Farlie Castle
Fairlie Castle is believed to date back to 1512. It was built by Robert Fairlie. His family owned the land dating back to the 14th century. The castle was the centrepiece of a large area of ground that was used for gardens and orchards. Today you can still see evidence of a well-defined cobble path […]
Virtual ROC Post
This is without a doubt the most advanced video project we have attempted to date. Our goal was to create an animated video showing what an ROC post was, what they would have looked like and how one would have operated. ROC Posts were small underground bunkers that were built all across the UK during […]
St Bridget’s Kirk
This location has been on our radar for quite some time and when we visited we were not disappointed. Even as a ruin, this 16th-century church is still stunning. As we explored the location we could still see an incredible amount of detail in the masonry. One can only imagine how impressive it must have […]
Avro Anson Memorial – Greenock
On the 26th of July 1939, a fleet of 15 aircraft was flying between Belfast in Northern Ireland and the former RAF Abbotsinch airfield (now the site of Glasgow Airport) in Scotland. At the time of the flight, the weather conditions were poor and viability was limited. Due to this, the aircraft was given instructions […]
Scott and Sons Shipyard
The history of the Scott and Sons shipyard at Bowling can be traced back as far as 1851. The company was involved in shipbuilding and repair. The yard eventually closed down in 1979 and the site has been abandoned ever since. Most of the structures and buildings on land have now been demolished and the […]
Pencil Monument – Largs
The Pencil Monument in Largs (North Ayrshire) is a pencil-shaped monument structure that was built to commemorate the battle of Largs. The monument itself was constructed in 1912 but the battle occurred in 1263. The Battle of Largs was a short-lived battle between the fleet of Norway and the Scottish army. The kind of Norway […]
Roman Bridge – Inverkip
The Roman Bridge within the village of Inverkip (Inverclyde) is not thought to be from the Roman period. It is believed to be of Roman design but built much later. It is believed to be from the early 17th century. The bridge is still referred to locally as “Roman Bridge” and is even named this […]
Very Old Summer House
Whilst out and about looking for a location we stumbled upon this little gem of a find. It is a tiny little summer house that has become an abandoned ruin. It is believed it was once the folly or summer house for a large mansion house within the local area. When looking at the little […]
Drone Footage Of Anti-Aircraft Battery
There are Anti-Aircraft (AA) Batteries all across the UK. It can be very interesting to see these locations from the air. A drone can be an incredible tool for getting such shots. This footage was filmed at the Bogside Battery in Scotland.
Saving a Bee With Sugar and Water
From time to time, you will come across a bee within your house or outdoors and at first glance it may appear to be dead. If you gently move the bee it may quickly “wake up” and fly away or it may display small movements and a laboured attempt at walking. In the latter case, […]