The Elms Orphanage, Arbroath

[wolfism]

Excellent Ali – I'd forgotten all about The Elms. Things have changed a bit since the last time I had a look … more holes in the floor … but I hope you don't mind me adding a few pics, rather than sticking up a separate thread.

 

[mrsbriggs36]

hello i was just wondering if you knew anymore information about this place?

 

[escortmad79]

Wow what an amazing place

 

[wolfism]

hello i was just wondering if you knew anymore information about this place?

It's an old mansion, originally built by a dynasty of Arbroath linen weavers, which later became a home for missionaries' children, then finally it was a council-run home. It's been derelict for many years, and the owner is an absentee ...

 

[Alir147]

and it's got the most f*ing scary floors on the planet. there's no way out if you fall down in to those basements! Don't think Il be making a return visit!

 

[mrsbriggs36]

do we know anymore about the owner or what the future plans r?

 

[wolfism]

There's more info here – or you could contact Angus Council planning dept. if you're keen to find out more. Have you visited it yourself … do you have any photos you'd like to share?

 

[spacepunk]

I know, it's a leap of faith, man.