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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 […]
Catherine Scott shared these photos saying, “This is Robert Scott. Born in 1876, he was in the Highland Light infantry by 1894 at 18 years of age.” (pictured later) Robert lived at Udston Rows. He married Elizabeth Sharp Eglinton, their marriage taking place on 24th of April 1903 at Hamilton. Elizabeth’s father was John Sharp, her […]
So who are these two Blantyre boys so smartly dressed and enjoying a day out? The year is 1959 and they’re aboard the ‘Queen Mary 2’, Clyde Steamer on a Lanarkshire Farmers’ Sail. Why, it’s none other than Alex Rochead (left) and Sandy Wilkie! The ship was built on the Clyde in 1933 and carried […]
What a fantastic photo this is, not just showing the interior of the former Hastie’s Farm but for showing a happy, night out amongst friends and colleagues! This was a Robertson’s of Springwells staff night out, the ladies all enjoying some downtime at Hastie’s Farm in 1973. Do you recognise anybody in the photo? Perhaps […]
David Brown submitted this photo although is not sure of the names of the couple. Connected to Robertson’s of Springwells, Blantyre, perhaps ex staff can enlighten us who they are? Is this the Robertson owners? Photo looks late 60s, early 70s. Featuring Blantyre Project Social Media with permission. Strictly not for use by others on or offline, […]
At twenty-five past eleven on the morning of Monday September 19th June 1876, Burnbank was rocked by an explosion so loud that it was heard beyond Baillieston, Wishaw and Stonehouse. The explosion was caused by dynamite in a builder’s yard in Burnbank, which took the lives of 7 people. One person Mr John McCall, a […]
The tale was first offered to the late Blantyre historian Neil Gordon in 1979 by visiting Americans, something thought to have been a myth. However, a few years ago, I was able to find evidence of the story being reality but is retold below. Please be aware, I have corrected dates and provided facts adding […]
Recognise anybody in this Blantyre football team? The year is 1976 and the team is Blantyre and Whitehill Accies. I’m assured it was taken near the bottom of John Street at the playing pitches. Almost all of the names are known. Top Left: Peter Smith – Coach, Mark Smith, Keith MacLean, Alastair Ally Maxwell, Bobby […]
June Hislop contacted me recently after she found her father’s old Dux Medals. Shown here from 1934 into 1935, the medal recognises academic achievement at school, in particular High Blantyre Primary School. The medals belonged to James Hislop better known as Jimmy Hislop, the popular Blantyre entertainer. I’ve been writing about Jimmy recently in the […]