This building was designed by my great grandfather, Alfred H Roberts when he was superintendent of the docks. The closest I've seen it is from Arthur's Seat. I'm so pleased you were able to document it before its demolition. It means a lot to be able to see it from the inside. Great work.

I live in Edinburgh and I've always felt if this were in, say Berlin, it would be some almighty techno club. Having now seen it, it could be so much more. Venues, art centres, clubs, apartments, lofts, recording studios, cafes, theatres, restaurants. Most of the machinery looks like it could quite easily be dismantled, it was almost certainly installed after construction of the warehouse.

@covvy

3 жыл бұрын

It should be knocked down. Realistically nobody is ever going to convert it for other use and it's turning into a complete eyesore.

@shaunvlog

3 жыл бұрын

I live here too and totally agree. We need things like this to revive culture here

@ozlo4077

3 жыл бұрын

tbh with a large industrial grey building like this they should do what they did with kelburn castle and let graffiti artists and whatnot paint it or make the lower silo levels into a legal graffiti space it would make it more interesting rather than a big grey building

@matty6848

3 жыл бұрын

@@covvy I wouldn’t be so sure. The old Goodyear tyre factory in Birmingham was left abandoned for years literally decades I think? Then a developer brought it and turned into fancy office complex. Tbf they did a really good job as well!

@GazMonty

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah I get you, it’s got almost Berghain vibes about it.

I live opposite this building and have often wondered what’s inside. Very informative.

@louisdoyle8373

2 жыл бұрын

Where is it

@TheAnonyy

2 жыл бұрын

What have they said will be done with it? Did you know anyone who worked there

@HIT4120

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheAnonyy It’s gone now. They’ve knocked it down. The demolition was recently completed. I don’t know anyone who used to work there.

Fun fact - the ferry in the background at 10:10 is one of the cross-channel ferries - they were brought up to this site in Scotland for storage during the first lockdown

My dad who worked in the docks use to fix the machines and the conveyor he talked about that use to take the grain from the ship into the building.

@kevinwallace888

3 жыл бұрын

Is that Kathy from the Sheraton housekeeping....

@weescotchegg1

3 жыл бұрын

@@kevinwallace888 it is Mr Wallace but maybe not so soon from the Sheraton.

I grew up across the road from here and was always fascinated yet bewildered by the structure's eariness and derelict picture that occupies such a large chunk of the Leith and North Edinburgh skyline. As you point out the warehouse is very well secured and it is a noteworthy achievement for any who manage to get near, you being the first I have ever validly known of. Very occasionally though we would see lights on at night through the upper windows which never healed my young curiosities and to this day I still wonder what that could potentially be down to. Thanks very much for uploading.

I like seeing all types of old industrial buildings whether they have machinery in them or not, either way you can still pick up and learn its historical significance. Thank you for enabling us to experience these places x

@Urbandoned

3 жыл бұрын

No worries, glad you enjoy our content and thanks for the reply

I like the drawer labeled "Junk!". "Loud phones" also sounds interesting. As for today's question, I love old factory buildings built in the early 20th Century or even before -- especially ones that are older than this one. Back then even industrial buildings were made with style, while later ones are purely functional. Their architecture is beautiful in their own right, so yes, they are worth photographing even if they are otherwise completely empty. For newer ones, I'm not that enthusiastic about.

@Urbandoned

3 жыл бұрын

Sometimes labels and signs are the most interesting parts of a building! We agree - any factory of old will be interesting. It's whether one with nothing inside would require a full video to show it.

I have been watching your ever-interesting videos for more than a year and continue to be impressed with your choice of exploration sites. If you continue to choose wisely, industrial places are just as interesting - empty or not - as well as your collection of abandoned asylums, homes, schools, police HQ, grand homes, etc., all over the place. As I have mentioned in earlier comments, you and your team of explorers show respect for property and endeavour to learn about places to share with viewers - unlike other supposed urban explorers who plod on through properties with boring commentary and bouncy swirling video. Keep up the good work lads. BTW, I have donated a lump sum to your cause in the past and encourage others to do likewise or to make the easy one pound a month.

@Urbandoned

3 жыл бұрын

We appreciate it! Thank you! Variety of locations is a key aspect we focus on as we try to spread out different branches of buildings so each video is fresh. Will keep it up!

Brilliant. I live near it and wonder, every time I pass, what it's like inside. What a tremendous multi-use building it could be. Art spaces, performance venues, restaurant and bars, nightclub even with some of the machinery still in place and painted. I was in an ex-power station near Cape Town that had exactly that. You ate at funky tables amongst the brightly painted machines. The hotel rooms all had relics of its industrial past built into the design. Wish I knew how you got in (and out). I'd love to have a wander around. Imagine a bar on the top floor with panoramic views of Edinburgh. Wow!

A great video guys. I do wonder who’s paying the electricity bill? That metal staircase was lovely, not very health and safety though! Keep the videos coming, what ever you do is great watch with lovely clear narration 😀

@Urbandoned

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! We assume it is still connected to the land it is located on, which is why the power still works. Very true - despite the architecture of the staircase, it wasn't the safest!

@lee2217

3 жыл бұрын

@@Urbandoned if the powers on it’s usually to do with security The only other reason is to stop wire theft

Absolutely incredible explore. Great video and editing, really nicely done!

Loved the ambient sounds of moving round this place - compared to what a din there must have been when everything operated (though those florescent tubes coming on sounded like a movie effect on my headphones - Bowaaarrrh!). Enjoyed the on the spot commentary. Nice to see the boxing graffiti, a human touch in that huge place - also that someone had marked one of their three drawers 'Junk'. Pigeons - well, just bein' pigeons. Solid work, Urbandoned Fridays are always a treat!

@Urbandoned

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for the kind words! The sound when we turned the lights on scared us a lot as we first did it, but yes, a very cool noise! Glad you appreciate the audio work as there is a lot of behind the scenes editing that goes into it :)

You guys are really making a lot of quality content. I only discovered your channel a few days ago and have been looking through the back catalog. You can see a real progression in filmmaking skill and production quality. A lot of your stuff reminds me of The Proper People, who are my absolute favorite urban explorers. Much love and respect. -mark (from United States, Atlanta GA)

@Urbandoned

3 жыл бұрын

That's a great compliment that you have noticed our progression - really means a lot so thank you!

Really great video guys. Really atmospheric, made eery by the noise of the pigeons! That volume of machinery was awesome, it really takes you back in time imagining how it was in its working life. Thanks again for another fab vlog :)

@Urbandoned

3 жыл бұрын

Although annoying sometimes, pigeons can help create atmosphere aha! Happy that you enjoyed the walkthrough.

Grain is such a fire hazard, I’m surprised at the types of stairs in such a building. In answer to your question, I like both types of buildings, vast, empty and atmospheric, contrasting with more intimate spaces filled with industrial machinery and the human touches left by the workforce.

@Urbandoned

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the response - we enjoy both too. We wondered whether one's with little inside except walls and floors might be a little boring to showcase through a video.

@Owlbeer

3 жыл бұрын

Interestingly enough at 8:25 I'm pretty sure that's an emergency slide to get out of the building in case of fire. Never seen one like that before, really cool.

thanks again for a interesting explore, as well for pausing at interesting features from handrails to manufactures nameplates and of cause for the commentary with good expressive English

@Urbandoned

3 жыл бұрын

No problem - we're glad you liked it!

this building is the view from my window and always wondered about it! thanks for exploring and sharing

Excellent Video and fascinating stuff

Really enjoyed that, thanks lads, another great industrial vid. Reminds me of the old grain silos near me at Avonmouth. Keep up the good work 👍

@Urbandoned

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed the video, mate! The Avonmouth ones would be a joy to visit also.

Great explore in such an awesome complex. Well done 👍

That was a really interesting explore. 👍🏻👍🏻 Thanks.

@Urbandoned

3 жыл бұрын

No problem pal :)

Loved the explore. Really enjoyed the vintage machines. Thanks so much for the video 👍😃

@Urbandoned

3 жыл бұрын

So did we! No problem :)

Thank you, this was very interesting. The noise in there when it was in full production would have been deafening.

@Urbandoned

3 жыл бұрын

Definitely! Glad you liked it

That was really interesting! Well done 👍

@Urbandoned

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching, we're glad you liked it

I'm from Leith (profile photo is of Leith waterfront) and I've never seen inside this building even though I live in the dockland area 5 mins from the Grain Warehouse. At Christmas Forth Ports used to decorate the top of the building with a large illuminated decoration. Great video and I'm so glad you filmed the building because soon the whole area will be redevelop.

Really interesting stuff. You make me feel so old though. You talk about stuff from the 80s as if it was the stone age :) :)

That is such a cool building. Nice explore

It's coming down. Demolition Machines on site to start in the next couple weeks

I've worked closed to this alot. Always been curious to what its like inside. Thanks for showing 😎

@brianharley1811

3 жыл бұрын

Where is it?

@C267

3 жыл бұрын

@@brianharley1811 leith Docks in Edinburgh.

Splendid!🇬🇧

Hi guys great video and the building outside & inside was so huge it was amazing to see all the heavy plant equipment still intact and Also I can’t believe the power was still on:) some nice details like the oak panels along wall area’s and the spiral staircase I enjoy watching all of everything you record and enjoy the history of events it’s always very educational to see and hear 👍😊

@Urbandoned

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! It was a very interesting place and easily one of the best industrial ones we have seen.

the choice is up to you boys :) quite a few explores i have been in have been completly empty but what is fasinating is the way the building had decayed over time ( peeling wallpaper, paint ,crumbling plaster , old electrical fittings , whats grown ) and still spend ages in there taking pictures , not as interesting as explores with equipment or furnishings in but still interesting to look around .

@Urbandoned

3 жыл бұрын

We aren't sure if we could make as captivating a video at a place that is empty industrial wise. Maybe we will try in the future!

I like both types as long as the camera is steady and stops on the things being discussed. Old machinery and architecture are the best. Saw one on a hotel that had just closed, must have been 15 people roaming around. All looking suspiciously dodgy, our camera guide only seemed to enter rooms as others were leaving it. Maybe nothing dodgy but sad to see a place barely vacated but quickly being destroyed. This place has it all, old machinery and Vast. Great stuff.

What a cracking find

I do not mind what videos you post....All your videos are so interesting and enjoyable to watch....You put a lot of hard work into them....Thanks so much

@Urbandoned

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! It's cool that no matter what we are filming, some people will still watch! Quality content is our main focus, though :)

@XXXSHARONOXXX

3 жыл бұрын

@@Urbandoned You are most welcome sweetheart !!

Glad you done this video now. This site has been tore down the last few months. Totally gone now 😔

Literally live opposite this building in Leith, at least I think its the same building. Never realised you could get inside! Amazing to actually see inside and how it looks.

Another great industrial video . Thanks

@Urbandoned

3 жыл бұрын

No worries, we're happy that you enjoyed it

For me love places like this and underground war bunkers with the history that is involved

That was a refreshing change, I also loved the industrial look of the machinery and brick work and the wood used...I will be honest and say that the outside of the building was uninspiring but so unique, in another setting I would put money on this place being converted in to "desirable" properties there was something kind of appealing about it. As for the inside I could almost feel the atmosphere of the place in it's heyday, with the"loud" phones so they could be heard over the noise of the daily production.This should be preserved, why can't it become a heritage centre ? It would be a good learning tool for school trips and small businesses/workshops and eateries... Seeing this industrial site has been really interesting I would like to see more of this with elements of old architecture thrown in for good measure, the spiral stairs were fantastic, the view was pretty special too, great video great presentation.

@Urbandoned

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked the video! I think the building's size and location will be a reason for it not being preserved. However, it is one of the most structurally sound abandonments we have entered so a museum or heritage site as you mentioned would be a possibility. The spiral staircase was awesome, right?!

I couldn't imagine anything tearing this building down. Even an F4 tornado wouldn't even shake this monster.. thats some good engineering

really cool to see what i did not even know was in my city. defo subbed.

Great video and exploration i like all the videos you do, old architecture is nice

@Urbandoned

3 жыл бұрын

Means a lot to us, thanks :)

Please do Mavisbank House in Scotland! And bonus points if you can find the ice house.

Great to see.

That would be a great movie-tv location.. Good video. I used to see it while on a bus to school and wondered what it was like inside.

That was well cool! Thanks!

@Urbandoned

3 жыл бұрын

No worries :)

I'm from Edinburgh and know this building (from a distance). Very interesting - thanks!

@kieranfinlayson9654

3 жыл бұрын

Is that in leith?

Interesting explore let’s hope the building is saved You’re explore even made it in to the local paper

Spot on nice one

@Urbandoned

3 жыл бұрын

Appreciate it pal

As a young apprentice 10 years ago , I actually have been in this building to carry out engineering works within the building . It has a great view from the top floor where you can walk out onto the top roof . You should really take care being in the building as its very dangerous . As much as its structurally sound . The silo has an explosive atmosphere during to the grain that used to be stored there . What your doing is dangerous.

In response to your question 'it is relatable to being between a rock and a hard place...... Although all derelict structures have their fascination with those people watching, it is also worthy to note their historical and past significance and uses...... While having remnants in place still to correlate to their previous uses, those sites without much or anything remaining are still worthy of documentation prior to their ultimate demise..... Documenting the state at which they are in from their former glory.... A shadow of their previous selves. ' Awesome videos as always!

@Urbandoned

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Appreciate your answer to our question too, because, as you say, empty buildings still have shadows left of their former use, and that itself is worth documenting.

@stevedurrell

3 жыл бұрын

@@Urbandoned exactly! Keep up the epicness!

I love your videos showing machinery etc. It gives the viewer a sense of past life that was there. One can picture and hear the machinery when it would have been alive at the hands of men or women. Whereas, an empty shell, as grand as it may be and interesting, I feel doesn't offer the same connection as a factory or building with equipment stood in time.

When I fish near to it I’m always drawn to it on the skyline

Awesome guys.

@Urbandoned

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate

Its not been closed for 20 years that i can assure! I was going in there in 2006/7 to collect loads of grain for a bulk haulage company i worked for! Used for whiskey! Was in there a lot! Would pull under the hopper a small hatch would open for the guy to see into the trailer and i would shunt forward spreading the load of grain! Was in there 3 times a day, i believe much of it was not in use though! Not sure when it closed completely

@pierrederyckel9716

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah I was wondering if it was like a malting plant? The holes in the floor made me think of floor malting? 🤔 Anyway if that was still being used 15 years ago, I understand why the UK is lagging in productivity 🤣 some of these machines are industrial revolution like!

How did we lose our industry. Glasgow was the second city of the Empire and was also the workshop of the empire. We made everything for everyone. Locomotives, ships, jute, sewing machines, battery's. I will never forgive Westminster for scrapping industry rather than just updating it to a modern standard

@L_U-K_E

3 жыл бұрын

I feel the same about Belfast

@chriso8485

3 жыл бұрын

China.

@rossdonnelly3544

3 жыл бұрын

@@chriso8485 took the word right out of my mouth haha

@joelg34

3 жыл бұрын

Built on the money from the slave trade. Scotland is a farce, run by half wits who hate the English, yet they are happy to accept the £15.2 Bn in bail outs through the Barnett formula every year, to prop up a bankrupt economy and pay for sweeteners like free prescriptions and tuition fees. England should hold a referendum of cutting your third world country adrift and see how long it takes to descend into total ruin.

@jordanelder321

3 жыл бұрын

@@joelg34 you really should, not even going to argue with what your saying even though it’s wrong simply because we want the same thing; to kill the Union. let scotland go

Wow cool x

@Urbandoned

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it mate

Another example of this country’s industrial history many of the machines proudly display their manufacturers name testaments one our industrial might Building full of machines tell a story that cannot be seen once empty and without purpose

@Urbandoned

3 жыл бұрын

This, as you say, is one of the best examples of abandoned industry we have seen, as it so clearly documents architecture that isn't used at all anymore. We agree with your answer too, because a factory that is empty doesn't quite have the same atmosphere.

2002 and no computerization now that I admire and like. Getting to the stage we can leave our brain in bed in the morning.

8:23 just out of shot theres a lever that says 'SUPER FUN HAPPY SLIDE'

There are concrete crunchers by this building now so I suspect it's days are numbered.

Smashing stuff lad, that long staircase I assume is between several silos. The box labeled "Loud Phones" is likely a circuit connected to loud speakers perhaps or a similar system for announcements or alarms. Onto the essay, with industrial it's always about the machines. Nothing beats emerging above a goliath of machinery. But when emptied out it's the little things that matter, old conveyors, chutes, control panels and small architectural details on stairs and gantries.

@johnrogers2826

3 жыл бұрын

Also, machinery can be very loud along with ear protection on, phones etc. would have to be very loud.

@Urbandoned

3 жыл бұрын

Spot on mate, thank you!

Nice one - I think it produced flour, back in the day... And thumbs up for old industrial buildings, irrespective of contents. I passed the one at NO298013 yesterday and wondered what might be in there nowadays! Maybe, one day....

@Urbandoned

3 жыл бұрын

Industrial buildings are certainly lesser than other facilities, at this size and quality. There is definitely not as many as there was a few years ago to film.

Thanks 👍

@Urbandoned

3 жыл бұрын

No problem!

Superb stuff guys looked a wicked place, I know how hard it is to get that kind of footage all whilst trying to sneak about. In answer to your question, I think empty places are absolutely fine if they've got nice architecture. They don't all have to have machinery as nice as this in to be worth seeing, especially as most abandonments are stripped 👌. I personally enjoy seeing exteriors and complexes without any indoor stuff just as much.

@Urbandoned

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it, guys. Sneaking about and recording is so difficult, especially if you want a detailed video! We tend to visit empty industrial places off camera, but don't think we can record an interesting a video as one with remnants left behind there. We will try though in the future for sure!

@BeyondthePoint

3 жыл бұрын

Urbandoned you guys always do a good job. Yeah sometimes you’ve gotta just make videos about which explores you want to, doing every single one is too much

I take it the security man was sacked after vid... Joking aside .. Great vid, Keep it up lads, Very interesting

I’ve always wonder even as a child what was in that huge building 👍

Just read this is being demolished now, which is surprising given its a listed building. Such a shame - that machinery was stunning. It would make a really cool brewery but suppose there isn't much of a market for it given the location. Hopefully some of the machinery is being preserved.

man i want to know how you got in i’ve tried about 5 times each time there’s either no entry or i’ve been swarmed by security

Whatever you shoot is good for me

@Urbandoned

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome :)

I would have tried and see if one of the motor would still worked

We started mobilisation for demolition of this on Monday with our machines moving in next week to begin demolition works.

@TheOriginalMaxGForce

3 жыл бұрын

That's a bit of an overreaction to a couple of guys using the place to make a KZread video, don't you think? Whatever makes you happy, I guess.

I've never understood why some of these big buildings have been shut for decades but still have power. The standing charge for that, on that scale every year must be thousands. Someone has to pay it.

Lovely art deco building when uk was.number 2 in the world economic league. Now look at it smaller than Brazil.

that would make a good apartment block for the homeless

Your videos are really cool, I have a place you could explore! its not that big, not worth a youtube video- but it is honestly quite cool. an abandoned power station at the barony a frame, scotland.

Love this guys. Well done. Where exactly in Scotland is it?

@Urbandoned

3 жыл бұрын

The East coast mate, thank you!

@fiveohfivethree

3 жыл бұрын

Leith in Edinburgh. At night there is a lone light on near the top floor we've always wondered about. I guess this almost explains it?

At 10:09, there's a black shadow moves from right to left on the left darker part of the shot. Was this your partner? I always find something like this in urban clips, it's fascinating to watch :D

@thomastallis7245

3 жыл бұрын

Also at 13mins, in the foreground, another black shadow moves to the left out of site, again, possibly your partner.

You should explore more power plants

@Urbandoned

3 жыл бұрын

We have a lot of power plants to upload - it's just that some will be ruined if we post them currently.

I'm one of they lucky ones thats managed to get inside tried again for a second time a few weeks ago but got stopped by security 😅

In 1977 as a young man working on the heavy coat plant for Bedero price, yank outfit, for the oil pipeline, went to this factory say 5 min walk for cheap dinner, was great, 35p for 3 course until they sussed us out and asked to leave. but we used to sneak in as thousands worked there, i was 7, great time of my life coming from a wee village in Perthshire, was chased by pro,s twice lol. went to a Bar called Nobles where they had a stripper at lunch time lol.never seen anything like it, was a great place then, went back 2 yrs agoand security , no no, and all the old haunts now luxury apartments .

Does anyone know why there are pixelated sections at 11:30 and 13:24?

Not much of it left it has been pulled down most of this year

Just started to demolish this building today so won't be there much longer!

i fly fpv drones i'd love to come out with u guys to get footage sometime

It does beg the question of 'who' or where is the continued supply of electricity being funded from? I mean, the standing charges alone to supply this enormous building for nearly 20 years would be pretty phenomenal, well into the 6 figures and possibly even seven figures, but the lekky companies will happily cut you or I off for non-payment along with enforced court fees!

@philiptownsend4026

Жыл бұрын

Was that mystery ever solved?

Well the planet is doomed. If we cant begin saving the planet by simply turning a light of in a place like this, there is no hope.

The hotel will have 214 rooms In northern Scotland

Just to update, this building is now demolished and is completely gone as of March 2022!

I thought the this time capsule was an ice rink and swimming pool

Scrappers all over Edinburgh will now be planning raids 😂

Shame you couldn't have seen if the motors switched on quickly

@Urbandoned

3 жыл бұрын

I doubt they would have to be honest. A lot of the time when power works it's safety lighting, although we had heard that the lift works at the factory.

The hotel is moxy or premier inn or travelodge or ibis or #motelone

@I78885

2 жыл бұрын

The is #moxyhotels

@I78885

2 жыл бұрын

Or #premierinn

@I78885

2 жыл бұрын

Yes is premier inn

@I78885

2 жыл бұрын

The answer is Premier Inn

I can tell you how we lost our industry one word tories

Pew News music at the start?? 😝😝

@Urbandoned

3 жыл бұрын

Haha, we didn't even notice!

The thumbnail Looks like a abandoned tim hortons

Reason our industry went out of fashion was because the cheaper labour and running costs of having products made abroad was more profitabe that paying higher waged British workers and higher costs of equipment and running costs. Sad but all they think about is profit.

Now being demolished...