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Cottaging on Dava Moor
I have a dream. To live in an old cottage far away from civilisation. And every now and then I travel over Dava Moor (between Nairn and Grantown on Spey) and I can see the remains of what must have been a well populated area in days gone by. Old and derelict cottages, tracks and…
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Angus Church – January 2015
This church has been on my “to do” list for a while now. It’s columns make it look extremely grand and Athenian from the front, although less impressive at the back where it’s falling (or being knocked) down. Inside the main chamber it remains obviously a church with the pews and the altar. I love…
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A wee explore around the old Broadford Works (Richards Factory), Aberdeen.
My last Aberdeen explore before going to pastures new. It’s a site I’ve wanted to look round since moving to the Granite City and I’ve wandered and driven past it many times. Built for Scott Brown and Co (of Angus), 1808, bankrupt 1811 and sold to Sir John Maberly MP, entrepreneur, speculator and introducer of…
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The Old Cottage Chair
While walking the West Highland Way last week, I managed to find some urbex action. Even with sore legs, I resisted the urge to sit on this old chair.
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Gartloch Hospital – Monday 7th April 2014
Visited Gartloch Hospital on Monday on the recommendation of a new like-minded chum. It was closed in 1996 after serving patients for 100 years as a hospital/asylum. It is now in the process of being redeveloped into a “luxury village”. Shortly before its closure, it was used in the BBC television series Takin’ Over the…
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Causewayend School Explore film, Aberdeen – 28.3.14
A cheeky Friday explore. Causewayend is an old school that closed in 2008. It sits in the centre of Aberdeen and is a prominent landmark as it sits just off the Mounthooly roundabout.
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The School Playing Fields. Indoors.
Believe it or not, this is an old classroom. Had a look round Causewayend School in Aberdeen tonight, closed 6 years ago. Looks like the grass has taken over the carpet. Rugby posts optional. Film to follow.
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Old School TV Set
Inside the Mintlaw cottage, a TV Jim, but not as we know them. Apologies for the fuzziness….
Challenge Kev Outdoors 