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Woodilee Asylum
Now just a shell, the central building and clock tower along with a few ancillary buildings are all that remain of this previously impressive structure.
Opened in 1875 as the Barony Parochial Asylum at Woodilee it was the largest asylum in Scotland, with 400 inmates. It closed its doors finally in 2001, after cracks appeared in the main block and the patients were evacuated on 'Black Friday (13th March 1987). There are plans to begin developing the site and incorporating parts of the original buildings in 2008-9.
Image: © Raymond Okonski
Taken: 22 May 2007
0.14 miles
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Approaching a sharp bend on Woodilee Road
From the south.
Image: © Stephen Sweeney
Taken: 4 Sep 2009
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Closed off road, Woodlee
A very narrow road now closed to vehicles.
Image: © Richard Webb
Taken: 31 May 2013
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Roundabout on Woodlee Road, Kirkintilloch
Looking north at a new roundabout with the Kilsyth Hills in the background.
Image: © G Laird
Taken: 24 Jun 2012
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Woodilee Asylum Admin Building
This was the Administration Block at the asylum, and is the only building of any substance on the site (ignoring the gatehouse, which is still operational as an NHS Clinic). Note the monkey puzzle tree on the right, which is nearly 15 metres tall.
Image: © Raymond Okonski
Taken: 22 May 2007
0.15 miles
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Former Administration Building, Woodilee Hospital
Now private accommodation.
Image: © Richard Sutcliffe
Taken: 10 May 2022
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Former Administration Building, Woodilee Hospital
Now private accommodation.
Image: © Richard Sutcliffe
Taken: 10 May 2022
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Former Administration Building, Woodilee Hospital - detail
Intricate carving at the top of the former Administration Building, Woodilee Hospital.
Image: © Richard Sutcliffe
Taken: 10 May 2022
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Gas valve
Gas valve EGL/2021-1/02 beside the path near Spider Bridge Court.
Image: © Richard Sutcliffe
Taken: 10 May 2022
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Woodilee Asylum
The central (clock tower) building was flanked on each side by these beautiful arches, when the site is developed for housing it is hoped some part of these structures will be retained.
Image: © Raymond Okonski
Taken: 22 May 2007
0.16 miles