The boys pictured here in July 1954 obviously in a happy mood are members of the various Scouting groups of Blantyre. They were photographed at the time attending their first ever District Camp over 10 day at the Havens, Alnwick, Northumberland. It was the first time the local Scouts of 1st, 2nd , 3rd and […]
The photo shows Blantyre scouts at the District camp around 1955. Hamish Dow who shared the photo told me, “My brother Niel Dow of the 4th Blantyre (Anderson Church) troop is 9th from the left on the front row. The standard bearer on the left is Robin Gordon (a distant cousin), 1st Blantyre (Blantyre Old […]
A half Century of Scouting in Blantyre was celebrated in January 1980. The 3rd Boy Scout movement in Blantyre celebrated 50 years of their existence , a Golden Jubilee in the company of two of their original members, Mr. W McDonald and Mr. A Gillespie. Scout Group Leader R Izett took the opportunity at the […]
Blantyre Scouts at Kirkton Cross, outside the Old Parish Church Halls. Likely late 1950’s or early 1960s, i’m assured Blantyre lads Alec Purse, Ian Smith, Norrie Clements and Jim Reid are in this photo. Do you know anybody else or able to firm up the date? Update: Ive now had this confirmed it is 1962. […]
Meet the three 1978 Champion Blantyre Scouts and Cubs. Super Scouts. The 3 lads won the Super Scouts and Super cubs competition organised by the 3rd Blantyre Scout Group. From Left to right Alan Glen (14), J Rouse (12) and L Jack (11). The competition was based loosely on the TV superstars programme. Each […]
Thank you to Duncan Slater for sending over these photos of Blantyre Scout’s Camp to Inverary in 1947. Duncan has kindly named the people he recognised, which is always a plus point in older photos. Are you related to or know anybody in these?
Duncan Slater has kindly recently sent me some great photos from his collection. Like this one from 1954 showing Blantyre Scouts at their camp.It certainly shows to good effect just what a large group attended and how popular outdoor camps like these were. Duncan has marked up the picture with a few people he recognises. […]