Bought by a locally born professor and his wife who have restored a number of local historic properties. It's good to know that there are still people interested in helping their local community and saving the heritage.

@jaynelawing9531

Жыл бұрын

I love this do they need help on these areas

@alisonwhitefordbellbabd8427

Жыл бұрын

I remember it well my USA.

So beautiful!!! I can never understand why the governments make things so difficult financially that such historical places are left to decay and fall apart. Great job with the filming and the photography!

@jananovakova7139

2 жыл бұрын

Nádhera 👍👍👍🇨🇿🇨🇿🇨🇿Jana

This place is beyond gorgeous! It’ s a shame it is closed and not being used. So sad to see it just sit. Thank you for filming this!

I'm late to see this and reach your comment section, but Alec, this was a truly amazing experience for me just watching! And for you to see firsthand I'm sure was even more so. I've always been interested in castles, but this one outdoes all the rest! The architecture itself is incredibly beautiful. It was a bit scary seeing the exterior of what appeared to be a prison with barred windows and only slots to let in minimal daylight. All of the interior was magnificent! The skills necessary to create such a masterpiece are nearly nonexistent today. I've read below that a couple purchased the property, and that's fantastic. Thank you so much for a beautiful tour with the special guest - the shaggy dog.

I cant beleive that nobody is trying to take care of all this beautiful things it breaks my heart 😞 ....

@meredith2803

Жыл бұрын

I know absolute treasures, it’s so sad they’ve been left like this 😢

Bloody WOW!!!!! This place is beautiful, a mixture of very old and not so old. The four posters, the Targes the Swords, the Clean bathrooms, the grounds. JUST WOW. We were just blown away watching this. THANK YOU Alec.

My parents got married here .. it is such a beautiful place and I'm gutted that it's been abandoned. The history involves a woman in the 16th century who inherited the castle from her father but she was forced into being wed to a man she didn't love so she jumped from the tower and her ghost haunts the grounds. I don't know why it closed down but it was pretty recent. I hope somebody takes over and opens it as a hotel again. The room at 19:29 is the room I stayed in.

@KayKay-rc9fg

2 жыл бұрын

Very nice I'd love to go for walk there 1 day looks beautiful

@KayKay-rc9fg

2 жыл бұрын

What hotel did it use to be

@ianbell2288

Жыл бұрын

@@KayKay-rc9fg Comlongon Castle near Dumfries

@sgilbert5753

Жыл бұрын

How nice of you to fill us in on some of its history.

@buidseach

Жыл бұрын

I suspect it closed because of Covid.

That dog is simply adorable, can I have him?🐕‍🦺 The garden of this property is gorgeous! This place is in mint condition, one of your best explores!

In all the years I have been watching explores on KZread this is my favorite, so gorgeous and untouched. Thank u so much for sharing.

What a find stunning Alec and the grounds are beautiful thanks again for great content guys.

The hotel closed for business in February 2020 and put up for sale for £1.1m . It is under offer so hopefully it will be back into use soon.

@marianatoth5125

3 жыл бұрын

If offer fails, we would be happy to hear from you - we desire (the property) to be passed on to a young couple, Scotish blood still, if God's willing ! 🙏❤👍

Those rooms were stunning , a very typical romantic get away , such an amazing find

Seen some amazing places but this was off the scale. This is truly fantastic. What a brilliant find Alec, truly awesome.

Is good to see a great place not vandalized ..amazing bed rooms and bath, thanks for taking photos was nice to see them.

Wow amazing. This is beautiful. I am new here. Love the outstanding photos just excellent . Why is this place not being used? So stunning. Those beds were great with all the carvings. And awesome stained glass windows. Lovely 🥰❤🤗 Your doggie is so well behaved and cute. Enjoyed watching. Thanks for sharing.

You and your dog are gorgeous ! I love your explores so much. Thank you! This was fantastic

Hi Alec, cameras have never been a problem.. until they start beeping with the Sirens! And you see our beloved Alec and company.. and beautiful black🐺🐾 dog, RUN AS HELL! Wow! nice looking mansion, we definitely need to get in this one. I LOVES YOU GUYS! 💕💕💕💕

Love the dog. So happy running about. I really believe someone is cleaning various rooms in this beautiful manor. The bedrooms and bathrooms are almost spotless. It is a shame (as with many of the places Alec comes upon) that such places are expensive to properly keep up. If I had a lot of money, I sure would try to bring them back to life, open to the public and hope to play with the dog!

@brigidmccarthy5800

2 жыл бұрын

I love the dog too he doesn't say much he's a great protector I love dogs

Amazing! The weapons on the walls were crazy. Great find Alec 🙂 Much luv, stay well! XX

The beds still made up. They look like they were made up that morning. Unbelievable.

@Jossianne19130

3 жыл бұрын

Seems that because of the winter they didn't have any guests!!!

Any history behind this magnificent building?

Absolutely love this place! The beds are beyond beautiful! Wish I was there exploring with you for this one.

What an amazing place, brilliant explore, Alec. I remember hearing about it shutting down, let's hope someone reopens it and the vandals don't get to it. I agree with you, the knight on the chair was great. What a lovely Black German Shepherd, my favourite dog.

Oh my. I'm speechless. This is so stunning and so very beautiful. Wonder what happened and why it is empty. Looks recent too. This is my favorite. Cute dog. Thank you Alec for sharing this stunning find with us. I hope someone will do something before those jerk vandals find it. Hope they don t. Stay safe.

@SnowPink90

3 жыл бұрын

Exactly. So beautiful!!

@lunasgrandmareadsastory6386

3 жыл бұрын

it was a wedding venue that went bust

@nancypetty6668

3 жыл бұрын

Are you sure it is abandoned? It looks pristine, it doesn't look dusty, or abandon

@nancypetty6668

3 жыл бұрын

Okay, I see the trust, and spider webs, but still..

@quintonadonis8185

2 жыл бұрын

i dont mean to be off topic but does anyone know a trick to get back into an Instagram account?? I somehow lost my account password. I love any tricks you can give me

Very tastefully furnished, must be grade 1 listed. Thanks for the glimpse inside, I can almost hear a piper playing a lament for it. Hoping this magnificent property gets a new owner, soon!

Beautiful.. I really enjoy watching your videos in this hard times and imagine I would be there.. Love scottland

Such a beautiful place, it seems very well kept still, the gardens, the building architecture are all so stunning, it's hard to believe this place has just simply been abandoned seems to good to be true, would love to visit this place myself, I've just recently relocated from my home town in Coventry and moved to Scotland, This building is an amazing find absolutely stunning

@anaantunesribeirosantos6094

Жыл бұрын

Em inglês no sey nada ok bom dia .

OMG how scenic that looks walking on the crispy ground sounds lovely. That must have been the blacksmith area with that big anvil. It’s still fitted out that’s incredible What a fantastic place,

@dalriada842

3 жыл бұрын

It would have been used to conduct anvil weddings.

Gorgeous photos by the way Alec, well done Sir Alec of Scotland!

Wow wow wow I’m speechless, brill explore once again Alec, the GSD pup was gorgeous too 👍🐾🥰🐾🥰🐾🥰

Yeah! WOW is right! Definitely my bedroom.. FREAKING GORGEOUS! These Poster Canopy Beds if antiques, are expensive..Darn these are just stunning. Alec has to take a photo of himself on the first bed shown... Alec you have hit the mother load of exploring adventures... today! I BILLION LIKES, CLICK ON THE LIKE BUTTON NOW!!! 😁👍🏻

I think you have out done yourself on this one .. Absolutely incredible! Hopefully someone will buy this Magnificent Castle. Many cobwebs so no dusting for quite a while.

What an awesome place, surprising to see that it's not decayed yet. All that stuff is still inside this wonderful place!

What a beautiful dog!! That outside appearance sure is impressive. Such gorgeous rooms.

Drone pics would have been fantastic of the outside of gardens and buildings.an awesome explore. It is so depressing to see these beautiful places decay.. thank you.

Sad to see all the cool beds just left behind. Very cool shots at the end Alec.

What a excellent explore Alec that place was amazing love the 4 poster beds look so comfy it looked a very cold day to amazing video can’t wait for the next one stay safe 😀

@ExploringwithAlec

3 жыл бұрын

Cheers buddy

Wow!! all the details of the bed , wall, railings ,everything it is so gorgeous.I have been to Scotland n Scotland is one of my favorite country ,full of history!!

Awesome explore! This one has it all... history, fancy furniture, and a creepy vibe. Hello from Florida!

@wendycrawford1792

2 жыл бұрын

Debi Luke. Why do you find it creepy. It is absolutely beautiful and immaculate!

@beckeymcmillen6707

Жыл бұрын

Debi and Wendy turns out it wasn't empty After all... Not saying that Alex knew it either. Just saying that it was closed for winter. Oñly saying that cause that's what others some are say. But birds poo on a bed would say someone needs to do their job.

What an absolutely stunning hotel inside and outside. I loved seeing the four poster beds, makes my bed look like shite, lol. I truly enjoyed this explore. Thank you Alec 👍❤️😊

@ExploringwithAlec

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks chrissy 👌

Absolutely stunning! I want to Finnish making up that bed and run the vacuum cleaner around and do a general tidy up 😀 Thanks for showing us this fantastic property. Hope it's rescued soon before vandals discover it.

What a good dog u have. He's having just as much fun exploring as u r. So cute. Wonderful building too.

Love it.It looks more like a bed and. Breakfast with all those bedrooms and bathrooms.A lot has been updated not as old as the outside for sure.Beautiful.👍❤️🇺🇸

@jessicaalexandra306

3 жыл бұрын

That's why theres names on the rooms lol

@gerisotero3464

2 жыл бұрын

Unbelievable! the whole place is so neat and super clean..seems they hired someone to take care of the property..you cant even notice some trace of dust in there and no cobwebs as well..it's awesome!!

Hey Alec when I get over to Scotland it would be awesome to go on an adventure to see this place in person. My kind of bathrooms and those beds. Unbelievably beautiful. I love the “older” darker wood. & the rooms appear huge! Love the dog. He’s a good cover story ☺️📸📸. Be safe and thanks for another great video 👍

This place is in pretty well condition , seems like some one is taking care of this beautiful place , from the condition at present u can't call it an abandoned place in my opinion.

@powerbookg4apple

2 жыл бұрын

More like they just left for work 😂

@shwetasv6520

2 жыл бұрын

@@powerbookg4apple right 😀

@veronicaroach3667

2 жыл бұрын

Me too - no cobwebs hanging everywhere - and they take over pretty fast !

@adnansulayman8753

2 жыл бұрын

اذا ذهبوا للعمل كيف هؤلاء المصورين يدخلون البيت هل لهم تصريح من الحكومه او اهل البيت، ارجو التوضيح

@Steampunksaly

2 жыл бұрын

Your right it’s not abandoned and it’s not medieval either, it’s mock Victorian gothic

Fantastic as usual Alex. Stayed there before. ❤️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿x

Hi Alex &Friend/s Love the dog.Looks like a beautiful German Shepard.😀

@katebaker5590

3 жыл бұрын

Belgian shepherd, fabulous intelligent dogs.

I love the four-poster beds. The wood carvings are gorgeous!

Most amazing beds I have seen. Great furnishings. Incredible sword display. Claymores? Huge place. Thank you!

Not been this way recently but appears to be in good hands now - purchase only went through in May 2023. Great video

This has to be thee Best ever that youve done. the Armoury room was fantastic an for me the best in the mansion, I metal detect and would love to do the grounds around it. Cheers . Mac.

I honestly love this Alec brilliant it’s beautiful to even see it in that condition! I would of thought there wer sensors inside if they cameras/sensors outside didn’t work they ones inside would set the alarm off! Thank fully there’s no sensors inside but that’s definitely stunning! Love it keep up the good Work

gorgeous!!! Love the pooch! Would love more dialogue during the tour.

Aw another super upload you are getting some great views but you do deserve it love to see Scottish explorers!!!

What an absolutely fantastic place! Love it! Thank you. Perhaps this is sale that fell through or something? Hope it doesnt sit empty very long. Would be a shame to see this place deteriorate. Make a great high end rehab place for troubled youth.

Thanks for sharing what a beautiful place and those 4 poster beds amazing

By the surroundings I imagine it was so far away from civilization that the owner declared bankrupcy!!! So sad because it is a beautiful place!!!

Interesting room of Weaponry, especially those Frails displayed on the wall.. A Frail is a wood club handle, with a chained spiked ball attached, the ones without the chains are called Morning Stars... Funny these Morning stars were also called, Holy Water Sprinklers.. 🤣Definitely nothing HOLY about this weapon! This is probably my favorite room... Still scary but amazing as well. Your right Alec the ceiling is amazingly beautiful. Awesome video, perfect for King Arthur and his men.⚔

@ronaldburns7877

3 жыл бұрын

It,s not called a Frail.....the word id flail

@elizabethtorres6069

3 жыл бұрын

@@ronaldburns7877 🤗 Ok thank you Alec.

I'd remember this place. I got married there in 1998. Sorry to see it didn't make it.

Incredible! What a find. Thank you !

Majestic !!! What lucky you were to be able to visit mansions like that !!!

Beautiful old castle.. love all the details and I love your dog 🐶

@ExploringwithAlec

3 жыл бұрын

The dog is not mine thanks for watching

Crazy ! Are you kidding !?! I´ve seen a lot, but this one sure tops it all by far ! Respect 👍 PS: I was listening very carefully and you only said "it stinks (in here)" twice 🤣👍

@ExploringwithAlec

3 жыл бұрын

😂

What a lovely place. It's a shame to put so much into a place and just walk off and leave it. Beautiful. I loved your dog. Beautiful. God bless 💖

What a magnificent place! To stay here must have cost a pretty penny!

Thank you Alec this place is beautiful a shame it's just setting alone and not taken care of. Really enjoyed watching. 😊

So interesting, such a beautiful place, and the photography is amazing

My dream home! How beautiful!! Its so sad these gorgeous homes are not taken and restored. We don't have this beautiful architecture in America..I hope it goes to a grateful person that can restore! Ugh it breaks my heart!!

Absolutely stunning! And your dog is so cute too.

So beautiful, I just googled it and it appears to be under offer which is good news. The current owner inherited it and the upkeep of the castle was too much. Really hope it gets a new owner.

@LUKE.KNIVES92

2 жыл бұрын

Can you please tell me the name of this building ?

@lauradeer8567

2 жыл бұрын

Did the sale go through?

Very beautiful, well kept. But the price to stay there ,is way over my head. Wealth and prestige only! 4 poster beds for the most, very ,very beautiful. Ty for the tour. Tc and stay safe always.

Amazing as always Alec 👏🏼💕

@ExploringwithAlec

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks pal 💙

This place is spectacular, I'm speechless!,😶, The woodwork, n the spiral staircase, the beds ,😮 WOW!, that place is amazing! Cheers Alec n Co!😜✌🇬🇧

Love the sound of the crunching of the frost 🤫 unsure if that building is actually abandoned seems to good inside for that and well kept inside and out 🤔

Seasonal hunting lodge? Failed hotel venture? What an interesting house tour. Your dog was having a good old time!

Another good video I can imagine how grand the place was at one time when t was used. Its in great shape for being abandoned. Do you have any history on it and know When was it abandoned? I love how you took your dog with you as well. what’s your dogs name? What breed? It looks like a shepherd couldn’t tell for sure in the video.

Simply awesome ! Thsnk you ! 😊👍🍻

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What a beautiful home I can't believe they would abandoned this home

Beautiful looking building from the outside , unfortunately I'll have to watch the rest tomorrow. Looks like someone's spat the dummy going by some of the comments! 😄

WoWZy! This pad was magnificent ! Realizing it has been relatively updated, it still remains with many of the castles' old artifacts. Some even medieval. Now it is crying out for new owners to come rescue it before the "destroyers" figure a way in and begin its demise! PLEASE, someone wealthy enough fall in love with this beautiful home and save it from the darkness that can be brought upon it from the lowest of our society! Thanks, Alec, and crue another amazing explorer on your resume. You're one of the best! May God bless you dudes, and protect you from the Po-Po and any harm! P€ac€ ~n~ £0v€

The yard is clean. Inside is clean. I think they still come over and clean it.

OMG! That tower block looks most sinister. I sure it has an illustrious history of dungeons and jail cells...

Ever thought about Closed Caption or English subtitles for those of us not used the strong Scottish accent....don’t get me wrong. I LOVE IT. But I would enjoy the video and love understanding the banter even more ❤️thank you 👊🏻

@tawnymacleod4022

3 жыл бұрын

Just listen hoarded Scottish accent is beautiful! He’s not difficult to understand at all!

@tawnymacleod4022

3 жыл бұрын

❤️ the puppy so adorable

@RHassa8970

3 жыл бұрын

@@tawnymacleod4022 what does hoarded Scottish mean?

There's quite a bit of money left behind in that hotel, for sure. Those were some mean looking weapons in the reception/bar areas. I enjoyed the mannequin sitting in his armour, it would had scared the whatsit out of me. What a great explore.

Did you find out the reason about that paper with "Help!" written in?

Such a beautiful place. How long has it been vacant? It's very well maintained. I love your work guys.

Beautiful! Someone should care for this place. I can almost see it 10-20 years from now slowly decaying away!

I just came across this video. What a beautiful place. It looks like it is ready to open with a little clean up. I'm surprised this place hasn't been stripped of all the items. If I had the money I would try to open it back up. Do you have any more details why this was closed and when?

It looks like a nice update of an obviously historic structure, operated as a hotel and wedding venue. It's too bad that it's no longer functioning as such. It appears to have been a nice facility.

@jessicaalexandra306

3 жыл бұрын

They close them down for the winter as heating these huge places would be 30 grand a month to heat

Was it used as a hotel? It's unbelievable how everything still looks.Someone could buy it and move right in.

Absolutely awestruck and puzzled at same time! Fantastic journey.

@athenoullathodure1355

3 жыл бұрын

Yes I love that about his vids ,gets the imagination going on a creative journey stretching one's imagination outside the norm , an absolute privilege to Vue

@athenoullathodure1355

3 жыл бұрын

It does all come together in slow motion when you zoom in tune in, great fun.

When these places close why do they just abandon them with beds made, etc? If they paid staff for one more week to store the custom canopy fabrics, coverlets, decorative pillows etc in air/water tight containers they would be usable for the next owners. That reproduction tapestry hanging in the stairwell is a couple thousand dollars new but will be full of mold by the time anyone else is able put this place to use.

Seems awfully nice for something that has been considered "abandoned." Thank you for posting.

Great explore. Hope someone someone takes the place over and brings it back to life

What a magnificent mansion! Very eligant and beautiful very luxurious and breath taking soooo woowww i like all the bed rooms and the beds, it's like that the person living there is a royal people and family, the furnitures, the paint so cool, why that is abandoned? so prestine, there's the Samurai hanging on the wall, an overwhelming interior design and decorations soo beautiful, beautiful, beautiful and precious!!! 👏🎉🎉🎉

@riinaeinblau9823

2 жыл бұрын

Because this hotel is closed wintertime.

I'd like to visit to Scotland. I really love such a beautiful old castle. 👍💖 hope you talk much more about the building ,landscape , furnitures what you think and know if you like. 😉

Majority of those bedrooms and bathrooms appear to be in pristine condition. I wonder how long it’s been abandoned and why was it abandoned?

I💓 the dog. He is another explorer, this is an Históric Building Heritage, está modernizado y se usa como hotel ... no se usa en invierno porque no hay turismo...No está abandonado...fue adaptado respetando la historia a estos tiempos...en la placa de bronce de las habitaciónes dice seguramente el nombre de las diferentes tipos de suites, si hasta tiene calentador de toallas! Ese edificio está impecable y cerrado en invierno! Magnifico, me encantaría hospedarme allí si voy a Escocía, debe ser bastante caro...Saludos desde Argentina

Stunning and so sad . Love your beautiful dog 🐕