Urban explorer shares images of peeling walls inside abandoned Scots orphanage

Eerie photographs taken inside of an abandoned Scots orphanage show the derelict state of the building once used to house over 100 kids.

The images, captured by urban explorer Kyle Urbex, were taken last week at the former Balrossie Orphanage in Kilmacolm, Inverclyde.

Moss growing inside of the ceiling while the walls around crumble is just one of many ominous images taken from the abandoned building.

Many walls have been stripped down with only concrete on show as debris clutters the majority of the floor inside.

Graffiti tags are scrawled on what is left of the walls as old electrical tables hang from the ceiling.

And in one spooky snap, one red desk left standing alone inside what appears to be destroyed classroom.

The building, which dates back to 1898, was originally was built as an orphanage by the Sailors´ Orphans Society of Scotland and designed to house 82 boys and 32 girls.

Speaking to the Record, photographer Kyle, 26, said: “When I got inside it was very dirty and despairing looking.

“The walls were crumbling and there was debris all over the floor. It was past any stage of repair.

“Doors were missing and it was a bit dangerous as parts of the floor were missing.

“You always get a creepy vibe when you know it has anything to do with children.

“The creepy corridor with the moss hanging from the walls and stuff was probably the most eerie part of it.

“Overall it was a good experience and I’m glad I managed to see it before it is fully brought to the ground.”

Despite being in the orphanage alone for around 45-minutes Kyle says he wasn’t put off by the eerie atmosphere as he enjoys photographing forgotten buildings.

He has research from all of the UK but was glad to make a trip further away from his Leeds home and made the decision just one night before travelling north.

He added: “In a way it is nostalgic. People always remember something about that building. It brings back lots of memories for them.

“I have research on buildings all over the UK but I’ve only been to Scotland on a number of occasions and it is always good to go so far.”

Kyle documents his trips to abandoned buildings on Instagram account kyle_urbex.

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