On a warm Summers evening on Thursday 3rd August 1893, some barbaric scenes were witnessed at the side of the River Clyde next to the Craighead Viaduct. Below the North British Railway, on the banks of the river, a large crowd assembled (following word of mouth) on a vacant piece of land. The intention was […]
The Hamilton Advertiser ran a story in September 1893 about the dangerous supply of Water in Auchentibber. The story puts things in context nicely about how we take such things as a pure water supply for granted these days in Scotland. In mid August 1893, two samples of water had been taken by the authorities […]
Looking back at the Milheugh Falls, down the calder. A photo from the 1990’s , before digital photography. When I look at this photo, it reminds me of ice skating in the late 1970s in the big field in the background. What’s your stories or memories of the falls and this scene?
A few photos from the turn of the Millennium at Craighead Estate. Situated not far from the eastern side of the River Clyde, this sandstone folly situated within the walled gardens, was located in the former Craighead Estate. It is now demolished.
From the late1990’s, this photo shows the Gate to Craighead estate. The buildings have long since been demolished but having not been to this location, I wonder if it’s still there?
This picture by Jean Claude Nattes was sketched in 1799 and has a reference to the Calder. At the bottom right it says “Mill on the Calder, Below Millheugh“. The below reference being downstream from Milheugh. Given that another sketch shows Bardykes Black Mill at Priory Bridge, this different mill pictured appears on maps of […]
Today’s post isn’t about Blantyre, but actually East Kilbride our neighbouring town. This photo taken in September 1976 may bring back a lot of memories for people who shopped at East Kilbride. Just look at how busy the town centre was! I remember these times like it was yesterday. What’s your memories of shopping in […]