Quick Questions
Perhaps you can help? a) Have the the 2 Wind turbines at Calderside been removed? b) Are teaching jobs being lost when UWS move to Blantyre from Almada Street, Hamilton? […]
Connell – Russell Ancestry
Jenny Hutton asked, “Hi Paul, I’m looking for information on my ancestors John Connell and his wife Margaret Russell. John is referred to as a Miller in Millheugh late 1700s. […]
1910’s Waterfall at Calderwood Castle
This postcard shows the BIG LINN, i.e the large waterfall high up the Rotten Calder not far from Calderwood Castle. Taken around 1910 or so, this postcard would have made […]
William (Willie) McConnell
Sue Hainsworth writes, “Hello Paul, I am looking for any information there may be about my gt grandfather William McConnell. He was killed while on his way home from a pensioners […]
1980s Post Office
Remember the old Post office? This is a nice little photo showing the former building on Glasgow Road. This whole area about to hugely change with further redevelopment and a […]
Local Good Causes Required
It’s mid month and usually around that time I’ve arranged which organisation or individuals are to benefit from the sale of the previous month’s Blantyre Project book sales. July’s royalties […]
Frosty Joe’s
First class Ice Cream Parlour It’s been many years since Glasgow Road had a dedicated Ice Cream Parlour, but the wait is now over, with the arrival of “Frosty Joe’s!” […]
TVRS
High Blantyre Industrial Estate TVRS Ltd is the long established electrical repair company based in High Blantyre Industrial Estate. Their management added, “We have been repairing t.v’s for over […]
UWS – A look inside
Ahead of officially fully opening next month, University of the West of Scotland (UWS) have invited staff and pupils along for a sneak preview of the new building which will […]