The creepy abandoned building not far from Glasgow named one of the UK's most famous

St Peter's Seminary in Cardross
-Credit: (Image: Lennox Herald)


With Halloween on the way, interest in some of the UK's creepiest abandoned buildings is peaking and a new study has revealed the 10 most famous from across the country.

Two of the top 10 can be found in Scotland, with one found just 40 minutes from Glasgow in Argyll and bute.

According to unoccupied property insurance provider Alan Boswell Group, who set out to reveal the most famous and creepiest abandoned buildings in the UK, St Peter’s Seminary in Cardross, along with Slains Castle in Aberdeenshire, rank 8th and 5th, respectively, on the shortlist.

The famous complex, which is found close to Dumbarton, is one of the best-known abandoned buildings in Scotland.

An exterior view of St Peter's Seminary in Cardross.
An exterior view of St Peter's Seminary in Cardross. -Credit:PA

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Originally commissioned in the late 50s, by the Archbishop of Glasgow to serve as a college for priests, St Peter's first opened back in 1966.

However, less than 15 years later in 1980, it was forced to close and has fallen into ruin ever since.

Situated in woodland in the village of Cardross, Argyll and Bute, it's since become a haven for fans of Urbex, graffiti and drone photography.

Easily spotted thanks to its imposing grey exterior, the creepy building stands out among the lush Scottish woodland.

Its imposing archways and maze-like structure now look foreboding with furniture strewn about its floors and graffiti and litter everywhere.

St Peter's Seminary is one of only 42 post-war buildings to be listed as a Category A, the highest level of protection for a site of 'special architectural or historical interests'.

Many plans have been proposed for the building including placing it in state care, which the Scottish Government declined, and several charities have tried and failed to rais funds to save it.

Sadly, the building remains in its sad state with its future looking doubtful.

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