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Now, I have to admit if I was walking at Calderglen Park and saw this and knowing there was a former castle nearby, I would have walked on thinking it was part of the demolition rubble. To my untrained eye, this looks like a piece of ornate sandstone. However, I would have been wrong in […]
Next up, another lockdown quiz photo. Where in Blantyre is this then? What building? What business? Answer will be revealed tonight. Thanks to Gordon Cook for the photo.
Today’s lockdown quiz photo. Where is this and what does it represent? Answer will be revealed tonight. With thanks to Moria Lees for this photo.
Hugh Nicholson is the son of the former owners of Greenhall House during the early 1960’s. Born on 30th July 1949 in Rutherglen, he became an accomplished musician and songwriter. His brothers are producer Matt Nicholson and guitarist David Nicholson. During the 1960’s he became a member of band, ‘The Poets ‘ who were produced […]
Today’s lockdown quiz photo was photographed some time ago and is not just any old field. Where in Blantyre is this then? Answer revealed tonight. With thanks to Gordon Cook for the photo.
This week during lockdown, I’ve been feeling particularly nostalgic for my childhood. Probably prompted by seeing my daughter being in the house since 13th March and of course having no friends or siblings to play with. Like many kids in that situation, it’s been hard for her. I’ve been working each day, so thats not […]
Crossbasket has this week launched their stunning renovated new property, deemed “East Lodge”. Situated to the east of the main lodge house at the entrance, this property was recently acquired from a private resident and renovated to a luxurious standard. Crossbasket added, “Perfect for those looking for additional privacy and comfort, whilst retaining the five […]
Today’s lockdown photo is in the heart of Blantyre, and a former road, now grassland. Where is this then and where did the road once lead to? Answers revealed tonight.
On the 4th July 1872, a dispute arrived in court between the Blantyre estate of Bardykes and the opposing estate over the River Calder, of Caldergrove. The dispute centred around the river itself which formed the boundary between Blantyre and Cambuslang Parishes and clearly the matter couldn’t be resolved by neighbourly discussion. Safe to say […]