Inverailort House by sossy
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Scotland, Highlands
We came to this lonesome and unexpected manor close to the wood and hidden by trees. The dark and broken windows were staring into the rain.
It was owned by the Cameron-Head family, but in 1940 it was commandeered by the War Office and used as a special training centre for the SOE (Special Operations Executive). They were responsible for training undercover agents during the war, who would then be sent off to create havoc behind enemy lines.
The SOE was disbanded when the war ended, and the house was abandoned and left to crumble as a testament to a bygone age.
And thanks for stopping by and all your intersting comments! ;o)
Comments (26)
jayfar
A lovely shot but what a shame it's been left to rot.
virginiese
What a pity to see such a beautiful manor abandoned. It certainly was a wonderful place a long time ago. I can easily imagine great receptions with music, bals and buffets with champagne !
BorisB
An excellent composition, I love the strong diagonal!
Richardphotos
very beautiful architecture and quality photography
sharky_
It would have made a wonderful dream home... Aloha
giulband
Wonderful !!
bebopdlx
A most amazing find.
VDH
Beautiful architecture, very interesting history and excellent shot!
Leije
Beautiful derelict manor house, I like the greens around it and the old wall, excellent shot !
Jean_C
It's sad that a so beautiful building was abandoned... Wonderful place and capture!
drifterlee
Wow! Gorgeous house. What a shame they let it fall apart!!!!
alanwilliams
AN ABANDONED BEAUTY
choronr
Thank you for the history and the image is very good. I have never hear of this place, I appreciate your sharing it.
poet001
Oh Rita... now that is where I would love to visit. What a great shot and you got it all in one! Thanks!!!
mgtcs
Fabulous place my friend, always a marvelous capture, loved it a lot!
rainbows
Impressive Building, dear Rita. A sterling catch. Hugs. Di. xx
dakotabluemoon
A magnificent capture of this most awesome place.
Rob2753
What a great shame it has been left to slowly rot away great shot !
miwi
Beautiful old Building,like it; excellent capture;and thank you for the history of this Building!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Flint_Hawk
It almost looks like a castle! Great photo!
Hendesse
Ein klasse Aufnahme. Durch die diagonale Mauer ergibt sich eine super Tiefenschärfe. Die Story, die dahinter steckt, ist auch sehr interessant. Schade, daß das schöne Gebäude so allmählich zerfällt.
tommorules
The SOE invented lots of ingenious, disguised explosive mines, even some that looked like cattle dung. Nowadays we call them IEDs and they tend to be used against NATO troops in Afghanistan. Sadly what's been invented can't be un-invented for our own convenience. I like you composition here.
Cyve
WOW... It's absolutely FABULOUS !!!
danapommet
What a shame that it was left to deteriorate to this point. It is beyond saving after all that time. I great photo my friend!
jocko500
wow if I own that house I would live there. even if it just a few rooms I use and would keep up the rest of the house to make sure windows is not broken or any thing like that. I be looking for treasures also lol. who knows what there is to find on these grounds. Or even to sell it to someone that will keep it up. Or make it into a bed and breakfast place. of course I make sure there be running water and lights here
Celart
Very elegant architecture. Great capture. Beautiful POV and shot.