Let’s get back to some detailed research. The Burleigh Church was a former church also known as the East Free Church or East United Free Church at Herbertson Street corner of Glasgow Road, Low Blantyre. Before the church was built, the congregation met in a mission hall, which evolved over the years. The story is […]
On 13 February 1692, government soldiers massacred 38 members of the MacDonald clan in Glencoe as punishment for their delayed allegiance to King William III. This tragic event symbolizes betrayal and the brutal suppression of Highland resistance, echoing the community’s sorrow within the haunting beauty of Glencoe.
In May 1986, Blantyre witnessed a dramatic, Hollywood-style armed robbery when a silent gun gang struck outside the Clydesdale Bank on Glasgow Road, snatching £40,000 in a daring daylight raid. Within seconds, the masked gang pinned down security guards, one threatened with a gun to his head, another with a pickaxe handle, before fleeing in a Ford Cortina. Their high-speed getaway […]
A rare glimpse into the past, now brought to life in colour! This beautiful photo shows local children and two men at Calderglen Falls, East Kilbride, around 1900, standing on the wooden bridge above the rocky riverbed. The cascading waterfall ‘The Big Linn’ in the background adds a tranquil charm, while the young girl standing below […]
In June 1314, at Bannockburn, Robert the Bruce led an outnumbered Scottish army to victory against King Edward II of England. Utilizing the marshy terrain, the Scots triumphed, securing Bruce’s control of Scotland and symbolizing the fight for independence and self-rule against overwhelming odds.
A static image of a 1950s snowball fight in Low Blantyre is transformed into a unique video, showcasing children playing in the snow at Craighead Rows. While the result is not perfect, it provides a fascinating glimpse into the past, highlighting advancements in AI video technology.
John Crawford shared insights on the former ‘Buggy Buildings’ on Auchinraith Road, noting a shop’s historical significance and its transition to a social club. The Semple family owned the buildings, with William Semple renting them out. The shop remained closed post-WW2, serving as a meeting place instead.