I was surprised when I saw some of the tartans in this old Manor home. In one wardrobe I saw a tie just like I own. Also many books were about the Isle of Skye. Then in one of the pictures of this old gent I saw someone I knew, who was Chief John MacLeod of Dunvegan Castle, Skye. My MacLeod family migrated to North Carolina in 1772 from Skye. I'm sure this gentleman was closely related to Chief John's family. They probably have holdings in London which is a more exciting place to live. Tim King. Phoenix, AZ.
I live in Western North Carolina in the mountains. We have many Scottish people here and hold the games in the Highlands. That's about 40 minutes from where I live. I am a McClure and my mom was a Buchanan., which is Irish. I loved the exploration! Many wonderful things in this home. I love the location. Thank you for sharing this with me. ❤😂
I love how sweet your comments are about the rooms and the items left behind. It looks like a squalid mess and both of you are so gentle and kind-hearted with your words.
This just made me feel really sad. You literally can’t believe no descendants from the family are involved. If the inhabitants went into a nursing home or something the only thing I can think of is the family had had a falling out and were estranged from their kids. It is something that bugs me that it’s so hard to answer these questions. Sure, the kids may have got their own lives moved far away. Then maybe THEY died in a tragic accident or just from illness. If they are all still alive and they DIDNT have a family falling out, then maybe yea, they’re just too far away. But it still really does not make sense.
Maybe there were no offspring, or interested remnant relatives. Govt agency wi end up tipping much, obvious worthy items to auction for ¿? pocket benefit.
Well I was just a wee boy at the time (don't spread this) I was told that there was a great murder in the house and the person or persons were in authority because of madness...me Mum and grandmum told me that
I considered the estrangement as well. It does seem authorities would contact next of kin in a situation of death though, but perhaps they don't search if there is no forwarding known address.
if the owner went into a nursing home, the property would be sold to pay for his care. Families don't just vanish so there must be some reason for this property to have been left behind. The house and contents could have been sold.
What a great house in a lovely location. This has been a very impressive property. I can’t believe how many valuable items have been left behind in there. I hope that it doesn’t get looted and trashed any time soon. This is one of the best locations I have seen. Thanks for showing us round on this explore. I would love to know the story to this property being abandoned. It’s like the owners just walked out, never to return. This property deserves to be saved and to become a happy home again. You have brought a lot of pleasure with these great videos. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year Sam and Jess.
@@rosemarymantele318 Oh ! Dear 😊v Rosemary , I think you must be quite young because that TV was from the late 1960s to the 1970s . I'm an Anglo-Irish grandma 72 yrs old and recognise most of the wonderful things in the house beside the loch . Hated those scary hospital beds with the castor's on as they usually came from old hospitals and had blue & white striped rough mattresses . So sad to see these treasures left to rot .
@@moragmontgomery9715 I agree it is irresponsible of people just giving location information of peoples personal property, some elderly person most likely in hospital will die heart broken when they find out their life time personal possessions are stolen or destroyed by the inept carelessness of trespassers having no conscience of their actions just to get youtube hits very sad. Can just hope the Ghosts will kick their ass. UPDATE: After following leads me an a friend were able to track down court records indicating: Their is family still alive, Pheobe is the current heir to the property she is Elderly and what with Covid lock downs clearly cannot easily travel, theirs been an ongoing legal battle over property land rights, the former Gentleman owner her brother passed away in 2013 but it certainly is not abandoned it's just in Stasis.
@@aerotro this is the third time I’ve seen this home. All different explores. Sadly lack of maintenance is doing this home in. They are very respectful to the memories of these families and buildings.
You have the perfect amount of time when panning your cam around, I get to see everything, too many youtubers rush, then you cannot enjoy the vid but yours is perfect timing. Thank you.
Wow, absolutely in love with the place, inside and out, all that history and the surroundings, imagine being so lucky to have been once living in such a beautiful place , would love a couple nights there, even in the condition it now lays, did a search on the name of the man in the painting , came up with a sir John Macleod 1st Baronet 1857-1934 ,scottish MP for the unionist party ,for Glasgow, son of Rev Norman Macleod , wonder if same ? Got to be the best video, that i seen in a long time , thanks for sharing 👍🙂
What’s also interesting is sir John Macleod had a sister named Phoebe @ 37:23 the card is to Phoebe and signed Phoebe I wonder how that’s all connected!
It’s sad to think that there’s probably family still alive out there somewhere and they’re just letting this amazing place rot away. A real pity and a shame that a fabulous historic home doesn’t seem to be wanted by anyone!!
Their is family still alive, Pheobe is the current heir to the property she is Elderly and what with Covid lock downs clearly cannot easily travel, theirs been an ongoing legal battle over property land rights, the former Gentleman owner her brother passed away in 2013 but it certainly is not abandoned it's just in Stasis.
@@aerotro Do you know the owner ? I can't understand why they didn't donate it to a charity close to thier heart rather than leave it to rot if they don't want it.
@@sugarsundae3400 It is complicated, when family lose loved one's often they can't bring themselves to dismantle what a loved one left behind, I remember when my Mother died I started crying as me and my daughter started to bag and give to charity my mums belongings, It felt like I was erasing my mums presence. I will make a video about this because it is hard to type it all out. He was a very well known veteran it can take years for immediate family to face up to the process of dealing with possessions left behind, I will post a video here later.
Do you ever research into these places to find out what happened to the owners and why everything was left behind? So sad that people spend a lifetime collecting 'stuff' and then to see how it can all be left behind. The family heirlooms and photos are tragic in the disregard of loved ones gone. Cracked me up how you were trying to be stealthy and then shining lights at windows without curtains.. flagging anyone who would've been in range of the home. Clever that.
when we die we can't take anything with us unfortunately, that means years of collecting valuable stuff. The urbex people always use stealth to gain access, I've noticed.
I love all the little secretary / writing desks. I can't believe all that stuff is still there! Some of the furniture looks almost new. This was incredible! Thank you for sharing!
I can't wait to get inside. The deadly dog sign just tells me they definitely worked hard for what they had. The bedroom mirrored dresser I'm hoping you captured its beauty. The design looks the same as what was handed down to me from my great great gram from Ireland which was given to her as a wedding present in the mid 1860s. My house was broken into in the 1990s and all of my family antiques were stolen. I miss my moms cedar chest she had made with her own hands all tongue an groove with a lid she soaked an bent the wood herself. That piece only over 100yrs old meant more to me than any other piece. So now you know why I absolutely love your videos as well as the paintings you capture. Aka:Retired Artist xx
Karma! What comes around goes around! Whoever stole those things from you will lose way more than their value. Plus I don't believe God wants thieves in heaven.
what a beautiful view. Fell in love with Scotland when I was there. Would love to come back again & go to the the Highlands where my ancestors came from many years ago
It's been up for sale for a year or two, offers around £1.4m.. It's an ancient estate of 2.4k acres complete with all sorts, a village, part ownership of river bank, fishing rights, boat house,...
Oh my goodness just when I think I have seen my favourite place you guys come up with another one! This really is a fabulous place and I am so glad you managed to get there through the snow. What a wonderful house and the views, the lake etc, just perfect. The scene of Jess walking along the corridor and up the stairs with the candle, looks like a scene from a film or a glimpse back in time, loved it. Thank you so much guys. Just want to say thank you so much for all your hard work this past year bringing us some fabulous videos, they have been a treat. I understand you have some people out there being negative, I never read any of it, but I guarantee it comes from a place of jealousy and downright cruelty. I hope you don’t let it get to you but rather realise they wouldn’t say anything if you weren’t doing so well. I know the love will always outweigh the haters….I certainly love both of you (and Karl and Wheatie too) and wish you nothing but the best. Hope you have a good break now and a very Happy Christmas, much love guys 🧡🌲🤶🏻🎄🎅🏻💜
I'm so impressed at all those Secretary Desks! Those are the ones that open to make a writing desk. Also so many rooms were necessary because foe every person there was a servant. They get the lesser rooms, mostly upstairs. They had to be separated males in one part, females in the other. The sitting rooms are amazing! Thanks guys!
Sam and Jess, I am new to watching these explore videos "about 3 months now." The 2 of you, along with Dave and Mark from AWE and Adam Mark you all are AMAZING people!! You guys and Jess are so enthusiastic about what you do, you all have so much passion, care, love and more importantly RESPECT for the properties and the family's of each property that it truly tells us what WONDERFUL PEOPLE you are. Thank you for taking all of us on these great explores and showing me these beautiful places that I would NEVER get to see if not for all of you. PLEASE keep being real and doing the awesome explores that you do. DO NOT pay attention to all the negative, disrespectful people that have nothing good to say on their comments, they should just keep them to them selves. This was an ABSOLUTE BEAUTIFUL property, THANK YOU for sharing. Much love to you ALL.. PLEASE STAY SAFE!! From Oregon USA 🇺🇸 😊💞 To all the negative cruel people, this ABANDONED HOME DID have dust, tons of cobwebs and sure looked like the closests had A LOT of clothes in them, so I'm not sure what video you all are watching. 🤔🙄 Take another look see... 🤓😳😊
How beautiful the house is. The location is to die for. The snow you guys had to manoeuvre through! You go to places I will never be able to, it is so lovely to experience it all. Thank you 😊❤️
That was awesome, just came across your channel so looking forward to bingeing! I actually inherited the exact same binoculars shown at 9:50! All the best.
That estate was listed in the Herald last year for around £1.5m, 2.4k acres - it comes complete with a village and part ownership of a bank of a river and fishing rights.
It looks like they were loved grandparents and its nice that people were keeping a look out. Sad how they left everything behind (family members) to fall apart after they passed on. When my grandma passed on, we all pitched in although very painful, to clean her belongings, donate, keep but most of all honor her memory. I had to fly back in from another country I've been living to do just that and I would do it again for my grandma ❤
You can see the old parts of the house and the newer add ones. My aunt and uncle added rooms and fireplaces to their house for decades! Y’all are wonderful to watch so respectful of others and their lives. You two give me hope for the youth of this world! Wonderful find enjoyed it much. Cheers from Sugarland Texas ❤️🇺🇸🇬🇧
I’m new here and I love how you put your videos together. Can’t wait to see more. I have to say, I love how Jess will put things right. I’m the same way, I can’t walk past something that is offset. Love your respect as well. You’re both amazing videographers.
The guy could have been living as a recluse in squalor for years before his death as having a property but no longer the means to maintain it happens to many in old age. If he has then died intestate there could be a ongoing legal battle between remaining heirs as to who gets what and these disputes can go on for years with no family member being allowed to remove anything which would account for your find.
Probably a family home that had many generations pass through. So many valuables housed within. I think a lot of books are handed down by generations as I have a few of my great grandparents books. What a beautiful location by the lake. Lovely video Sam and Jess xxxx
Hadn't been empty for more than a few years at most because the indesit compact tumble dryer is still a current model. The sticker on front for the guarantee isn't the older version so 5x years old at the very oldest. Lovely setting by the water and woodland.
I agree with Alison about letting people know the situation of these lovely places. Unscrupulous people could take advantage of its solitude and spoil it or steal from it. Keep on with showing us, but please dont let it be known where you are.
Gorgeous house and location!!! I can’t believe all that stuff is just sitting there and no one has smashed it up or stolen stuff! It’s literally just left as it was! It’s so sad that this family has worked so hard to create such a lovely home and memories and now it’s just left to Rot 😔 All those important items, memories history not respected by family! Surely there’s family members that can come collect the items!
I’m finding it hard to watch this. This home is clearly not “abandoned” as there’s no dust on lots of the counter spaces, bottles and cans; there’s even a brand new extension cord. Someone is stopping by and slowly packing up clothes and belongings. By any measure, this is breaking and entering. You may not have taken anything (how can we know), but you broke into another person’s property, and riffled through the contents. I’m half Scottish (Isle of Skye) and I remember people from my youth who wouldn’t have called the police, they would’ve taken “care”of any intruders themselves. One day you will be arrested, and the body of evidence you’ve accumulated on UA-cam will be used as evidence.
Calm down Victor Meldrew, the young ones are not doing any harm and that’s obvious. What’s all this about breaking an entering, what proof do you have that they broke a window or forced a door to get in? You shouldn’t be watching these type of videos if it’s going to trigger you.
Fantastic coverage, thank you for respecting the place and the past owners. I can't get my head around how descendants, friends, neighbors, government departments...WHOEVER, allow houses with insane about of history and valuables, are just left!!!!!!! It seems so disrespectful to the past occupiers that a home is now a slowly decaying shell.
You know that often times if yo7 see more than one kitchen it’s because one is just for the staff to make their own meals. Also, when you see bedrooms up on the top floor or in the attic that’s where they sleep. That’s why it’s not fancy like the rest of the rooms. When you approach the children’s rooms and find either rooms that seems to go follow a long inner doorway system or just two bedrooms side by side, that’s because the nanny was expected to care for the children sat night and during the night.
What a grand place. So big and filled with really valuable things. The silver alone is worth a fortune. The family is fortunate that many explorers are honest and kind and don’t take souvenirs. Really loved the gong, the wood clothes cabinets, that unusual tiled floor was just beautiful. Another great one Sam & Jess. Wishing you both a very Merry Christmas & a safe, happy, healthy, and peace filled New Year. If you ever come to Houston, USA- you must look us up and stay with us. Love to you both. Many thanks for all the grand explores. Thankful that we found your UA-cam channel. Blessed✨Be Friends💖
So much left behind. Brilliant that there are watchers that ensure that it remains intact. So glad you brought us inside on your journey which judging by your enthusiasm you and your crew enjoyed very much. So enchanting the isolated location which your drone work displayed to perfection. Thank you for sharing this rare gem l will probably watch again. All the best and continued success in your explorations. Thoughts and prayers to you and your family and crew. Happy New Year from 🇨🇦
Always sad to see such a place left so frozen in time with not a soul to remember or treasure the memories or possession of those gone before us. But wonderful to see that people have had the respect to leave it as it is without ransacking the place.....Great tour guys!
Again u have captured the beauty! Luv watching u and Jess. You videos and pics are second to none! Thanks for taking us along, I get to see places I would never see otherwise!
💝 what a perfect gem and it does tickle the brain as too why it’s standing handsomely by the water all by itself , abandoned. It has so much history and beauty to pass down. Very beautiful guys - thank you for sharing 🥰
TS 13:08 you were curious about the making of the lampshade. They were made of aged stained parchment paper and a thick coat of paraffin wax for protection. That one was done fancier then the ones my mom use to make in the 60s. She would pull the warmed already waxed parchment strips over the top wire, then hand sew the bottoms with a shoe string cord that was also waxed. They lasted forever or until someone knocked over the lamp and cracked the wax. When parchment paper wasnt available, she would use brown paper grocery bags, usually they came with 2 bags together to strengthen them, then cut in strips and lay in a hot bath of paraffin. Same process with each lamp. An that my friends is how lampshades were made back in the day 😉 as for the change in house materials, usually families multiplied, woman and kids stayed close adding another section to the homes, an the husband's went off to work sometimes only returning on weekends or once a month. TS 24:53 The picture is, The Ordination of Elders in a Scottish Kirk, painting by John Henry Lorimer, 1891. Sam dont laugh at those screwdrivers in wall lmbo I have 2 butter knives holding my furnace door in place so it quits rattling lol. That place is not only massive but antiques worth a small fortune! 3 sections, 3 families. Btw I'm the youngest of 23, I'm sure my mom wished we'd had a house that size lol TS 41:38, there was another place you had visited that had a similar photo, if you remember, where the elderly couple sat while having the bagpipes played. Something of tradition back then? That photo is just to similar to the other. When I rewatch your videos, I'll message you on Facebook with photos. xx
What a fabulous house! Such a shame that mother nature will take over unless the family sell the property. Merry Christmas Sam and Jess, and thank you for this video xxx
Outstanding house, loved every bit of it, unreal, out in the middle of nowhere, but what a find, thank you so much for taking us along!! These exploring houses are sooo good
Lovely location dear Jess and Sam! I love your aerial footage of this stunning house on the Scottish shore! Love you and wish you a Merry Christmas and blessed New Year!
What an explore such an amazing place, the house that just keeps on giving. I wonder how many people occupied this home, did you see any dates anywhere i was hoping you'd check on the candrel jar in the kitchen. To live there would be devine, beautiful in every aspect the house and the land. Such a shame and a sad case that it's being left to decay and rot. One of the best explores you have done a really incredible home. Cheers Jess and Sam intriguing from start to finish. XX ❤️💙
Indeed. They may have been respectful, but I can’t help thinking that any house locked up for a while might be unsafe from this kind of intrusion. It’s not fair game just because there’s no one home.
Immanent Domain, I've heard of people getting away with it.That looks like a great place to try and the Cool Clear Blue Waters. Looks grand for Brewing Ale's. Happy Holidays!
yep the pair of you do very good explores, also ( and is common with younger explorers) i love the naïve explanations for some objects makes me chuckle!
The radiogram next to the piano is very similar to the one we had in the early 70's. There was a turntable and the radio could get stations from all over the world.
It does look like two houses been put together,lot of stuff just left to go to waste ,love watching y'all this is second onewatched todayto watch your premier
What an awesome house (or more like mansion). When you were coming across all those family photos its makes one wonder where on earth have the family gone to? It definitely appears to have belonged to some sort of Lord or someone high in Scottish society. But it was simply heart breaking to watch. You revealed what was clearly once a loving happy home filled with a wonderful family which has now become a distant memory. Its made me rather sad to see that home going to rack and ruin. I love the respect that you both show the place and the family that lived in it. Thanks S&J for making such a wonderful and poignant explore video. You pair are truly one of the best Urbex Mavericks out there! All the best. 👍.
Hahaha LOR plates! The real gems are on the wall..that bedroom chair omg fantastic antique.the tiger wood clock ahhh! Brilliant tour. I can not testify for the residents but in my house I do read every book. I have a lot. I'm a scientist.Thanks 🐟💜
I thought the same thing. And the pottery was worth a fortune also. Someone was taking things from the home. That extension cord was knew. It must have been Thiers because it was sticking out like a sore thumb and they acted as if they didn't see it. I'd love to be them,and see all these incredible places. But I do have to say if it was my family's properties I wouldn't approve of anyone entering.I understand that the place in falling in, but it still seems wrong to me. Not judging them,I'm just saying I wouldn't feel comfortable.
Strange set up of a house, more like a maze, quite different i lovit, such a lovely Scottish country home, wish a name to go w it. Thank you for the tour most enjoyable, u were so respectful & kind, lovely tour guides glad i found your 💕🍀
Just found this channel and love it already.The young people are so respectful of the property they visit.I am intrigued by the background and history of the family that once lived in this house and why it has been abandoned and frozen in time.
Like has been mentioned, it is crazy that a property like this has had no younger family members/generations to take it on. It's wild location and the responsibility, not to mention the cost to keep that place going would have been a scary prospect to younger members of the family in the changing times we live in. Whatever the reason it is a massive waste of a grand building and the memories it hides inside. Great explore guys. All the best to you.
Wow Sam & Jess, this was a beautiful place. I still can't get over how many wonderful places are just left to rot and fall apart, makes me sad. You asked bout that tv downstairs, know there could be big difference between Europe and USA. But I think it looks like maybe 196os to 1970s. Reminds me of what I would have seen when I was little. Thank you for shareing. Be safe out in the snow, it's cold. We got our first real good snow over weekend. Was -3°F in wee early hours Monday morning here in Maine USA
For an abandoned house, it is exceptionally clean in areas ie no dust! I would hate to think that strangers were trespassing on my family property. How did you get in? Someone is obviously paid to tend the grounds.
Thx 🙏🏻 Folks! Great treasure you’ve presented for our viewing pleasure. I’ve saved it and will give a look again. Try to learn more about the castle. ♾ d
To Lady Susan. Why would people abandon a beautiful, beautifully furnished house, unless something was seriously wrong! It looks like a Mari Celeste job to me! I'd keep away!
Maybe the people just got old and died, there might be family out there somewhere but they don't want to live in such a remote place, it's beautiful but wouldn't be easy to live there at this time of year, it wouldn't be for everyone , but a great explore I enjoyed watching it
hi Sam and Jess this is definitely my favorite place you guys have filmed nothing can beat it it's the best ever I want this house so bad I've always wanted a house on the water so this house is perfect for me I absolutely love Scotland and Skye is my favorite place in Scotland I've never been but I've seen videos hopefully one day thanks for sharing and stay safe 💙
Did you see a door under the main hall entry stairs? ... does this home have a basement? .... I wish someone would buy this home and restore her to her former glory ! ... so many antiques That amazing Clock and those clothes closets are HUGE and beautiful! ... I love the way the three stairs look down unto each other ... it's wonderful to see it ...
I was surprised when I saw some of the tartans in this old Manor home. In one wardrobe I saw a tie just like I own. Also many books were about the Isle of Skye. Then in one of the pictures of this old gent I saw someone I knew, who was Chief John MacLeod of Dunvegan Castle, Skye. My MacLeod family migrated to North Carolina in 1772 from Skye. I'm sure this gentleman was closely related to Chief John's family. They probably have holdings in London which is a more exciting place to live. Tim King. Phoenix, AZ.
do you know where in NC? I have a friend whose last name is MacLeod & went to school with a guy of that name. Piedmont NC.
That is so cool! Anyway you could go save those family records? And save all that is salvageable.
I live in Western North Carolina in the mountains. We have many Scottish people here and hold the games in the Highlands. That's about 40 minutes from where I live. I am a McClure and my mom was a Buchanan., which is Irish. I loved the exploration! Many wonderful things in this home. I love the location. Thank you for sharing this with me. ❤😂
I love how sweet your comments are about the rooms and the items left behind. It looks like a squalid mess and both of you are so gentle and kind-hearted with your words.
a lot of these places are a squalid filthy mess, and yet urbex always make it sound like wow, this is super.
This just made me feel really sad. You literally can’t believe no descendants from the family are involved. If the inhabitants went into a nursing home or something the only thing I can think of is the family had had a falling out and were estranged from their kids. It is something that bugs me that it’s so hard to answer these questions. Sure, the kids may have got their own lives moved far away. Then maybe THEY died in a tragic accident or just from illness. If they are all still alive and they DIDNT have a family falling out, then maybe yea, they’re just too far away. But it still really does not make sense.
Maybe there were no offspring, or interested remnant relatives. Govt agency wi end up tipping much, obvious worthy items to auction for ¿? pocket benefit.
the owner lives down south, this is literally a break in
Well I was just a wee boy at the time (don't spread this) I was told that there was a great murder in the house and the person or persons were in authority because of madness...me Mum and grandmum told me that
I considered the estrangement as well. It does seem authorities would contact next of kin in a situation of death though, but perhaps they don't search if there is no forwarding known address.
if the owner went into a nursing home, the property would be sold to pay for his care. Families don't just vanish so there must be some reason for this property to have been left behind. The house and contents could have been sold.
What a great house in a lovely location. This has been a very impressive property. I can’t believe how many valuable items have been left behind in there. I hope that it doesn’t get looted and trashed any time soon. This is one of the best locations I have seen. Thanks for showing us round on this explore. I would love to know the story to this property being abandoned. It’s like the owners just walked out, never to return. This property deserves to be saved and to become a happy home again. You have brought a lot of pleasure with these great videos. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year Sam and Jess.
Great explore, such an original house! The TVs look like late 80’s down stairs and 90’s upstairs. Thank You for sharing!
Ofcourse it will be trashed and looted now that the whole world knows about it.
@@rosemarymantele318 Oh ! Dear 😊v Rosemary , I think you must be quite young because that TV was from the late 1960s to the 1970s . I'm an Anglo-Irish grandma 72 yrs old and recognise most of the wonderful things in the house beside the loch . Hated those scary hospital beds with the castor's on as they usually came from old hospitals and had blue & white striped rough mattresses . So sad to see these treasures left to rot .
@@moragmontgomery9715 I agree it is irresponsible of people just giving location information of peoples personal property, some elderly person most likely in hospital will die heart broken when they find out their life time personal possessions are stolen or destroyed by the inept carelessness of trespassers having no conscience of their actions just to get youtube hits very sad. Can just hope the Ghosts will kick their ass.
UPDATE: After following leads me an a friend were able to track down court records indicating: Their is family still alive, Pheobe is the current heir to the property she is Elderly and what with Covid lock downs clearly cannot easily travel, theirs been an ongoing legal battle over property land rights, the former Gentleman owner her brother passed away in 2013 but it certainly is not abandoned it's just in Stasis.
@@aerotro this is the third time I’ve seen this home. All different explores. Sadly lack of maintenance is doing this home in.
They are very respectful to the memories of these families and buildings.
You have the perfect amount of time when panning your cam around, I get to see everything, too many youtubers rush, then you cannot enjoy the vid but yours is perfect timing. Thank you.
Wow, absolutely in love with the place, inside and out, all that history and the surroundings, imagine being so lucky to have been once living in such a beautiful place , would love a couple nights there, even in the condition it now lays, did a search on the name of the man in the painting , came up with a sir John Macleod 1st Baronet 1857-1934 ,scottish MP for the unionist party ,for Glasgow, son of Rev Norman Macleod , wonder if same ? Got to be the best video, that i seen in a long time , thanks for sharing 👍🙂
What’s also interesting is sir John Macleod had a sister named Phoebe @ 37:23 the card is to Phoebe and signed Phoebe I wonder how that’s all connected!
It’s sad to think that there’s probably family still alive out there somewhere and they’re just letting this amazing place rot away. A real pity and a shame that a fabulous historic home doesn’t seem to be wanted by anyone!!
There is one family member left from what I know. She is old, last of the family.
@@boosteddiesel1834 a pity that there’s no one to pass it down to...even a close family friend!!!
Their is family still alive, Pheobe is the current heir to the property she is Elderly and what with Covid lock downs clearly cannot easily travel, theirs been an ongoing legal battle over property land rights, the former Gentleman owner her brother passed away in 2013 but it certainly is not abandoned it's just in Stasis.
@@aerotro Do you know the owner ? I can't understand why they didn't donate it to a charity close to thier heart rather than leave it to rot if they don't want it.
@@sugarsundae3400 It is complicated, when family lose loved one's often they can't bring themselves to dismantle what a loved one left behind, I remember when my Mother died I started crying as me and my daughter started to bag and give to charity my mums belongings, It felt like I was erasing my mums presence. I will make a video about this because it is hard to type it all out. He was a very well known veteran it can take years for immediate family to face up to the process of dealing with possessions left behind, I will post a video here later.
Do you ever research into these places to find out what happened to the owners and why everything was left behind? So sad that people spend a lifetime collecting 'stuff' and then to see how it can all be left behind. The family heirlooms and photos are tragic in the disregard of loved ones gone. Cracked me up how you were trying to be stealthy and then shining lights at windows without curtains.. flagging anyone who would've been in range of the home. Clever that.
Folks on the outside may have though it was the ghost of the manner walking around inside!
when we die we can't take anything with us unfortunately, that means years of collecting valuable stuff. The urbex people always use stealth to gain access, I've noticed.
I love all the little secretary / writing desks. I can't believe all that stuff is still there! Some of the furniture looks almost new. This was incredible! Thank you for sharing!
… and a minor fortune in old crockery in those open cupboards !
It’s sad. Someone’s entire life is in there. And their memories are meaningless to those left behind.
I can't wait to get inside. The deadly dog sign just tells me they definitely worked hard for what they had. The bedroom mirrored dresser I'm hoping you captured its beauty. The design looks the same as what was handed down to me from my great great gram from Ireland which was given to her as a wedding present in the mid 1860s. My house was broken into in the 1990s and all of my family antiques were stolen. I miss my moms cedar chest she had made with her own hands all tongue an groove with a lid she soaked an bent the wood herself. That piece only over 100yrs old meant more to me than any other piece. So now you know why I absolutely love your videos as well as the paintings you capture. Aka:Retired Artist xx
Karma! What comes around goes around! Whoever stole those things from you will lose way more than their value. Plus I don't believe God wants thieves in heaven.
what a beautiful view. Fell in love with Scotland when I was there. Would love to come back again & go to the the Highlands where my ancestors came from many years ago
And I can not afford a house in America. This home with some work would be a fine place to call home.
It's been up for sale for a year or two, offers around £1.4m.. It's an ancient estate of 2.4k acres complete with all sorts, a village, part ownership of river bank, fishing rights, boat house,...
Wow, that is one BIG house! Imagine that being renovated. Beautiful area. Looks like a peaceful place to live.
What I’d give
Another amazing house Sam and Jess. What a location. Good to see it is not trashed. Look forward to next video.
Oh my goodness just when I think I have seen my favourite place you guys come up with another one! This really is a fabulous place and I am so glad you managed to get there through the snow. What a wonderful house and the views, the lake etc, just perfect. The scene of Jess walking along the corridor and up the stairs with the candle, looks like a scene from a film or a glimpse back in time, loved it. Thank you so much guys.
Just want to say thank you so much for all your hard work this past year bringing us some fabulous videos, they have been a treat. I understand you have some people out there being negative, I never read any of it, but I guarantee it comes from a place of jealousy and downright cruelty. I hope you don’t let it get to you but rather realise they wouldn’t say anything if you weren’t doing so well. I know the love will always outweigh the haters….I certainly love both of you (and Karl and Wheatie too) and wish you nothing but the best.
Hope you have a good break now and a very Happy Christmas, much love guys 🧡🌲🤶🏻🎄🎅🏻💜
I'm so impressed at all those Secretary Desks! Those are the ones that open to make a writing desk.
Also so many rooms were necessary because foe every person there was a servant. They get the lesser rooms, mostly upstairs. They had to be separated males in one part, females in the other. The sitting rooms are amazing!
Thanks guys!
Sam and Jess, I am new to watching these explore videos "about 3 months now." The 2 of you, along with Dave and Mark from AWE and Adam Mark you all are AMAZING people!! You guys and Jess are so enthusiastic about what you do, you all have so much passion, care, love and more importantly RESPECT for the properties and the family's of each property that it truly tells us what WONDERFUL PEOPLE you are. Thank you for taking all of us on these great explores and showing me these beautiful places that I would NEVER get to see if not for all of you. PLEASE keep being real and doing the awesome explores that you do. DO NOT pay attention to all the negative, disrespectful people that have nothing good to say on their comments, they should just keep them to them selves. This was an ABSOLUTE BEAUTIFUL property, THANK YOU for sharing. Much love to you ALL.. PLEASE STAY SAFE!! From Oregon USA 🇺🇸 😊💞
To all the negative cruel people, this ABANDONED HOME DID have dust, tons of cobwebs and sure looked like the closests had A LOT of clothes in them, so I'm not sure what video you all are watching. 🤔🙄 Take another look see... 🤓😳😊
You guys are so adorable when you adventure abandoned homes!!! It always blows my mind when I see antiques go to rack and ruin. 🤯😑😔
How beautiful the house is. The location is to die for. The snow you guys had to manoeuvre through! You go to places I will never be able to, it is so lovely to experience it all. Thank you 😊❤️
That was awesome, just came across your channel so looking forward to bingeing! I actually inherited the exact same binoculars shown at 9:50! All the best.
I would buy this place immediately!!
That estate was listed in the Herald last year for around £1.5m, 2.4k acres - it comes complete with a village and part ownership of a bank of a river and fishing rights.
Sam And Jess this place is so beautiful and l have to say it brought me to tears, to see such a place abandon and forgotten is so so sad.
It looks like they were loved grandparents and its nice that people were keeping a look out. Sad how they left everything behind (family members) to fall apart after they passed on. When my grandma passed on, we all pitched in although very painful, to clean her belongings, donate, keep but most of all honor her memory. I had to fly back in from another country I've been living to do just that and I would do it again for my grandma ❤
Phenomenal explore Sam and Jess! This home was beautiful! The scenery was breathtaking! Thank you very much for sharing this with us!😊❤️
Phenomenal Explore! Surely this is trespassing? Breaking and entering?
You can see the old parts of the house and the newer add ones. My aunt and uncle added rooms and fireplaces to their house for decades! Y’all are wonderful to watch so respectful of others and their lives. You two give me hope for the youth of this world! Wonderful find enjoyed it much. Cheers from Sugarland Texas ❤️🇺🇸🇬🇧
I’m new here and I love how you put your videos together. Can’t wait to see more. I have to say, I love how Jess will put things right. I’m the same way, I can’t walk past something that is offset. Love your respect as well. You’re both amazing videographers.
The guy could have been living as a recluse in squalor for years before his death as having a property but no longer the means to maintain it happens to many in old age.
If he has then died intestate there could be a ongoing legal battle between remaining heirs as to who gets what and these disputes can go on for years with no family member being allowed to remove anything which would account for your find.
Probably a family home that had many generations pass through. So many valuables housed within. I think a lot of books are handed down by generations as I have a few of my great grandparents books. What a beautiful location by the lake. Lovely video Sam and Jess xxxx
Hadn't been empty for more than a few years at most because the indesit compact tumble dryer is still a current model. The sticker on front for the guarantee isn't the older version so 5x years old at the very oldest. Lovely setting by the water and woodland.
Beautiful find guys. Ashame it falling apart. It amazes me how family just leaves a place to rot. Very sad.
WOW YET AGAIN GUYS . CANNOT WAIT FOR THIS EXPLORE 👍😍👍😍💯🙏
I can't believe some of the locations that you investigate... I love watching your channel... Have a Great Christmas Sam, Jess & Family
I agree with Alison about letting people know the situation of these lovely places. Unscrupulous people could take advantage of its solitude and spoil it or steal from it. Keep on with showing us, but please dont let it be known where you are.
The estate's been up for sale for over a year, probably longer.
Gorgeous house and location!!!
I can’t believe all that stuff is just sitting there and no one has smashed it up or stolen stuff!
It’s literally just left as it was!
It’s so sad that this family has worked so hard to create such a lovely home and memories and now it’s just left to Rot 😔
All those important items, memories history not respected by family! Surely there’s family members that can come collect the items!
Jess looks awsome carrying the candle walking at the end of video
I’m finding it hard to watch this. This home is clearly not “abandoned” as there’s no dust on lots of the counter spaces, bottles and cans; there’s even a brand new extension cord. Someone is stopping by and slowly packing up clothes and belongings.
By any measure, this is breaking and entering. You may not have taken anything (how can we know), but you broke into another person’s property, and riffled through the contents.
I’m half Scottish (Isle of Skye) and I remember people from my youth who wouldn’t have called the police, they would’ve taken “care”of any intruders themselves.
One day you will be arrested, and the body of evidence you’ve accumulated on UA-cam will be used as evidence.
Calm down Victor Meldrew, the young ones are not doing any harm and that’s obvious.
What’s all this about breaking an entering, what proof do you have that they broke a window or forced a door to get in?
You shouldn’t be watching these type of videos if it’s going to trigger you.
The beautiful Highlands...birthplace of most of my ancestors. Love the soundtrack 💝
Thank you, and...
Happy Christmas! 💖🎄🎇
TV I'm guessing 1970s why is it left you would think someone is responsible for the property 🤔 great vlog cheerio Ellie xx
Fantastic coverage, thank you for respecting the place and the past owners. I can't get my head around how descendants, friends, neighbors, government departments...WHOEVER, allow houses with insane about of history and valuables, are just left!!!!!!! It seems so disrespectful to the past occupiers that a home is now a slowly decaying shell.
You know that often times if yo7 see more than one kitchen it’s because one is just for the staff to make their own meals. Also, when you see bedrooms up on the top floor or in the attic that’s where they sleep. That’s why it’s not fancy like the rest of the rooms. When you approach the children’s rooms and find either rooms that seems to go follow a long inner doorway system or just two bedrooms side by side, that’s because the nanny was expected to care for the children sat night and during the night.
One of the most beautiful house & surroundings, you captured it well, thank you both xx
What a grand place. So big and filled with really valuable things. The silver alone is worth a fortune. The family is fortunate that many explorers are honest and kind and don’t take souvenirs. Really loved the gong, the wood clothes cabinets, that unusual tiled floor was just beautiful. Another great one Sam & Jess. Wishing you both a very Merry Christmas & a safe, happy, healthy, and peace filled New Year. If you ever come to Houston, USA- you must look us up and stay with us. Love to you both. Many thanks for all the grand explores. Thankful that we found your UA-cam channel. Blessed✨Be Friends💖
Thanks for sharing this video ❤
So much left behind. Brilliant that there are watchers that ensure that it remains intact. So glad you brought us inside on your journey which judging by your enthusiasm you and your crew enjoyed very much. So enchanting the isolated location which your drone work displayed to perfection. Thank you for sharing this rare gem l will probably watch again. All the best and continued success in your explorations. Thoughts and prayers to you and your family and crew. Happy New Year from 🇨🇦
Am surprised there isn't more cobwebs and dust if it's been empty for so long. Is it possible the owners still visit?
Always sad to see such a place left so frozen in time with not a soul to remember or treasure the memories or possession of those gone before us.
But wonderful to see that people have had the respect to leave it as it is without ransacking the place.....Great tour guys!
Again u have captured the beauty! Luv watching u and Jess. You videos and pics are second to none! Thanks for taking us along, I get to see places I would never see otherwise!
You treated the house and furnishings with great respect. Good job. Any idea when it was last occupied and who owns it? Enjoyed the video.
💝 what a perfect gem and it does tickle the brain as too why it’s standing handsomely by the water all by itself , abandoned. It has so much history and beauty to pass down. Very beautiful guys - thank you for sharing 🥰
Such a cool place! It’s beautiful!
TS 13:08 you were curious about the making of the lampshade. They were made of aged stained parchment paper and a thick coat of paraffin wax for protection. That one was done fancier then the ones my mom use to make in the 60s. She would pull the warmed already waxed parchment strips over the top wire, then hand sew the bottoms with a shoe string cord that was also waxed. They lasted forever or until someone knocked over the lamp and cracked the wax. When parchment paper wasnt available, she would use brown paper grocery bags, usually they came with 2 bags together to strengthen them, then cut in strips and lay in a hot bath of paraffin. Same process with each lamp. An that my friends is how lampshades were made back in the day 😉 as for the change in house materials, usually families multiplied, woman and kids stayed close adding another section to the homes, an the husband's went off to work sometimes only returning on weekends or once a month. TS 24:53 The picture is, The Ordination of Elders in a Scottish Kirk, painting by John Henry Lorimer, 1891. Sam dont laugh at those screwdrivers in wall lmbo I have 2 butter knives holding my furnace door in place so it quits rattling lol. That place is not only massive but antiques worth a small fortune! 3 sections, 3 families. Btw I'm the youngest of 23, I'm sure my mom wished we'd had a house that size lol TS 41:38, there was another place you had visited that had a similar photo, if you remember, where the elderly couple sat while having the bagpipes played. Something of tradition back then? That photo is just to similar to the other. When I rewatch your videos, I'll message you on Facebook with photos. xx
What a fabulous house! Such a shame that mother nature will take over unless the family sell the property. Merry Christmas Sam and Jess, and thank you for this video xxx
Absolutely mesmerizing. Thank all of you very much for sharing your content.
Outstanding house, loved every bit of it, unreal, out in the middle of nowhere, but what a find, thank you so much for taking us along!! These exploring houses are sooo good
Lovely location dear Jess and Sam! I love your aerial footage of this stunning house on the Scottish shore! Love you and wish you a Merry Christmas and blessed New Year!
Hi that tv come out in the 1970 and 1980 it a old TV not very old
amazing place you guys keep smashing it! have a lovely Xmas
From the looks of it, they added the barn to part of the house. It must have been really cold in the winter being it is next to a lake. Neat place!
What an explore such an amazing place, the house that just keeps on giving. I wonder how many people occupied this home, did you see any dates anywhere i was hoping you'd check on the candrel jar in the kitchen. To live there would be devine, beautiful in every aspect the house and the land. Such a shame and a sad case that it's being left to decay and rot. One of the best explores you have done a really incredible home. Cheers Jess and Sam intriguing from start to finish. XX ❤️💙
One of the best abandon places I’ve seen loved it Sam and Jess thank you 🙏
Beautiful view out side & Beautiful House thank you for sharing this video
Excellent walk through. Great camera work
Very natural and real. 👍🏽 Thanks for sharing 😘
We don't call this exploring in Scotland. We call it breaking+ entering. These fools didn't even hide their faces....
Indeed. They may have been respectful, but I can’t help thinking that any house locked up for a while might be unsafe from this kind of intrusion. It’s not fair game just because there’s no one home.
Beautiful, but sad beyond words.
What an interesting place that is.The TVs look like theyre frim the 70s.Beautiful location.xx
Immanent Domain, I've heard of people getting away with it.That looks like a great place to try and the Cool Clear Blue Waters. Looks grand for Brewing Ale's. Happy Holidays!
Absolutely stunning scenery and an amazing explore, really enjoyed this thank you. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you all.
My goodness,that is one huge house! Wow 🤩 old all very old, love their music 🎶 Great job guys 😊🤗👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
yep the pair of you do very good explores, also ( and is common with younger explorers) i love the naïve explanations for some objects makes me chuckle!
The radiogram next to the piano is very similar to the one we had in the early 70's. There was a turntable and the radio could get stations from all over the world.
Wow! What an amazing place. So sad it is just wasting away.. Thanks for sharing it with us!!
What a time capsule ... I'm watching 'OUTLANDERS' ON NETFLIX .... and I fell in love with the Sottish Highlands ...
Why are you wondering around someone else's home???
Thank you for the up load once again brilliant 😀
It does look like two houses been put together,lot of stuff just left to go to waste ,love watching y'all this is second onewatched todayto watch your premier
Amazing explore. Thank you.
Thank you for the video. As usual you never fail to deliver. Av wanted to go to Skye for years. Been told its so beautiful.
What an awesome house (or more like mansion). When you were coming across all those family photos its makes one wonder where on earth have the family gone to? It definitely appears to have belonged to some sort of Lord or someone high in Scottish society. But it was simply heart breaking to watch. You revealed what was clearly once a loving happy home filled with a wonderful family which has now become a distant memory. Its made me rather sad to see that home going to rack and ruin. I love the respect that you both show the place and the family that lived in it. Thanks S&J for making such a wonderful and poignant explore video. You pair are truly one of the best Urbex Mavericks out there! All the best. 👍.
Superb video as always guys. We'll done. Love to watch your adventures.
Hahaha LOR plates! The real gems are on the wall..that bedroom chair omg fantastic antique.the tiger wood clock ahhh! Brilliant tour. I can not testify for the residents but in my house I do read every book. I have a lot. I'm a scientist.Thanks 🐟💜
I thought the same thing. And the pottery was worth a fortune also. Someone was taking things from the home. That extension cord was knew. It must have been Thiers because it was sticking out like a sore thumb and they acted as if they didn't see it. I'd love to be them,and see all these incredible places. But I do have to say if it was my family's properties I wouldn't approve of anyone entering.I understand that the place in falling in, but it still seems wrong to me. Not judging them,I'm just saying I wouldn't feel comfortable.
Strange set up of a house, more like a maze, quite different i lovit, such a lovely Scottish country home, wish a name to go w it. Thank you for the tour most enjoyable, u were so respectful & kind, lovely tour guides glad i found your 💕🍀
Great house! The land around is beautiful. Thx 4 sharing. Job well done. Always enjoy exploring with u guys. Merry Christmas, stay safe & well.
Just found this channel and love it already.The young people are so respectful of the property they visit.I am intrigued by the background and history of the family that once lived in this house and why it has been abandoned and frozen in time.
Like has been mentioned, it is crazy that a property like this has had no younger family members/generations to take it on. It's wild location and the responsibility, not to mention the cost to keep that place going would have been a scary prospect to younger members of the family in the changing times we live in. Whatever the reason it is a massive waste of a grand building and the memories it hides inside. Great explore guys. All the best to you.
This was fantastic. I love the property with water front access.
Love and peace to all...💖🎄💖
Thanks for an amazing year guys. Merry Christmas, best wishes and much love to you and your family xox 💖💖
Fabulous house .Lot of History .Hi from Canada 🇨🇦
Wow Sam & Jess, this was a beautiful place. I still can't get over how many wonderful places are just left to rot and fall apart, makes me sad.
You asked bout that tv downstairs, know there could be big difference between Europe and USA. But I think it looks like maybe 196os to 1970s. Reminds me of what I would have seen when I was little.
Thank you for shareing. Be safe out in the snow, it's cold. We got our first real good snow over weekend. Was -3°F in wee early hours Monday morning here in Maine USA
For an abandoned house, it is exceptionally clean in areas ie no dust! I would hate to think that strangers were trespassing on my family property. How did you get in?
Someone is obviously paid to tend the grounds.
They don't show you walking past the signs saying private property
So far my favorite!! Just lovely! Happy Holidays from Oklahoma...
Ah you guys made it in here too, this has been one of my best house explores in Scotland
Thx 🙏🏻 Folks! Great treasure you’ve presented for our viewing pleasure. I’ve saved it and will give a look again. Try to learn more about the castle. ♾ d
Nice. Thank you for sharing. It will never stop amazing me that people leave all that valuable stuff and a house / mansion to decay. Sad!
What an amazing house. The stairs that lead up from the kitchen could be live in help quarters?
What an absolutely stunning house, I want to live there, solitude and scenery it's perfect. Thankyou x
This home would have been so beautiful in its day. You just can’t help wonder where is everyone, why is it left to decay?
To Lady Susan. Why would people abandon a beautiful, beautifully furnished house, unless something was seriously wrong! It looks like a Mari Celeste job to me! I'd keep away!
Maybe the people just got old and died, there might be family out there somewhere but they don't want to live in such a remote place, it's beautiful but wouldn't be easy to live there at this time of year, it wouldn't be for everyone , but a great explore I enjoyed watching it
Amazing place thanks guys really enjoyed this video xx
Love explores..have subscribed 💕 I had a TV much the same ..late 70s early 80s..the funky wallpaper ..mother had in the 70s 💕
You guys get better and better! Good to see you grow and Improve greatly. Fantastic thanks.
hi Sam and Jess this is definitely my favorite place you guys have filmed nothing can beat it it's the best ever I want this house so bad I've always wanted a house on the water so this house is perfect for me I absolutely love Scotland and Skye is my favorite place in Scotland I've never been but I've seen videos hopefully one day thanks for sharing and stay safe 💙
Did you see a door under the main hall entry stairs? ... does this home have a basement? ....
I wish someone would buy this home and restore her to her former glory ! ... so many antiques That amazing Clock and those clothes closets are HUGE
and beautiful! ... I love the way the three stairs look down unto each other ... it's wonderful to see it ...