A drowning tragedy took place on Saturday 25th June 1932 at the Blantyre Weir, which spans the River Clyde, between Low Blantyre and Bothwell. Along with several companions 10-year old Alex, McDermott, who resided with his parents at 45 Murray’s Building, High Blantyre, was walking across the upper ledge of the dam. He lost his footing […]
Let us take you back to Springtime 2015. Two lovely photos sent in by Robert Stewart captured in Low Blantyre whilst he was out walking on 22nd March 2015. Pictured is Shuttle Row and Blantyre Weir. It looks a lovely day (something i can’t remember about Spring this year!)
1950s View of Blantyre Weir, spanning the width of the River Clyde, this was taken from then (then new) Memorial Bridge. Every time I see photos of the weir, whatever the season, I’m reminded of how dangerous it can be. What are your memories of the weir? On social media, the following comments were received: […]
These two photos shared by Andy Bain, are of Blantyre Weir. Taken eight months apart, the first shows an Autumnal scene observed from the David Livingstone Bridge during November 2013. The second taken in July, shows a much greener, Summer scene, from the same vantage point. Pictured alongside the weir, on the right is the […]