In the late 1700’s, a prominent Blantyre family named Miller lived in Millheugh, in the grand house on the banks of the Calder River (pictured here in 1910 at the falls). Professor Miller and D Baillie, minister of Bothwell were great friends and the families shared the closest of kinship. Janet Miller, one of […]
Category: Blantyre’s Poems
Gas Street Lamps – Main St
It may be because my day job is construction related, but i’ve always been interested in Blantyre’s infrastructure. The development of street water systems, sewage disposal, installation of gas and power. These were truly revolutionary things to happen in any town and Blantyre was no different, upgrading to latest technology and improving public amenities. Lighting […]