Thomas Peter, (the younger) of Crossbasket and Cardarroch, was born on or before 22 April 1723, the date upon which his baptism was registered at Cadder in Lanarkshire, Scotland. His mother is not mentioned in his baptismal record but James Dunlop of Garnkirk was the principal witnesses present (godfather, or sponsor), and this suggests that […]
The name ‘Crossbasket’ is in relation to the Tower, the Estate and tied lands. The name ‘Basket’, being a sub part of these lands. The name “Crossbasket” likely took it name from ‘Basket Cross’, an ancient stone cross which once stood a small distance from the tower. It was often spelled “Korsbas”, or “Korsebasket”. Near the […]
Thanks to Robert Stewart for sending this photo in. Taken 18 years ago in 1996, pictured from Basket, is the East Kilbride Expressway, looking up towards East Kilbride. Having been there recently, i have to say the scene looks almost exactly the same, the only exception being the cars , which here are starting to […]
Most local people are aware of the area in High Blantyre known as Crossbasket, due to the large stone house of the same name currently under restoration. The area was locally known as Basket, as some of it still is today. In the early 1500’s an old stone standing cross is thought to have stood […]