Something a little off the beaten track for my first report. Exploring solo as part of a holiday to the Orkney Isles.
Abandonments are two a penny on the smaller Orkney Isles, and most are pretty uninteresting. Here is a combined report of a couple of the more unusual abandonments that I came across.
All photos taken with my trusty Fuji S5700. Unfortunately I didn't have a tripod with me on the trip, only a Gorillapod so some of the photos aren't as good as I would have liked them to be.
Farmhouse, Claybraes, Papa Westray
A traditional farmhouse located on the east of Papa Westray, Aerial View /Maps
The combination of reasonably strong wind and some loose looking roof "slabs" made for a little unnerving explore. Inside was in pretty good nick considering the exposed location. Despite dropping by the island coffee morning
, I wasn't able to discover details about the history of the place and the circumstances of it's abandonment.
1) One of the better roof sections
2) Sans-Roof
3) Tasteful Pink
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6) A clean dog is a happy dog
7) Christmas Greetings
8) May 16, 1940
9) June 6, 1970
10) Wholesome Reading
"Hall", near London Airport, Eday
A few days and and two ferries later I came across this building on Eday, located about half a mile south of "London Airport" (named after the adjoining London Bay)
Aerial View /Maps
Current Ordnance Survey maps describe the building simply as a "Hall". The main hall is been used for storage, including a motorbike. Pigeons have made themselves at home. A room off the side of the hall appears to have been used as living accommodation.
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12) *Not Access*
13) Someone's Pride and Joy
14) Bit late for some Hovering. Pigeon lovers look away....
15) Home Sweet Home
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17) I was in a rush to catch my ferry so completely forgot to get a good external shot. Here is a blurry shot taken from a distance.
I would certainly suggest dropping by either of these sites if you happen to be in the area
Abandonments are two a penny on the smaller Orkney Isles, and most are pretty uninteresting. Here is a combined report of a couple of the more unusual abandonments that I came across.
All photos taken with my trusty Fuji S5700. Unfortunately I didn't have a tripod with me on the trip, only a Gorillapod so some of the photos aren't as good as I would have liked them to be.
Farmhouse, Claybraes, Papa Westray
A traditional farmhouse located on the east of Papa Westray, Aerial View /Maps
The combination of reasonably strong wind and some loose looking roof "slabs" made for a little unnerving explore. Inside was in pretty good nick considering the exposed location. Despite dropping by the island coffee morning
, I wasn't able to discover details about the history of the place and the circumstances of it's abandonment.1) One of the better roof sections
2) Sans-Roof
3) Tasteful Pink
4)
5)
6) A clean dog is a happy dog
7) Christmas Greetings
8) May 16, 1940
9) June 6, 1970
10) Wholesome Reading
"Hall", near London Airport, Eday
A few days and and two ferries later I came across this building on Eday, located about half a mile south of "London Airport" (named after the adjoining London Bay)
Aerial View /Maps
Current Ordnance Survey maps describe the building simply as a "Hall". The main hall is been used for storage, including a motorbike. Pigeons have made themselves at home. A room off the side of the hall appears to have been used as living accommodation.
11)
12) *Not Access*
13) Someone's Pride and Joy
14) Bit late for some Hovering. Pigeon lovers look away....
15) Home Sweet Home
16)
17) I was in a rush to catch my ferry so completely forgot to get a good external shot. Here is a blurry shot taken from a distance.
I would certainly suggest dropping by either of these sites if you happen to be in the area
