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Scattergun
20-04-2012, 01:09 AM
Report two. This was on my visit to Gartloch Asylum, one of three separate visits I had made with 'J' not long after I got back into urbexing. (Who proceeded not only to get in damn near every shot but also has a habit of runnin off into the darkness with all the torches). He is the 'Loki' of urbexing.

Gartloch opened as a psychiatric hospital in 1896 and at its peak provided beds for 830 patients. The name derives from the old Scots 'Gart' meaning garden or enclosure. Gartloch also provided for those with incurable diseases such as tuberculosis and acted as an emergency medical centre during the second world war, having a revolutionary 'hospital' section separate from the main asylum.

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The Gartloch complex is one of the best examples of a 'villa' style hospital layout in Scotland and certainly one of the grandest.

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http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee182/banknock_lemmy/mainhallsouthtower.jpg

Although not being able to get close enough to photograph the ornate ceiling in the main hall we did get a few (rough) shots of the dining hall downstairs.

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As the 1970's/80's furnishings begin to fall away you can catch a glimpse of the once grand victorian decor underneath.

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Generally the place is in reasonable condition or as reasonable as you will get considering the length of time spent in a derelict state. The further up you go though, with the upper floors being exposed to the elements large sections of the floor have fallen away, being bridged instead with fallen doors and planks of timber.

http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee182/banknock_lemmy/northeastvilla3rdflr.jpg

http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee182/banknock_lemmy/northvilla3rdflrstairwell.jpg

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Gartloch closed its doors for the last time in 1996 and in 2003 work began converting the hospital complex into (yet another) luxury village. However as of the moment building work has been halted, possibly due to financial issues. I'd call that defiance. As long as it's remains in its current state we can all marvel at this fantastic piece of architecture without being accused of standing in someone's garden. Enjoy!

http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee182/banknock_lemmy/gartlochasylumfromthenortheast.jpg

Scattergun
20-04-2012, 11:36 AM
I hate how they get half way through strippin it out then seem to just get bored. The whole redevelopment project seems to have died on its arse. They started 10 years ago but the money seems to have dried up. The irony is with it now being half 'residentialised' it saves the remaining buildings from being burned by the neds. Otherwise it would have ended up like Ravens Park.

It's a really gothic looking place though and a lot of folk have moved in, (wouldn't mind living there myself but I don't have a £40 grand salary). Here's some more interior shots:

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http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee182/banknock_lemmy/northvilla1stflr.jpg

http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee182/banknock_lemmy/dininghallfirehose.jpg

http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee182/banknock_lemmy/northvillabathrooms.jpg