urbex
Taking the Cloth at St. Peter’s Seminary
Shrubhill Tram Depot Explore – 27th April 2014
Up until 1920 the Leith Corporation Tramways owned the Shrubhill Tram Depot. As Leith was a separate borough they had their own separate tram system and Shrubhill was their major tram depot. The Leith system was electrified, whereas the Edinburgh system used cable haulage. The strange feature of this particular tram depot was the underground chamber at the main turn into the garages which would have been permanently manned during operating hours to try to reduce cable-snagging.
Trams were finally replaced by diesel buses after the war and the tram depot was turned into a garage for Lothian Buses. It was then turned into a museum, and finally closed down and abandoned in the 1980s.
I’m amazed that this site has stayed empty for so long. It’s huge and surely a few developers have had their eye on it over the years. In the meantime its a reminder of the more positive history of Edinburgh’s tram network.
Yer maw is a….
Lockyer’s Sulpher Hair Restorer
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.
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 Asylum where its distinctive French Renaissance style architecture served as the exterior of the fictional St. Jude’s Hospital. Although many of the surrounding buildings have been converted into homes, the Category A listed administration building remains derelict.
The Glasgow burns units must be busy, so many ARSonists seem to practice their craft there… The Ballroom was a nice surprise, which you’ll see at the end. Although at nearly 17st, I didn’t fancy too many of the floors.
Blood on the blackboard
Another from Causewayend. They did a good job of clearing the classroom. But the paint was still good, even 6 years later. Must be the same additives they find in a Big Mac…
Film to follow.
Can anyone see my house…..?
An abandoned cottage near Mintlaw. Despite the Ivy barricades, managed to get inside to have a wee look. The ivy is taking hold inside too, I’ve had my eyes opened to the power of this little plant.
Trees And Windows
Another from Strichen House, filled with walls and trees that seem to be trying to strangle the life out of the building.
