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Aitkenhead Builders, High Blantyre

Aitkenhead Builders were accomplished builders for many decades. The Aitkenhead Building Company had been building bridges and structures in Hamilton and Bothwell throughout the 18th Century. During the 1830’s the family headed by Alexander Aitkenhead moved from Bothwell to Priestfield, Blantyre, presumably for business opportunity. Of note were James Aitkenhead born in 1829 and William […]