Hedgecutter Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 Another building now converted to flats. The old mill. So you're saying they've replaced the windows so that I can go back for another shot? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
die hard doonhamer Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 So you're saying they've replaced the windows so that I can go back for another shot? Aye Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quentin Taranbino Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 I find this forum much better than the other one for Urban Exploring Some totally cracking photos Urbex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naught A Chance Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 Cardross abandoned Semiary or whatever its called is pretty good. My link Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dean Court Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 Lathallan House, Polmont I've been meaning to nip over there for years now. It's only 5 mins away. Went there about a month ago, the fencing around the house is easy to move and the most interesting part is the cellar with so much junk having been left behind... No sign of Falkirk's Fritzl however! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbo_dee Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 Here's a good video about an old asylum in Dundee. Good wee twist at the end but I won't throw any spoilers out. It's a real Urban Exploration fwiw. Where in Dundee is that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K.T Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 There's an abandoned hospital outside St Andrews which is great for this kind of thing. I've went up there a couple of times with my mates in my youth but we never got in. I did meet a guy who had been in it though and he swears there was a childrens swing set that was on one side of the door when he entered and on the other when he left. Most likely his mind playing tricks on him. Craigtoun Hospital EDIT: More links to Craigtoun My link My link It actually looks like a really nice building! Marble staircase and everything. Shame its abandoned! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nizzy Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 Abandoned Scotland Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattydfc Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 Abandoned Scotland I've been looking for something like that. Good find. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuckles Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 Urban Exploration is basically, getting into old buildings, having a nose around and taking pictures if you so wish to do so. I thought I was the only one that liked stuff like that. I can imagine most people wouldn't really feel that comfortable rooting around derelict Mental Hospitals and Bomb Shelters, but I find it fascinating. I'd love to do one of these. For example, here is the old look out towers from the war on top of Purdown in Bristol, very close to my school. I used to hang around here when skiving lessons in Secondary school, and we even went on a trip there when I was in Primary. Of course, I wouldn't be posting it here if it only related to Bristol. There's plenty of places elsewhere in the UK too. Is anyone else involved in this sort of thing? I never knew there was a name for this hobby, let alone groups dedicated to it! "Getting into old buildings...rooting around derelict mental hospitals and bomb shelters "....okay M, here's how to save some time..leave your laptop and get the phonebook out. Now look under R for Remax in Blantyre...sorted ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuckles Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 In the "spirit" of things, here's a true (really !) story about an old, Victorian style building that stood in a wooded area of Burnbank, near Hamilton some years ago. This building was at one time part of Udston Hospital, though it stood some distance and was separated by a very narrow road from the main hospital building.Over the years the main building was modernised but this one was neglected and only used for storing some supplies. In the 1960s the property was purchased by a local boxer to be used as a training camp....his name was Walter McGowan, and he went on to become flyweight champion of the world. The place was cleared with the exception of some medical supplies which it was agreed would still be stored there, and a ring was assembled in the largest room. It was during a sparring session in the first week that the McGowan camp became aware that, at times, they were being observed by a tall, distinguiished looking lady in a grey nurses' uniform. It was also noted that when anyone spoke to her, she would leave the room.The guys assumed that she was involved in the distribution of the medical supplies. This continued for a number of weeks before someone casually mentioned it to a nursing sister who had come across from the main building. "Oh, you've seen the Grey Lady then", she smiled, "she visits with us too " She then went on to explain that this lady, who had been involved in the treatment of wounded soldiers during the war, had in fact died some years before but continued to visit the hospital and she pointed out that some patients would speak of a grey lady who had been with them and comforted them during the lowest times of their illness. Walter McGowan continued to use this place until he retired, and there were those who said that although his career was dogged by a tendency to cut easily, some of the cuts healed quicker than they should have. As I said, this is a true story, and although the building is long gone, there are nurses who work in Udston Hospital today, who will tell of being aware on a night shift, of the presence of the Grey Lady. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sergeant Wilson Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 In the "spirit" of things, here's a true (really !) story about an old, Victorian style building that stood in a wooded area of Burnbank, near Hamilton some years ago. This building was at one time part of Udston Hospital, though it stood some distance and was separated by a very narrow road from the main hospital building.Over the years the main building was modernised but this one was neglected and only used for storing some supplies. In the 1960s the property was purchased by a local boxer to be used as a training camp....his name was Walter McGowan, and he went on to become flyweight champion of the world. The place was cleared with the exception of some medical supplies which it was agreed would still be stored there, and a ring was assembled in the largest room. It was during a sparring session in the first week that the McGowan camp became aware that, at times, they were being observed by a tall, distinguiished looking lady in a grey nurses' uniform. It was also noted that when anyone spoke to her, she would leave the room.The guys assumed that she was involved in the distribution of the medical supplies. This continued for a number of weeks before someone casually mentioned it to a nursing sister who had come across from the main building. "Oh, you've seen the Grey Lady then", she smiled, "she visits with us too " She then went on to explain that this lady, who had been involved in the treatment of wounded soldiers during the war, had in fact died some years before but continued to visit the hospital and she pointed out that some patients would speak of a grey lady who had been with them and comforted them during the lowest times of their illness. Walter McGowan continued to use this place until he retired, and there were those who said that although his career was dogged by a tendency to cut easily, some of the cuts healed quicker than they should have. As I said, this is a true story, and although the building is long gone, there are nurses who work in Udston Hospital today, who will tell of being aware on a night shift, of the presence of the Grey Lady. I live near Wester Moffat Hospital in Airdrie. Which is quite like Udston. There is a "Grey Lady" haunts the buildings there too. Maybe she gets the 201/261 bus over to keep up her presence at both sites. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuckles Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 I live near Wester Moffat Hospital in Airdrie. Which is quite like Udston. There is a "Grey Lady" haunts the buildings there too. Maybe she gets the 201/261 bus over to keep up her presence at both sites. Well, since the Burnbank one seems to be constant night shift these days, she would have to be day shift or back shift at Airdrie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sergeant Wilson Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 Well, since the Burnbank one seems to be constant night shift these days, she would have to be day shift or back shift at Airdrie. No-one said it was easy being a ghost. The NHS probably outsource the haunting to Reliance (Rent a Ghost) Ltd or somebody. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuckles Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 No-one said it was easy being a ghost. The NHS probably outsource the haunting to Reliance (Rent a Ghost) Ltd or somebody. If it was Reliance, they would all have fucked off years ago ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sergeant Wilson Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 If it was Reliance, they would all have fucked off years ago ! Fair point. Poor choice of imaginary company. Initial Service Spirits then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quentin Taranbino Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 Anyone fancy doing a pie and bov one of these? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K.T Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 Count me in! Can you imagine a group of 30 people in various football tops running around an abandoned hospital? Caretaker shows up and we have to explain we're "The P+B Urban Explorers". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sergie's no1 fan Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 Recently wandered the line from Renfrew to Paisley that was one of the options for the GARL. Then continued on the old line to Kilmacolm as I was on the last train to serve the village in 1983. Random fact here my Grampa drove that train . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donnyarb Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 I', in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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