This is one of the most popular shots of the school, and from this angle and distance little would appear to have altered since the 50's and 60's, but look a little closer

With the gardens unkempt, litter and protective grills on the windows the approach to the main entrance has lost a great deal of its imposing grandeur.

Litter and the odd half bottle of spirit (empty) replace the bedding plants.

This used to be the entrance to the Boy's school, this hideous construction now links the school building with what was the boy's toilet.

The Portland Stone with a covering of gray paint which I assume was used to hide graffiti.

The main door, steps and stone work show signs of graffiti damage.

These steps and the lamps, or more correctly, the remains of the lamps, are specifically mentioned in the Historic Scotland's "B" grade listing.

"Here the way lies open for Talent"

This particular item of graffiti adorns one of the niches in the college wings, and from personal knowledge it's been there for at least a year.

The bumgalow in a very sad state of repair.

With the gutters blocked, the inside of this building is likely to be suffering from serious damp problems.

The following shots show the condition of the window frames and glass on the front elevation of the building, it's amazing that the rooms which these illuminate can be safely utilized for teaching.

The staining on the stonework is undoubtedly caused by the corrosion of the metal window frame.

I can't actually imagine any light getting through this glazing.

A particularly bad example of the corrosion which has affected the 1930's metal window frames.

The whin bushes replaced by very dilapidated temporary classrooms surrounded by serious fence, which could at least have been treated in a more sympathetic colour.

An example of the litter which now carpets the woods which surround the college.

Quite apart from the fast food wrappers, I would have been very cautious about handling this rubbish.

The lack of maintenance not only affects the old college building, the "new" extension barely 25 years old is suffering similar neglect.

A great deal of money was spent by the LEA ensuring that the extension as far as was possible blended with the existing stone work, the standard answer to graffiti on which ever building appears to be a pot of gray paint.