like it always does. You captured it so well with your drone. Fascinating place and so big ! Lovely location. That was great ~ Anna 👍

[@jimthorleydronefootage]

Thank you Anna yes in just over 40 years, it went from a magnificent home to this it's amazing how quickly Mother Nature can take a place back. Thank you for your continued support it's much appreciated you guys have a great week 🙏

[@naturecheck2728]

Very nice flight 😊👌 !! Your presentation of this old ruin is really fantastic 👍 . Keep it up!! Best wishes from Germany 🇩🇪 from "Nature Check" 👋👋 *Like 36*

[@jimthorleydronefootage]

Thank you my friend it's appreciated enjoy your evening 👍

[@IcelandVideoGallery]

I love Abandoned houses. This one is cool and you did a great job filming it with your Drone. Love it. Thanks for sharing. All the best.

[@jimthorleydronefootage]

Thank you my friend enjoy your day 🙏

[@CraigKoppel]

These are some beautiful ruins. You are really maneuvering in some tight spaces. I like that you get nice and close. Too many people fly a mile up and stay there. Well done. 👍13

[@jimthorleydronefootage]

Thanks Craig that's where I feel the avatas Excel in that type of environment, and yeah, there were some real tight spots had a wee sweat on by the end of that flight lol enjoy your day Craig 🙏

[@EURAMBLER]

good sharing 👌

[@jimthorleydronefootage]

Cheers buddy 👍

[@chillhopmusic000]

It's amazing to be able to see every nook and cranny of such an old historic building. Great work my dear!! From Canada 🇨🇦

[@jimthorleydronefootage]

Thank you enjoy the rest of your weekend 🙏

[@ladyintheskyuk]

Great one Jim. Fantastic footage of the old place. Nicely flown. 👍👍

[@jimthorleydronefootage]

@ladyintheskyuk Thank you, Yvonne 🙏

[@scottturnersailingwithamit8083]

This is what the avata was made for you could never get these shots just by walking around the flying is just amazing to be able to squeeze through these tight spots is incredible 👍🏆👏

[@jimthorleydronefootage]

Cheers Buddy yeah this in my opinion, is the avatas niche where it really excells 👍

[@droneshakk]

Truly stunning work Jim good job

[@jimthorleydronefootage]

@droneshakk cheers buddy enjoy the rest of your day 👍

[@ladytlife82]

I enjoy watching this awesome video. Excellent shots. Thanks for sharing

[@jimthorleydronefootage]

Thank you. Enjoy your day 🙏

[@eyeintheskydrone4k]

I'm glad to see you got round to flying Caldwell House Jim. Well done, you've captured it brilliantly. It's a great house to fly through. Top marks

[@jimthorleydronefootage]

@eyeintheskydrone4k thanks Jim yeah got there in the end unbelievable how much nature has took hold of here was still in operation when I was a kid 👍

[@flyeatlove]

What a flight within narrow spaces inside the abandoned castle, great video, well done!

[@jimthorleydronefootage]

Thank you my friend enjoy your day 🙏

[@johnfisher170]

Great video Jim..it's a shame that such a fine building has been left to get like that, and in such a nice setting too..👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@jimthorleydronefootage]

@johnfisher170 Thanks, John. All these fine houses and estates are left to ruin its shameless mate, and the grounds are extensive 🙏

[@ColRose]

Brilliant Jim. Love it.

[@jimthorleydronefootage]

@ColRose thank buddy glad you enjoyed it 🙏

[@DocColVideo]

Looks like you really enjoyed yourself up there. Great job of avoiding everything. It's such a shame that these buildings are left to rot. Nice intro and history. Cheers Jim. 👏👏

[@jimthorleydronefootage]

@DocColVideo cheers Colin yeah I do love flying the avatas, and this is 1 job they excell at. It's unbelievable how many of these great houses and castles are in this state it's a national shame enjoy your weekend when it comes 👍

[@colinrobinson1960]

Amazing video Jim well put together love going around these old places well done pal 👍 👏 👌 🙂

[@jimthorleydronefootage]

@@colinrobinson1960 cheers Colin it was a fun one to do and been meaning to fly it forever as it's close by 👍

[@360.Outdoors.Videos]

As always, you are the best ! Great video worth sharing ! 🌞🌞

[@jimthorleydronefootage]

@360.Outdoors.Videos thank you my friend enjoy your day 🙏

[@hdi4eva-castlesbydrone531]

Wonderful presentation of this cool abandoned mansion. Nice smooth drone shots, which you assembled into a great video again, Jim. Excellent work. 👍🤘

[@jimthorleydronefootage]

@hdi4eva-castlesbydrone531 Thank you, michael, for such a nice comment it's very much appreciated, my friend. Have a great week, buddy 🙏

[@hdi4eva-castlesbydrone531]

@@jimthorleydronefootage You are welcome, Jim. I especially loved the detailed look at the architecture with many close up shots.

[@TheMadmacs]

fantastic flying, amazing place to fly. really nailed it,

[@jimthorleydronefootage]

Thanks, Mac. The avata was made for this type of exploration, which is still a very tricky fly had a sweat on by the end. A few areas, it would have been almost impossible to retrieve if something went wrong. lol Enjoy your day, buddy 👍

[@kreator373]

Very nice. Brilliant. Have a blessed time. Greetings ~ Milan

[@jimthorleydronefootage]

Thank you very much enjoy your day my friend 🙏

[@traveldronesa]

fantastico! i luoghi che piacciono ame likeee 42 ciao

[@jimthorleydronefootage]

Thank you my friend enjoy your day 👍

[@mavicairflyeruk]

Awesome vid Jim the Avata really gets into those tight spots well done mate

[@jimthorleydronefootage]

Cheers buddy yeah this where the avata wins out enjoy your day buddy 👍

[@Jdlsco]

Fantastic footage,wonderful stuff 👏 👍

[@jimthorleydronefootage]

Cheers buddy 👍

[@StuFliesAroundCornwall]

Amazing location Jim.

[@jimthorleydronefootage]

Thanks Stu enjoy your day buddy 👍

[@Drone.vision]

This is fantastic Jim, lovely flight, loved seeing the different shots from inside and out! Such a shame seeing them go like this, very interesting history on it too! Awesome buddy well done! 👏👏👏

[@jimthorleydronefootage]

Thanks Jason yeah such a shame, so many of these great houses left to rot and ruin, but the avata does a great job of exploring these. Enjoy your day, buddy 👍

[@Drone.vision]

@@jimthorleydronefootage it is Jim your right, it is great to see them still though , makes interesting footage! Oh it sure does, I’d have an avata just for that very reason, it does a great job of exploring! Have a great rest of the week buddy! 👍

[@yolocations1]

So you are enjoying your every trip at your best,its amazing place.😊

[@jimthorleydronefootage]

Thank you my friend enjoy your day 🙏

[@robodrone5662]

Fantastic views 👍

[@jimthorleydronefootage]

Cheers Robo

[@Qwackers-video]

Excellent, need to find somewhere like that near me.👍🏻

[@jimthorleydronefootage]

That's the avatas strong point doing stuff like this 👍

[@NorwayHikesTrails]

Nice exploring 👍

[@jimthorleydronefootage]

@NorwayHikesTrails thank you. Enjoy your day buddy 👍

[@ScottishDroner]

Well flownand put together

[@jimthorleydronefootage]

Cheers buddy appreciated 👍

[@DroneShowLive]

Amazing work I’d love to fly at some of the places I grew up in ❤

[@jimthorleydronefootage]

@@DroneShowLive unfortunately let's you know your age lol

[@DroneShowLive]

@@jimthorleydronefootage 21 + a little Vat 😜

[@johnnymac26]

Now your just rubbing it in blue sky's etc 😂....nice one mate

[@jimthorleydronefootage]

@johnnymac26 lol I know where that came from. Cheers, buddy 👍

[@DroneBiker]

That used to be one very big house. Strange to see how it degradated so quickly. Smooth flying buddy. 👌

[@jimthorleydronefootage]

@DroneBiker Thank you, Patrick. I was amazed by how quickly Mother Nature is reclaiming the house 👍

[@DroneBiker]

@@jimthorleydronefootage Mother nature can be ruthless and quick.

[@SimonsDroneChannel]

Looks an awesome place. Would have been a beautiful place back in it's day. Awesome video.

[@jimthorleydronefootage]

@SimonsDroneChannel thank you Simon yeah it was owned by very rich people back in its day. Then was an asylum and then a home and to think I was in here as a kid and less than 50 years later it's like this so sad so many grand places meet this fate

[@SimonsDroneChannel]

@@jimthorleydronefootage quite a fare bit of history in that building then over the years. Yeh it is sad that they have to come to this.

[@DroneShowLive]

It’s amazing how quickly these buildings get run down 😥

[@jimthorleydronefootage]

@@DroneShowLive sure is Tony to think I was in there as a kid when it was still in use

[@DroneShowLive]

@@jimthorleydronefootage such a shame to see buildings get left like this 😥

[@jimthorleydronefootage]

@DroneShowLive so many of them Tony it's a national disgrace mate even the amount of land on this one property is vast and unused sign of the times I'm afraid 😨

[@pointofviewgr]

Very nice video 👍

[@jimthorleydronefootage]

@pointofviewgr Thank you, my friend. I appreciate your visit and comment. Always enjoy your day 🙏

[@optomm]

Nice video Looks sad though ✨👍

[@jimthorleydronefootage]

Thank you my friend yes it's very Sad enjoy your day 🙏

[@alanwilliamson6421]

Cool place

[@jimthorleydronefootage]

Cheers Alan enjoy your day buddy 👍

[@jaybee2786]

Well done Jim braw

[@jimthorleydronefootage]

Thanks John 👍

[@floops_fooglie4945]

Looks class mate you only know that place coz thats where they kept you 😂

[@jimthorleydronefootage]

@floops_fooglie4945 cheers, but we found you there, ha 👍

[@GhostHorror-ik5sd]

wow the building is so tall, for some reason the roof collapsed

[@jimthorleydronefootage]

Cheers buddy place been derelict for a long time enjoy your day 👍

[@overpoweredanimeboy5523]

music is too light. overall fantastic video

[@jimthorleydronefootage]

Thank you 👍

[@rogerc7960]

en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caldwell,_East_Renfrewshire

[@jimthorleydronefootage]

Thank you 👍