Dunn’s Food and Drink
I’ll soon be writing about all the businesses to have existed on the north side of Glasgow Road. Having found this excellent article about “Dunn’s Food and Drink” by Karen […]
Category Archives: Blantyre Business
1960 Fernslea Avenue
Taking you all now to 1960. Pictured is the old chip shop on Fernslea Avenue at the junction of Oaklea Crescent. The picture looks north towards the old St […]
1970s Hector Powe Dance
Lynn Clark shared this photo taken during the 1970’s. It’s former business Hector Powe’s dance evening. Lynn’s mum Grace is the blonde lady on the left. Do you recognise others […]
1979 Blantyre Bowling Club
In October 1979, some members of Blantyre Bowling Club travelled a day trip to Bells Whisky Distillery in Pitlochry to see how the famous drink was made! Lets just […]
The Cafe
Blantyre Industrial Estate The Cafe, Blantyre Industrial Estate, has recently become under new management and offers a classic fully renovated cafe with great tasting food. They’re now open 7 Days […]
Asda – their response
Phasing Altered Thanks to Blantyre Community Council who have managed to get a written response from ASDA regarding their retail units. Following our concerns this week and approach by the […]
The Winchester Club, Hastie’s
In September 1979, a new Music Club opened it’s doors at Hastie’s Farm, just off Victoria Street. The opening advert suggested ‘The Winchester Club’ promised the best in country […]
1979 St Andrews Church Fire
A pall of smoke hung over Lanarkshire on the afternoon of Monday 3rd September 1979. Upon investigation it was found that the St Andrews’s Church (formerly Stonefield Parish Church) on […]
Stonefield Rooms
Quality Accommodation When it comes to accommodation to let on a nightly basis, Blantyre has relatively few places available. Hotels & B&Bs strangely in this modern era are all but […]