The Hamilton Herald reported on 10th August 1894 of a new colliery in Blantyre. The Priory Colliery (Bairds number 3). Reported as, “This new colliery now being sunk by the Messrs Bairds’ to the north of Craigknowe (Farm) is being pushed rapidly forward. Last Week the new siding was begun, when Messrs D.K. & H […]