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Daily Record
27-05-2025
- Daily Record
Inside creepy abandoned Scottish high school 'filled with decay and pigeons'
The photographer said it was "sad to see" the state of the building. Unsettling photos of an abandoned Scottish high school have been shared online. The former school is situated on the Isle of Bute in the Firth of Clyde. On Monday, May 26, urban exploration blog Exploring with Natasha shared images of the former Rothesay Academy in the island's capital town of Rothesay. Once full of pupils, the site has been empty since the school relocated to a new campus in 2007. Exploring with Natasha is a photography blog run by urban explorer Natasha McCallum. She journeys to long-forgotten or abandoned sites across Scotland and shares images of how they look after being left to the elements. McCallum's latest photographs show how Rothesay Academy has changed since being deserted in 2007. According to the explorer, the building is "filled with decay and pigeons" and mould and greenery covers the walls. In the images, wallpaper can be seen peeling off and many of the windows are smashed. Additionally, the classroom equipment that remains is in a very poor state and beginning to disintegrate. Speaking to the Daily Record, McCallum commented: "On an exploring trip we decided to check out various islands, we found this school so decided to explore it. It was amazing to see the science rooms still intact with the old wooden desks. It's mainly filled with decay and pigeons, but the decay was beautiful to capture, especially with the big corridor shots." She added: "It was pretty amazing exploring the school and getting to see inside before it gets demolished. Especially a school with a lot of history like this one. The views from the top classroom windows looking over Rothesay I will never forget, it's very sad to see it go." Since being shared on the Exploring with Natasha Facebook page, the images have received more than 120 likes. With more than 20 comments, many Scots also shared their thoughts on the photographs. One Facebook user wrote: "Great find and pics. Thanks for sharing." A second agreed: "Great photos Natasha, you've really captured it well. Also a nice change to see natural decay over time rather than all out vandalism and destruction." Read on for a collection of images of the abandoned Rothesay Academy. More information can be found on the Exploring with Natasha page.
Daily Record
21-05-2025
- Daily Record
Abandoned Scottish hostel seen in photos as Scots share childhood holiday memories
An urban explorer has posted pics from her visit to a former holiday spot that has fallen into ruin. Photographs of an abandoned Scottish hostel have been shared online after an urban explorer made the trip to the Isle of Arran. Natasha McCallum is an urban adventurer based in Scotland. She heads the Exploring with Natasha blog, which is dedicated to uncovering abandoned and long-forgotten destinations in her home country. On May 16, McCallum shared photos of former holiday accommodation on the Isle of Arran that has since fallen into ruin. The hostel was previously known as the Corrie Croft Bunkhouse, and was a popular staycation spot amongst Scots going back decades. According to McCallum, she visited Arran for a drive around the island to explore abandoned places. When she arrived at the Corrie Croft Bunkhouse, she discovered that the building was open. Inside, McCallum found the old original wooden bunk beds and shower rooms. She also captured photographs of the sitting area, which still has the sofa and kitchen. Speaking to the Daily Record, McCallum commented: " Nature is claiming the entire place now, some of the buildings you can't get into with it being so overgrown. It's in such a beautiful area it's sad to see it rot and decay like this. "It's sad that no one could take it over and make it into a place for children like it was before or something good for the community. It was such a great explore. Something very different, I definitely would have loved to have stayed there as a child. I really hope someone can save it." McCallum shared the images onto her Exploring with Natasha Facebook page. Since being posted, Scots who visited the hostel as children or grew up nearby have shared their thoughts on the photographs. One wrote: "What a shame. I stayed there for a week in June '76 and again for a weekend later in the year. Fantastic staff and the activities were great." A second shared: "What a sorry state it's in, I stayed there for a winter week in 1978. We climbed Goatfell in the snow and travelled about in the Land Rover." Another posted: "Corrie Croft. I grew up a few fields across from here." Read on for a selection of photographs of the abandoned Corrie Croft Bunkhouse shared by Exploring with Natasha.
