It’s with the utmost sadness I have to report this morning, Tuesday 8th December 2015, that another old Blantyre building was lost. Auchentibber Farm caught alight and was attended by the Fire Brigade at around 9.30am this morning. The blaze is under control, but the roof and internal features of the farm are gone for good.
It is unknown under what circumstances the fire started, but this building has drawn some attention in recent months for being laying empty.
This beautiful farm building was likely to have given its name to the whole area and is one of the oldest known buildings in Blantyre. I’ll be reporting more on this as and when the facts become available. Gutted.
Auchentibber Farm Fire 8th Dec 2015. Photo by A Rochead
Auchentibber Farm Fire 8th Dec 2015. Photo by A Rochead
Auchentibber Farm Fire 8th Dec 2015. Photo by A Rochead
Auchentibber Farm Fire 8th Dec 2015. Photo by A Rochead
Auchentibber Farm Fire 8th Dec 2015. Photo by A Rochead
Auchentibber Farm Fire 8th Dec 2015. Photo by A Rochead
Auchentibber Farm Fire 8th Dec 2015. Photo by A Rochead