Gilford Linen Mill Co.Down Northern Ireland

Gilford Mill was one of the largest linen mills in Ireland, Completion of the Spinning Mills at Gilford took place in November 1841, employing more than 2,000 people in the 1880s once the largest industrial undertaking on the Upper Bann, production ceased at Dunbar McMaster's mill in the 1980s and the site currently lies semi-derelict awaiting a new use. A £6m redevelopment of former linen mill. Plans for the old mill, include a garden centre, restaurant, apartments and parking.
Co Antrim developer Karl Asset Management is bringing the application to Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon Council. if you would like to help the channel out even more you can donate to the channel in the youtube Banner link or in the about section link . thanks to everyone your support has been amazing.

[@Time2FLYAlDiaz]

It amazes me that it still stands... well done! Rod.

[@RODPIKERDRONESUK]

me too cheers

[@DronedoVale]

A building like this could not be abandoned.

[@RODPIKERDRONESUK]

so true hope all gets redeveloped

[@BuddBieber]

Such a shame to see it in such disrepair, hopefully the redevelopment can happen. Thanks for sharing!!!

[@RODPIKERDRONESUK]

I hope so too! cheers

[@SeniorHiker77]

The drone shot did a nice job documenting that old building.

[@RODPIKERDRONESUK]

thanks so much for watching

[@eddydv58]

Beautiful aerial video of the abandoned mill. Beautiful landscape. Thank you for sharing.. 👍😁👍✌️

[@RODPIKERDRONESUK]

Many thanks

[@kensmapleleafretirement]

That is kind of sad to see such a beautiful old building rotting away. We have many such buildings from the last century... Thanks for the aerial view... Be well...

[@RODPIKERDRONESUK]

It sure is hopefully plans for it soon

[@optimixxx]

fantastic, what a place .. and it was once full of life, good job mate !

[@RODPIKERDRONESUK]

Thanks a lot!

[@Millerium-MichaelMiller]

Awesome presentation and nice abandoned building 👍

[@RODPIKERDRONESUK]

Thank you so much 👍

[@davestredulinsky]

An excellent flight giving beautiful views of this old mill and lovely surroundings. I enjoyed to the end and gave you a well deserved thumbs up. Thank you for sharing my friend.

[@RODPIKERDRONESUK]

Glad you enjoyed it cheers David

[@PhantomandtheDrone]

Such a beautiful building....it does look as tho the top floor has been partially restored, with new windows and glass, so hopefully it will be saved!👍 great flying 👏

[@RODPIKERDRONESUK]

thanks so much for watching yes a new roof was put on the mill a while back to protect it from the weather

[@ExploringwithWade]

Very nice views and flying. Love seeing these old buildings. Great job. 👍

[@RODPIKERDRONESUK]

Thanks 👍

[@Andrewsiverfox]

Fantastic loved it my friend wow big massive like video is amazing nicely done

[@RODPIKERDRONESUK]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@susanlee6816]

What an amazing place. Sad it's not running. Thanks for bring me there . Spectacular flight. God bless 🙏 stay safe hugs ❤️

[@RODPIKERDRONESUK]

Thanks for visiting and for watching and feedback cheers

[@BMacksAerialVisuals]

Fascinating! Great capture all the way around. Love seeing some history before it disappears altogether.

[@RODPIKERDRONESUK]

Many thanks! so true

[@EURAMBLER]

good upload my friend, like it. so lucky to capture horses too

[@RODPIKERDRONESUK]

Thanks so much for watching cheers

[@josztroutfishingdiary7350]

Thanks, Rodpiker! We have a nice old mill like this on one of our local Trout Rivers, they turned part of it into a lovely Irish Pub. I am praying it survives this Covid business.

[@RODPIKERDRONESUK]

cheers i hope it gets a new purpose

Wow that is a large linen mill! I hope the redevelopment gives it a beautiful new life. 💗💞🌸🙏

[@RODPIKERDRONESUK]

i hope so too thanks so much

[@aleksmarkaerialvideosgr2824]

Awesome cinematic flight around on old factory my friend ☺️👍!! Beautiful landscape excellent footage and image RODPIKER !!!!!

[@RODPIKERDRONESUK]

Many thanks

[@MrBugPop]

Very nice. That was some cool shots of the state of decay the building is in. The broken windows and the greenery overtaking the walls. 👍🏼

[@RODPIKERDRONESUK]

Thank you very much!

[@danroydsbarbadostravelvlog3057]

Thanks for sharing

[@RODPIKERDRONESUK]

Thanks so much for watching cheers

[@OCEANCRAFTSMotionGallery]

Amazingly beautiful sceneries on the historical important building. Thank you so much for filming such a precious footage.

[@RODPIKERDRONESUK]

Thank you cheers

[@EdenValleyAdventuresUK]

Wow that place is so cool, I want to explore it. Great filming Rodney nice work and I see you kept your distance. 👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@RODPIKERDRONESUK]

Thanks 👍 so much Ralph for watching cheers

[@JrLongo]

Deixando aquele like para fortalecer o canal.

[@RODPIKERDRONESUK]

thanks so much

[@MariaSimpsonUK]

Lovely and thumbs up.

[@RODPIKERDRONESUK]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@islandrc-duke1972]

awesome flight and beautiful view

[@RODPIKERDRONESUK]

Thanks a lot!

[@islandrc-duke1972]

@@RODPIKERDRONESUK 👊👍✌

[@wind-up_team]

Good morning. Excellent job! Thank you for sharing

[@RODPIKERDRONESUK]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@Made_in_FPV]

Beautiful vidéo my friend! These are magnificent vestiges of the past! Thank you for this great time. See you soon! Thumb up! ;)

[@RODPIKERDRONESUK]

Many thanks

[@IansRCExploits]

What a fab building Rod, imagine all the history of that building!! Very atmospheric video😄👍

[@RODPIKERDRONESUK]

It really is! cheers

[@franduncandroneproductions]

Brilliant footage my friend lovely views off this place

[@RODPIKERDRONESUK]

Cheers thanks so much for watching and taking the time to comment 👍

[@RaiFlyAway]

Wonderful Flying Beautiful views Thanks for sharing my dear friend

[@RODPIKERDRONESUK]

Many thanks

[@RaiFlyAway]

@@RODPIKERDRONESUK it is a pleasure

[@Blueskyver]

Great flying around the Linen Mill, and detailed script. Thank you very much for sharing it!

[@RODPIKERDRONESUK]

Many thanks!

[@AlphaTraveler1]

That is super cool to see some of these old structures Rodpiker. Good to see you back posting again. 👍👍👍

[@RODPIKERDRONESUK]

Thanks 👍 so much more to come

[@TomProductions007]

Hi
RODPIKER DRONES UK!
It's amazing!
It's wonderful video!
Thank you for showing me the wonderful scenery!
It was a very nice flight! Great high quality video!
I really like it! Very interesting! Thank you for sharing! Have nice day!

[@RODPIKERDRONESUK]

Glad you enjoyed it cheers

[@manumerino]

Beautiful flight my friend . 👍👍❤️❤️
Thanks for sharing . Greetings

[@RODPIKERDRONESUK]

Many thanks

[@Travel.World.Withjafari]

Hello my friend 🙋‍♂️🤝🙋‍♂️🇨🇭
Very beautiful place 💥💥
Soper like 💞💐🔔💐💞

[@RODPIKERDRONESUK]

Thank you very much!

[@marksmavic66]

Great video again. This mill looks huge, even from the air. Really nicely captured. Great flying too. Thanks for sharing👍👍👍

[@RODPIKERDRONESUK]

Thanks for watching! cheers

[@dnbtravels]

Excellent job, big like from us👍👍👍

[@RODPIKERDRONESUK]

Thanks so much cheers

[@dronecamper4905]

Fantastic flight and views. Great video showing this old location. 👍🏼😃

[@RODPIKERDRONESUK]

Thanks a lot!

[@VideoProduction100]

So beautiful flight my friend! 👍 Have a wonderful weekend

[@RODPIKERDRONESUK]

Thanks, you too!

[@itsmyireland]

Fantastic,I love the old mills,this is in great condition, would make a great apartment block

[@RODPIKERDRONESUK]

Absolutely cheers

[@BirdsInNatureGarden]

Fantastic!! Nice to see the Mill , and views are so stunning 😍. Thanks have a wonderful new week friend

[@RODPIKERDRONESUK]

Thank you! You too!

[@LeoFtravels]

Absolutely gorgeous, great video mate. Cheers

[@RODPIKERDRONESUK]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@CristianSGuedes]

Amazing place! Great shots!! 👍

[@RODPIKERDRONESUK]

Thanks so much for watching and feedback much appreciated cheers

[@SCAerialsSteveCarpenter]

Wonderful Flight, Rod. Thank you for sharing the Old Linen Mill Co. It is a shame they the building has fallen into disrepair. This site will hopefully be brought back to life, as you mentioned-such a lovely setting. Nicely Done, Ron, and the soundtrack was quite fitting. You take care.

[@RODPIKERDRONESUK]

Many thanks! Steve for your feedback and comments

[@DavidLorenzoFlorida]

That was huge building. It probably had a huge impact on the economy for that town.

[@RODPIKERDRONESUK]

so true hopefully will be in use soon

[@chasharper]

Beautiful view of a old mill well done my friend enjoyed watching left a like. Have a Great Sunday 👋😀

[@RODPIKERDRONESUK]

Thanks, you too!

[@Filmaffen]

*👍👈 up for this nice Video Clip ... realy well done 👌... greetings with a sunny smile 🤗 from Germany 🇩🇪 ☘️ EDDY 👋👋☘️*

[@RODPIKERDRONESUK]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@Filmaffen]

@@RODPIKERDRONESUK *YOU ARE ALWAYS WELCOME 🌹🥂🍾✌️😎👋👋*

[@RCInsiders]

Awesome footage Rod. A beautiful piece of history 👍😍

[@RODPIKERDRONESUK]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@libmananchannel]

Wow! Hello my friend! it's amazing! It's wonderful video! Thank you for introducing us to the wonderful ruins! I saw it while reading your explanation!
It's really wonderful! Nice upload! And it's great high quality video! I really like it! Thank you for sharing!

[@RODPIKERDRONESUK]

Thank you very much!

[@MikeKinney8675]

Hello Rodney, great flying, and filming. That was a big mill. Just like the mills in Ireland closing, because of low cost manufacturing in Asia.
The same thing happened in the southern U.S. Most of them here were torn down. The one you flew is a very large one. I flew one myself about a year ago. I think most of the closings were in the 80's here. Have a good week. mike

[@RODPIKERDRONESUK]

Thanks 👍 Mike so true thanks so much for your great feedback and comments

[@PhillyDroneLife]

BEAUTIFUL Rod! As always mate! Thank you much for the hard work! 💙💙👍👍
Mikey

[@RODPIKERDRONESUK]

Thank you very much! Mikey

[@DonJoyce]

Great job, Rod! Such a large, and especially tall, strucure. These industrial revolution places fascinate me!

[@RODPIKERDRONESUK]

You and me both! Don

[@mikesrcgarage]

Always a beautiful view Rod... Very nicely done! Have a great day! 👍

[@RODPIKERDRONESUK]

Many thanks Mike

[@skeyesightvideo5878]

Hi Rod. Such a beautiful and grand structure. I certainly hope it is restored for some type of use. A wonderful flight and mix of footage. A pleasure to watch my friend. Thanks for sharing and have a wonderful day.

[@RODPIKERDRONESUK]

I hope so too cheers

[@lankosher]

Very interesting abandoned buildings are, thank you for presenting :)

[@RODPIKERDRONESUK]

Glad you enjoyed cheers

[@LifeistooshortCK]

You made a good job of showing that Rob with some lovely angles. You don’t often see permissions being given so that was good of them. Just think of the thousands of people who must have worked that mill. I wonder if any of them are still with us. There are some memories in that place for sure 👍

[@RODPIKERDRONESUK]

Days gone by if walls could talk Ken i would say there is a few people around still that worked in the mill i hope the owners get the plans passed and breath new life into the old mill.

[@annaheya2109]

Thank you for bringing it to our view!

[@RODPIKERDRONESUK]

Any time!

[@ScottsJourneys]

great photography,napakaganda ng lugar.

[@RODPIKERDRONESUK]

thanks so much

[@DiamondMaster20]

I really enjoyed the footage and the history of this linen mill. Thumbs up.

[@RODPIKERDRONESUK]

Thank you very much!

[@DaveInNH]

Amazing aerial archeology! Beautiful flight. We have a lot of mill buildings that look very similar. Most have been converted into trendy, upscale apartments, but the exteriors are preserved. Nice, smooth flying.

[@RODPIKERDRONESUK]

Many thanks! for your feedback and support

[@mrkentdotcom]

Thank you for the tour Rod. It looks like they are generating electricity on the roof which is good. God bless you.

[@RODPIKERDRONESUK]

Yes, thank you so much

[@falconexplorer4298]

Amazing footage My friend 👍🏼😊 Well captured 👍👍👍👍👍have lovely weekend 👌

[@RODPIKERDRONESUK]

Many thanks

[@aroadlesstraveled4655]

Beautiful shots! Great job.

[@RODPIKERDRONESUK]

Thanks a lot!

[@AllenOxendine]

Nice views, thanks for sharing. Hope you had a good weekend. Full View and Like 👍

[@RODPIKERDRONESUK]

Thank you! You too!

[@travelpl66]

super video my friend. greetings from Poland👍👍👍

[@RODPIKERDRONESUK]

Thank you very much!

[@Mombierella]

Great video with an amazing view 😍

[@RODPIKERDRONESUK]

Thanks so much for watching cheers

[@WeretheRoberts]

very cool flight.. those buildings were awesome! Nicely done, brother.. God bless!

[@RODPIKERDRONESUK]

Thank you kindly

[@Through_The_Lens]

Like the close ups of the buildings. A very interesting video 📹. Look forward to the next upload 😀

[@RODPIKERDRONESUK]

Many thanks!

[@GroundControlRC]

Wow! That was a very larger operation for it's day. I hope the new owners can make the renovation. See you in the Air!

[@RODPIKERDRONESUK]

I hope so too! cheers

[@ZotyaInk]

Interesting video my friend! Nice smooth flight, good video theme! I like the building. 👌 Thanks for sharing! 👍 Have a nice day!

[@RODPIKERDRONESUK]

Thanks, you too!

[@Simply-Drone]

Really great, nice haunting music too. Thanks for sharing 👌

[@RODPIKERDRONESUK]

thanks so much for watching

[@EnglishmaninMalta]

So many old mills around uk looks awesome

[@RODPIKERDRONESUK]

so is thanks so much for watching cheers

[@TomMcClean]

I knew it well at one time. I was born in Banbridge just a few miles away. It is massive. The linen industry was massive but it's all gone now along with all our traditional bread and butter industries. All gone to the Far East. I ofetn wonder wh the people were that worked there and what happened to them and their communities after they lost their jobs. Excellent footage RDUK!

[@RODPIKERDRONESUK]

so True Tom great history and if the walls could talk cheers thanks so much for watching and for your support

[@MyTravelChannel-RO]

*_Great video, as always! Thanks for uploading and sharing these awesome aerials images! I love your videos :-) I wish you have a wonderful day!_* 👍

[@RODPIKERDRONESUK]

Thanks so much cheers

[@jarmilakacirkova]

As always, very interesting. Thank you, have a nice weekend. Jarmila

[@RODPIKERDRONESUK]

Thank you! You too!

[@CoastalBird]

Nicely done! Liked the way you captured the mill from many different angles!

[@RODPIKERDRONESUK]

Thank you very much!

[@RCInsiders]

Amazing views of the old mill. Nicely done mate 😍Happy New Year!!

[@RODPIKERDRONESUK]

Thanks so much cheers have a good one

[@BjEddy1]

always great subjects in your videos, and as always I appreciate the history you include, thank you for posting

[@RODPIKERDRONESUK]

My pleasure! thanks so much cheers

[@gerrymcveigh]

Rod, a great view of such an important part of our industrial heritage. An enormous building and you could picture 2,000 people working there. Loved the close up shots of the building with the random panes of glass still intact, the ivy working its way over the brickwork and the birds that have taken up residence coming and going. Hopefully the structure of the building will remain with apartments being built.

[@RODPIKERDRONESUK]

thanks so much gerry for your great comments and feedback . i am so sorry to hear about the Mourne mountains over the last few days and how devastating the fire was.

[@gerrymcveigh]

Rod, it looked pretty bad and sounds like it was deliberate for whatever reason. I am sure it will take a long time for the area to recover.

[@SkyPilotFPV]

Love your aerials mate. Cheers from OZ!!

[@RODPIKERDRONESUK]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@edubermudez]

Big like brother👌, excelent job👍

[@RODPIKERDRONESUK]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@ScoopeddadDrone]

Beautiful building. Stunning footage

[@RODPIKERDRONESUK]

Many thanks

[@mikegoetzdroneshots8483]

Nice editing and the music fit the building perfectly!!

[@RODPIKERDRONESUK]

Thank you very much!

[@GizmoDrones]

Very smooth and stylish shots. I cam imagine it as a new development

[@RODPIKERDRONESUK]

thanks so much for your comments and feedback

[@scottishkennyg]

Cracking views and fantastic light. Will be nice to see another video when the project is complete..Cheers Kenny

[@RODPIKERDRONESUK]

You and me both! tanks so much Kenny

[@HDWalkingAdventures]

Béautful footage, amazing view from above 👍

[@RODPIKERDRONESUK]

Many thanks

[@Welshrobb]

Stunning footage and flying mate 👍👍👍really well put together. Such history. Thumbs up.

[@RODPIKERDRONESUK]

Thanks a lot! cheers

[@lifeandadventure5303]

Nice beautiful footage, thanks for sharing

[@RODPIKERDRONESUK]

Thanks for watching

[@juppjung]

Hello,
very nice recordings, nice music, great video, which I like very much. Thumbs up.
greetings
Joseph

[@RODPIKERDRONESUK]

Many thanks

[@BonBonBonni]

Beautiful video my friend, thanks for sharing!

[@RODPIKERDRONESUK]

Thank you very much!

[@elevenn_11]

Amazing footage as usual, loved it 😍😍

[@RODPIKERDRONESUK]

Thanks for watching

[@DronesForGodsGlory]

Wow Rod...you give this old closed down factory life the way you capture and edit it....seems to be saying open me up...im ready to work😁great job my friend....may God bless you and family and Ireland🤗

[@RODPIKERDRONESUK]

Wow, thanks so much very nice of you to say

[@ckinoz1664]

Magnificent! Enjoyed the view so much 👍

[@RODPIKERDRONESUK]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@whiskynerd6950]

Very nice Video my Friend 😊👍👍

[@RODPIKERDRONESUK]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@bfoz]

A very unique building with much history. Thanks for cataloguing this. Who knows, maybe one day it will be torn down.

[@RODPIKERDRONESUK]

plans are in for it to be repurposed in apartments and retail space cheers

[@shaunthedrone]

Great capture from above Rod, many thanks for sharing :)

[@RODPIKERDRONESUK]

Many thanks!

[@user-Kenny631]

Great footage Rod... i'm at the Mournes for the weekend ..glad restrictions have been lifted:) enjoy your weekend😁👍👌

[@RODPIKERDRONESUK]

Have fun Cheers

[@abitofeverything2254]

Cant believe all the glass still in the roof grat workmanship nice location and cinematic coverage...👌

[@RODPIKERDRONESUK]

i think there was a new roof put on to protect from weather and water damage

[@abitofeverything2254]

@@RODPIKERDRONESUK oh right good idea..👍

[@GoTrails]

Nice video. Have a nice day.

[@RODPIKERDRONESUK]

Thank you! You too!

[@overfly_pt]

And I say the same about this perfect great image quality we are together👌👍🤗

[@RODPIKERDRONESUK]

thanks again cheers