Polphail, Archaeological site near Portavadie, Scotland
The site contains multiple decaying concrete structures, including a central three-story building and 19 accommodation blocks arranged in a courtyard layout.
The village was constructed between 1975 and 1977 to house workers for an oil platform construction yard that never materialized due to economic changes.
In 2009, six artists from the Agents of Change collective created over 75 art pieces throughout the abandoned buildings before their demolition.
The demolished site lies 570 meters southeast of Portavadie marina, with new development plans including a craft distillery in the cleared area.
Despite being designed to accommodate 400 residents, the village remained completely uninhabited from its construction until its demolition in 2016.
Location: Argyll and Bute
GPS coordinates: 55.87006,-5.30694
Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:52
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