Auchinraith Primary School have a fantastic new annual award for pupils and it’s all thanks to Blantyre Project friend and ex Auchinraith pupil, Archie Simm! Pictured is the “The Robert Burns Award for EXCELLENCE IN RECITATION” award. The statuette stands 12″ tall (16″ with base) and is an amazing 13 pounds of solid bronze. The accompanying […]
There’s a little known man from Blantyre’s history that deserves some attention drawn to him. William McCall (or McColl) was a Blantyre man who made many heroic river rescues and managed to save the lives of many people. His heroic efforts can be traced back as far as 1889 and were the admiration of the […]
Dux – is a Latin word for “leader.” It is more commonly known as the highest accolade in each school year. Pupils that deserve that recognition include, but not limited to Selbie MacNeill Campbell in 1910 who was the son of Mr. George Campbell, the manager of the Clydesdale Bank at Glasgow Road. He […]