What is the story behind this lonely caslte?

[@GS-lu2zu]

Dunalastair House didn't have it's roof removed on purpose to avoid anything, during the 1960s the lead was stolen from the roof, and back then it wasn't viable to repair it, and there wasn't any grants to apply for neither, so it was just left to rot.

[@andrewsock1608]

Ya right I bet they put someone up to stealing the led

[@samholdsworth420]

​@@andrewsock1608lol...have you never heard of gypsies?

[@AndyTaylor-uj1kb]

How surprising ! There is a little structure in a village called Pensford a few miles away from where I live in Keynsham. It's right in the middle by the green. A stand alone building about 20 foot square 10 foot high with a solid wooden door, apparently that was a lockup for local cider heads back in the day. 😮😂😂😂❤ A

[@Milkyway109]

​@andrewsock1608, probably poverty/drug addiction, drove them to steal the lead .

[@davidekstrand8544]

This island with the spire is called Eilean nam Faoileag. It’s Scots Gaelic literally meaning “seagull island.” And the lake that this is in is Loch Rannoch.

[@danielw7126]

Googled it. Neat....thanks for the info

[@blahfm]

12:42 All that stuff getting chucked on the ground, and then Al getting thrown down at the end was comedic genius!

[@blahfm]

Also Al's face when the boat pump goes into hyperspace was also funny!

[@K3nnyJK]

On the arson note, a lot of listed buildings in Scotland that can't get legally demolished end up being suspiciously torched in order to be allowed to be torn down. It's quite common honestly and incredibly sad.

[@GS-lu2zu]

It's not just Scotland. It's well known throughout the whole of the UK. The same when devs buy old buildings to redevelop into fancy flats and they find asbestos and they have to pay out and remove it all legally. Funny enough, work stops, and some young local teens get paid off to torch the place a few weeks later.

[@willywonka7812]

Meh. Castles are where your ancestors were tortured and killed by their masters. Fck em all

[@jamiegray5519]

Scotland is such a wonderful place, with a lot of history, stunning views, and ruins, glad to live in Scotland, wouldn’t change it for the world.

[@scottneil1187]

Same, bloody love it here. Heaven.

[@Iamgone1961]

👍❤️

[@samholdsworth420]

Why aren't they independent then? Lol

[@jamiegray5519]

@@samholdsworth420 Scotland doesn’t need to be independent to have good views, history and ruins

[@72tadrian65]

@@samholdsworth420Why isn’t Texas? Oh yeah, they lick the boot of the federal government…

[@Oregontrailblazin]

The house’s contents were sold in the mid fifties after the current owner’s grandmother’s death and the house was badly vandalised in the sixties when the lead was stolen from the roof. In those days it was not viable to repair it and no grants were available and it deteriorated very quickly from then on with most removable parts being stolen.

[@jonnda]

Does this house have a name? Where can I find more information?

[@emfergie]

Love that the farmer asked if you were birdwatching then you ended up on an island full of nesting birds. Commitment to the undercover urbex life

[@StoneAgeProductionsAdventure]

Love Scottish history and exploring interesting places like this. I've been living in Scotland for 8 years and there is so much to do and see

[@scottneil1187]

👍

[@ajs_baby1]

I love that we just never know what we're going to get from you boys. History, scenery, cooking, laughs (or all of the above plus more)...you are the best! ♥ Received my latest merch order this week. Thanks! 🙂

[@upthehoe]

We never know what we'll be doing next either, thanks for getting some merch, really helps us more than you think

[@ajs_baby1]

@@upthehoe ❤

[@clairepennington9416]

Thankyou for making an 53yr old woman ,cry with laughter plus be able to see some amazing places that you go to, even if you nearly die doing it 😂

[@DANDIIDAY1111]

Aww Norton getting offered the salad was really heart warming

[@johnnymcnulty6229]

MacGregor's cave isn't far from Dunalastair Castle, it was used as a hideout by Rob Roy MacGregor to evade the redcoats, so many random wee spots everywhere

[@bigbasil1908]

Does Norton eat shoe polish when he has no jelly beans?

[@Hukkavei]

many castles in Scotland and around are missing roofs, hence appearing to have burned down, due to some odd way of taxation back then. Bit like how they used to taxate you according to the amount of windows or chimneys your house had, so people started bricking up windows and combining chimneys into single offshoots, there was a tax loophole that you didn't have to pay taxes for a building if it didn't have a roof, so when these mansion owners went bust and couldn't keep paying taxes for their huge mansion, they took off the roofs and left the mansions like that to weather, maybe in hopes of coming back later in better times to rebuilt them.

[@ghostmutt4684]

Seeing Lloydy being so happy with those dogs was sweet!! Also, this castle was gorgeous!! Keep up the amazing videos!

[@ruthredmond7125]

I dread to think what that van smells like after you lot have been sleeping in it. Takes the term ‘Dutch oven’ to a whole new level. Great vid as always.❤

[@glynday6578]

You three have to come and visit us at Lochgilphead we have castles/stone circles and caiirns/Dunadd fort/Clan houses most derelict even the odd asylum thrown in you can park on my drive opposite the sea and use our electric water and the bog..

[@mandyhughes467]

You really cheered me up this morning, thanks guys for another awesome episode 😀

[@upthehoe]

You are most welcome

[@hughchristie9669]

Brilliant as you always are love the channel. and even better when you get to Scotland because we have some of the best castles and ruins.

[@upthehoe]

Scotland really is one big ruin

[@Slikx666]

I'd love to go back to Scotland to see if any of the trees i planted had the chance to grow up. But i won't miss the midges, they're bloody horrible! 🤬

[@adamward9310]

Just wanted to let you guys know that your show makes me laugh each time I watch. Cherish everyday you three are together good friendships are priceless.❤❤❤❤❤❤😊❤❤❤❤❤

[@FireFox705]

''Why is it so bright''. ''Because it's daytime'' haha cracked me right up

[@phil393]

Loved how norton ran around being over helpful, almost burnt himself out, finally got myself H.O.E tshirt , i wear with pride.

[@IndigoskyVlogs-ov1qo]

Love you guys and the comedy value is the best. Love seeing local lads come good! These Scotland videos are fun!

[@ursaursae9848]

Just realized I’ve been watching you guys fuck around for 8 years now. Still just as entertaining, lol.

[@scottneil1187]

Loving the vids lads, so much to see here in Scotland. We may not have ever won the world Cup Al but we did invent everything the modern world relies on, so there's that.

[@upthehoe]

Very true, where would we be with haggis and heroin

[@Brirentsemmaout5erhr]

@@upthehoe 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@andrewsock1608]

@@upthehoedon’t forget man kilts

[@tomevans1388]

The salad - The air pouring out of the boat - Al throwing himself on the ground - The pump making a loud noise - Disembarking - crackhead jelly bean. this video is full of skits that have me crying, great work boiks.

[@didicoy72]

the salad sharing scene got me all misty eyed lads

[@DANDIIDAY1111]

Wasn't it beautiful

[@champagnehand]

I just love your respect for birds and Morrisons salads.

[@Dylan_MD]

There are a lot of KZbin channels I’ve watched over the years but this is the only group of lads on here who still manage to make me laugh love your videos keep it up lads

[@Invizagoth521]

Awesome video, you fella’s are by far my favourites on KZbin bar none. 🐸💀👻

[@Super-lucky-7777]

Happy Sunday

[@minidecooper3]

The scenery is stunning the ruin was incredible we have nothing like that in Australia

[@upthehoe]

We did have a few years head start on you guys to be fair

[@macstyle2012]

If that island was up for sale, I would buy it - that castle would make an interesting small house - with roof terrace, and hot tub with a mini bar on top.

[@joshuabanner8542]

Ruin number 3 looks like an 1800s water pumping tower, theres only a few left around the world still in operation... the pump tower would pump water to locals

[@milomeyer2175]

Great video. I might be being daft ,is the little castle in the middle of loch rannoch

[@dawnprochilo8084]

Thanks for the video guys. You guys never disappoint, you always find amazing sites to check out. Thanks for taking us along. I enjoyed this video. Looking forward to the next one. Take care.

[@Mikey.M.V.P.1]

These ruins are steeped in history these castles are amazing great video guys

[@SlipSlidinAway]

Tell the nosy people, you're Archaeologists. Just out studying the ages of vastkes, medieval castles. 😊 Usually they'll guve you some info, if they even know, and usually never do😂 Loving these videos fellas❤❤❤xxx

[@upthehoe]

I think we need to alter our attire to fool them into thinking we're not up to no good

[@mikehicks8064]

It's actually a prison, where people who couldn't spell "castle" were confined until they died of starvation. 😂

[@jbos5107]

I can't get over y'all having a real oven in the van.

[@anniejones1839]

Im slowly catching up with your videos. What great buddies you all are , your banter is so funny. You should have a history channel. ❤

[@OreExplorer]

You boys should be sponsored by Scotland tourism board, you make me want to drive 100 hours for an adventure.

[@upthehoe]

I think the law prevents that

[@andrewsock1608]

Maybe it’s time to prevent the law ?

[@dononebullen]

Those glasses cheerd up the morning i need some

[@gerrystarchild]

It's very enjoyable to watch 😊. Thank you for the great content . 👍

[@DuchessCecelia72]

You should have left that island as soon as you realised there were nesting birds. You can hear them calling in distress in the video! And we don’t have lakes in Scotland, we have loch’s.

[@sharethelove5034]

Looks like the Shawshank redemption prison from the front! 😮

[@miniaturerealestate5849]

I’m loving these new adventures.

[@UncannyValleyMall]

Love the Sunday uploads, thanks!

[@tracydaniels2577]

Makes me want to go to Scotland. Beautiful place. Thanks guys ❤

[@Troy-y5b]

I never realized that there are mountains in Scotland. Nice

[@iamcondescending]

What is wierd to me is that you can't go wild camping in the UK... would have been cool to do a tour like this and camp at each site near or in the castles. Like here in Canada, I can camp wherever I want on crown land, provided I don't have to cross over private property to get there. Most places I can even hunt and target shoot as well.

[@dementeddemon277]

Good morning guys !! 🫡

[@TheLadyT23]

Always a joy to watch! Keep going!

[@JimFixedIt4Me]

as soon as Al grabbed that metal poster it went straight into a Displate advert. Fucking good Product placement Al lad.

[@bluebirdfan100]

Yeah I think that every time I go through Dundee, look here's some ruins...

[@treasurehuntingscotlandmud9340]

stunning looks like a lookout post

[@tigrecito48]

another reason for the roof being off is cos it makes the building collapse and rot quicker.. some people who want the land and want to build on a place but the building is protected will instead sabotage it by setting a fire or removing the roof, then when it collapses they can have the right to rebuild from scratch rather than the more costly restoration

[@VOWelAHC]

Al like a vampire, needs to be invited inside

[@elunedmorris5688]

Best time of the week

[@angelacook1533]

You lads never cease to make me laugh, you so bounce off one another xx

[@NeedWantBuy]

Okay, but what's a Caslte? 😂

[@benitacrzywelshchickbrittain]

Boyz another cracking video I love old ruins I love history and I luv your take on it creased laughing as usual thank you❤️

[@upthehoe]

Cheers darling, much appreciated

[@DanielKieft-ju3ek]

Brilliant lads great adventutes in every episode

[@zyourzgrandzmaz]

The first castle you showed is only about 50 years old. The stone used is older but the bricks on the windows are Italian and half of it modern bricks and cinder block. I'd guess it's from the mid 1970s

[@zyourzgrandzmaz]

It was probably shite inside I wouldn't morn in. The exterior was cool though

[@rlt9492]

Uncle Vernon: “We’re going away, far away!”

[@homestraight]

Im in love with Al. Just thought I'd mention that. Great episode, glad to see you all happy and not being moody mardarses.

[@andim4486]

100% can see why Norton got so excited about a Morrisons salad they are the best..

[@candicecausey4960]

My favorite part was 13:37 "their not done, their moist still" LOL Gotta have em crisp haha

[@stevenharris4989]

Al,three hats are always better than just one. Al for priminister. Al is the dogs bollocks

[@redcrowsadventureschannel]

If you guys were to go explore more of that ocean or whatever you call it, I guarantee you you'll find more of castles like that. It's a very beautiful place. I would love to go there one day. Me my wife to check out those castles and maybe buy one

[@martinsmith8572]

First time I have seen you guys and now you have a new follower.

[@taliesinbourne7484]

The whole boat scene had me in stitches

[@NorbertFingersniff]

That challenged one looks like Sutcliffe’s spawn

[@TaraWert1]

Most of these ruins look like they would have been in that Sherlock Holmes series on the BBC back in the late 80s.

[@Brirentsemmaout5erhr]

And sunday funday begins

[@UNDERWOODTRUTH]

Love old ruins, Good video 🍻✨✨✨✨

[@mattus1gig]

At the beginning Al looks like Captain Crack Sparrow 😂

[@keeboha43]

19:08 Not a beacon of Gondor... It's Helms Deep Mini... 💚🤙🏼❤

[@tomevans1388]

Guys, the Morrisons ad should of been declared

[@bigbasil1908]

Al in his sleeping bag is Witchety-Grub-Boy

[@smacksalad]

"Ya can eat it, but it'll give ya the squits"

[@bigbasil1908]

@@smacksalad Good tukka, taste like yoghurt mate🤮

[@andrewsock1608]

What was that field of posts you drive past on the way ?

[@rollinsteady4949]

I haven't laughed in quite some time, but at 12:36 you guys did it. 😂 I can't thank you enough for that. Much love from Florida ❤

[@MarkDryden-j9x]

Window tax was a ting .

[@NorbertFingersniff]

Do you reckon you could do Urbandoned in a fight?

[@ritaakalele4801]

13:03 yesssssss this is me when I'm starving take a bite cold inside throw back in. 😂😂😂 AL absolutely love the van.

[@chelle-fallen-angel]

Really enjoying the ruins trip.

[@1jwh1]

If you drove further around closer to the power station you would have less distance to get to the folly

[@themistalista]

Love your content... Diverse and always funny 🤗 Cheers guys

[@TK-ux5du]

What's weirder - the thought of these 3 birdwatching or the lure of the Morrisons salad??

[@dmdays2390]

There's a castle not far from there call Dunnroaming it's idyllic

[@David-gr8rh]

Neo Gothic boys, as for the chimneys that's likely for better structural strength and less air pressure upon it.

[@andrewsock1608]

I think it’s because when you pay an architect that much you expect it to look different.

[@blisteringbarnaclesmagnets6364]

Very cool ⚓️🧲👍

[@Loki_explores]

LOVE YOU GUYS !! best show on the square screen ! x

[@upthehoe]

Thank you!

[@Loki_explores]

@upthehoe which one of you bunch does all the replying? And would you ever consider letting a fan come along for an explore ? Even if he offered to buy all the merch 🤭😁

[@michelescola3840]

Oh, it's a caslte in Scoltand!

[@robbleeker4777]

It could have been used as an look-out for incoming Vikings?

[@clevermcgenericname891]

"One day a dude wanted to play some vidya and be left alone." "Say no more"

[@jasoncorbett8948]

The steps on the roof are called crow steps or a crow stepped gable

[@sjcwoor]

Where the hell did you find indian sitar, wild west country music from? What an absolute banger.

[@jamesbetts2898]

There's something different about the style of this video....and I like it. You ever going to come down to Devon?

[@soundgesture]

have you guys ever done a tour of Marks van? if so I missed it