FabSwingers.com forum: Abandoned/derelict buildings?

By *ootall2920 OP Man
over a year ago

Linlithgow

I have a friend who has agreed to photograph me and we'd like to find a suitable derelict building that would be good for photos. Does anyone know of anywhere the chance of meeting 'innocents' are low?

Ideally we're looking in the Lothian and Fife area.

Thanks in advance.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Its getting a bit cold at the moment but if you are researching for next spring...

East wemyss caves (they are secluded and great for shadows) be careful of people walking dogs or exploring. The Court cave is haunted.

We tend to go to castles but I can wear a dress and I never wear pants....hee hee....so its easier.

(You have to have a good sense of hearing to avoid embarrassing moments)

A good tip is getting an "OS" map and looking for ruins and secluded areas out of the way... then research them during winter and revisit in summer. (Have two or three location options on the day of the shooting, just incase someone is there)

just some ideas...

Xxx

Nessa

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Tbh true abandoned/derelict buildings are rare because of past incidents where people have been injured or killed exploring. Any you do find are locked up tight to prevent access and a lot may seem like there’s nobody about but nowadays the building may be empty but it’s being remotely monitored.

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By *exinthesunWoman
over a year ago

far far away

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Go to east fortune. There is an old hospital there. Great place for a shoot. Don so many my self down there. Think there is a derelict hospital in fife too but can't mind where. Google deflect buildings Scotland that will help.

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By *exicolaMan
over a year ago

West Lothian

Bangour Hospital?

Unsure about its status these days. Might be accessable.

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By *ootall2920 OP Man
over a year ago

Linlithgow

"Bangour Hospital?

Unsure about its status these days. Might be accessable. "

Thanks, there's too many families that how there. I don't want to offend/ scare/ scar anyone or any children. I do life walking round there though.

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By *exicolaMan
over a year ago

West Lothian

"Bangour Hospital?

Unsure about its status these days. Might be accessable.

Thanks, there's too many families that how there. I don't want to offend/ scare/ scar anyone or any children. I do life walking round there though. "

Yeah it's pretty popular come to think of it.

There was a building just up the a89 at uphall industrial estate but they've literally just demolished it. Old offices or something.

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By *ootall2920 OP Man
over a year ago

Linlithgow

"Go to east fortune. There is an old hospital there. Great place for a shoot. Don so many my self down there. Think there is a derelict hospital in fife too but can't mind where. Google deflect buildings Scotland that will help. "

Thanks, I'll house east fortune a look. As you said, I've been googling then, I find word of mouth has a better quality control than Google

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By *ootall2920 OP Man
over a year ago

Linlithgow

"Its getting a bit cold at the moment but if you are researching for next spring...

East wemyss caves (they are secluded and great for shadows) be careful of people walking dogs or exploring. The Court cave is haunted.

We tend to go to castles but I can wear a dress and I never wear pants....hee hee....so its easier.

(You have to have a good sense of hearing to avoid embarrassing moments)

just some ideas...

Xxx

Nessa"

Thanks, some great ideas!

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By *exicolaMan
over a year ago

West Lothian

Also an old (very small) wee building on the coast at grantshouse. Bit further than you might want to travel.

Smugglers house or something.

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By *exicolaMan
over a year ago

West Lothian

"Also an old (very small) wee building on the coast at grantshouse. Bit further than you might want to travel.

Smugglers house or something."

Replying to my own post here but Hilton Bay near Burnhouse.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

The best one is through in the West Dumbarton I think. Its an old college. Shame can't show images on here. We were ment to go there this year with models but let down.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"The best one is through in the West Dumbarton I think. Its an old college. Shame can't show images on here. We were ment to go there this year with models but let down."

St Peters Seminary. Access is pretty difficult these days, since it was used as an art installation. It is also popular with regular urbexers.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"The best one is through in the West Dumbarton I think. Its an old college. Shame can't show images on here. We were ment to go there this year with models but let down.

St Peters Seminary. Access is pretty difficult these days, since it was used as an art installation. It is also popular with regular urbexers."
that's the one.

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By *exicolaMan
over a year ago

West Lothian

I've access to a couple of offices and a Skelton key for multiple locations. Must put them to use sometime!

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By *ootall2920 OP Man
over a year ago

Linlithgow

"I've access to a couple of offices and a Skelton key for multiple locations. Must put them to use sometime! "

You sound like a good guy to know!

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By *ast RolloMan
over a year ago

glasgow west

as folk say there are lots of building that could be used for shots . the best thing is to think of what you want to shoot then go to the location that would suit.the bigger the building the more shots you can do properly , so if it is a derelict shed then only do one or two shots as after that they get boring

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Thanks, some great ideas!"

You never know, you might see us out doing photos or exploring.

Say hi if you do.

Xxx

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By *uffymayfairCouple
over a year ago

vera playa, Almeria

There's loads over here on Lewis and Harris, probably a bit to far away though

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I know a derelict medieval fort in central scotland

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By *ootall2920 OP Man
over a year ago

Linlithgow

Thanks, some great ideas!

You never know, you might see us out doing photos or exploring.

Say hi if you do.

Xxx"

Would be great to see you out and about, you could give some advice on setting the scene, your photos are great!

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By *ootall2920 OP Man
over a year ago

Linlithgow

"There's loads over here on Lewis and Harris, probably a bit to far away though "

Yeah, that's a little too far too travel. I love your pics, they (and you) look great!

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By *ootall2920 OP Man
over a year ago

Linlithgow

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By *ootall2920 OP Man
over a year ago

Linlithgow

"I know a derelict medieval fort in central scotland"

Where's that, it's not at Carron Valley is it?

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By *ola cubesMan
over a year ago

coatbridge

All around the central belt there are disused steelmills and brickyards

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"All around the central belt there are disused steelmills and brickyards"

Which are pretty toxic.

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By *ootall2920 OP Man
over a year ago

Linlithgow

"All around the central belt there are disused steelmills and brickyards

Which are pretty toxic.

I know my way around 'toxic' environments. Most aren't toxic, though there may be asbestos present, which whilst dangerous isn't 'toxic'. Careful observation and management can abouts exposure to asbestos or other toxic materials.

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By *ootall2920 OP Man
over a year ago

Linlithgow

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By *ootall2920 OP Man
over a year ago

Linlithgow

"All around the central belt there are disused steelmills and brickyards"

Can you tell me where?

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By *cotch BonnetsCouple
over a year ago

west lothian

We bought a ruined castle book from a charity shop to keep in the motorhome and is our bible when traveling about in the summer months, coupled with Google maps can't go wrong.

But as Nessa said good hearing skills essential, calculate the risk verses the time you need.

There's something special about castles that inspires us, probably the history and knowing what has come before.

We have already spied one out for our next adventure when we are on holiday x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I know a derelict medieval fort in central scotland

Where's that, it's not at Carron Valley is it?"

That's the one ,access through a whole at the back right hand side

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By *ootall2920 OP Man
over a year ago

Linlithgow

"We bought a ruined castle book from a charity shop to keep in the motorhome and is our bible when traveling about in the summer months, coupled with Google maps can't go wrong.

But as Nessa said good hearing skills essential, calculate the risk verses the time you need.

There's something special about castles that inspires us, probably the history and knowing what has come before.

We have already spied one out for our next adventure when we are on holiday x

That sounds great, ruined historic buildings are cool and offer plenty of good settings. I have to say, I really do love abandoned urban spaces though. Not sure what it it's about them, possibly I am able to imagine the people there previously, possibly I don't have the imagination for older places.

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By *reehugger16Man
over a year ago

Central Scotland

There are some good derelict buildings in the woods by the water between Dalgety Bay and Aberdour.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Would love to find somewhere, like old church ruins and have some pics done

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

There is an old derelict farm not too far from me that I pass and think would be great for some pics and fun

Has covered areas as well as ruined buildings

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

My old workplace is now an abandoned building.

I pass it every Wednesday taking my grandson to football training.

Quite sad the way it’s been just left especially with the amount of development that has gone in around it

Shame

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"There is an old derelict farm not too far from me that I pass and think would be great for some pics and fun

Has covered areas as well as ruined buildings"

Does it still have a barn with a bale of hay?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"There is an old derelict farm not too far from me that I pass and think would be great for some pics and fun

Has covered areas as well as ruined buildings

Does it still have a barn with a bale of hay? "

Lol

No that would be to good to be true

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"There is an old derelict farm not too far from me that I pass and think would be great for some pics and fun

Has covered areas as well as ruined buildings

Does it still have a barn with a bale of hay?

Lol

No that would be to good to be true"

That's what I thought

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"There is an old derelict farm not too far from me that I pass and think would be great for some pics and fun

Has covered areas as well as ruined buildings

Does it still have a barn with a bale of hay?

Lol

No that would be to good to be true

That's what I thought"

Has been abandoned for a while

As I pass it I wonder if anyone goes there for digging or outdoor fun

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"There is an old derelict farm not too far from me that I pass and think would be great for some pics and fun

Has covered areas as well as ruined buildings

Does it still have a barn with a bale of hay?

Lol

No that would be to good to be true

That's what I thought

Has been abandoned for a while

As I pass it I wonder if anyone goes there for digging or outdoor fun"

Digging through dung?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"There is an old derelict farm not too far from me that I pass and think would be great for some pics and fun

Has covered areas as well as ruined buildings

Does it still have a barn with a bale of hay?

Lol

No that would be to good to be true

That's what I thought

Has been abandoned for a while

As I pass it I wonder if anyone goes there for digging or outdoor fun

Digging through dung?

Ha ha ha

I would hope not

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By *ola cubesMan
over a year ago

coatbridge

"All around the central belt there are disused steelmills and brickyards

Can you tell me where?

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follow the train line between linlithgow and Glasgow there's at least three.....also it's steel work buildings so apart from leaded paint no asbestos issues

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By *hickinthewarmMan
over a year ago

Fife

Google the “urban exploration” forums should furnish you with some ideas.

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By *abeGwynethTV/TS
over a year ago

Kilbirnie

"All around the central belt there are disused steelmills and brickyards

Can you tell me where?

follow the train line between linlithgow and Glasgow there's at least three.....also it's steel work buildings so apart from leaded paint no asbestos issues "

Looks like they’ve all been demolished….

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