Bothwell Castle, located near Blantyre and Uddingston on the River Clyde, is a significant medieval fortress built in the late 1200s. It served as a key stronghold during the Wars of Independence, changing hands between Scots and English, and now stands as a testament to Lanarkshire’s historical turmoil, despite its decay.
Bothwell Castle, a medieval stronghold from the late 13th century, is located above the River Clyde. Built by the Murray family, it was significant during Scotland’s Wars of Independence, exchanging control between Scots and English. Expanded by the Earls of Douglas, it now stands as a majestic ruin reflecting Scotland’s historical turmoil.
Alistair Hastings shared this photo with Blantyre Project which was taken by and credited to his late grandfather Joe Hastings. This is almost certainly taken in 1963 or 64. Nice colour, shot on Kodachrome and is of the Bothwell Covenanters Memorial at the end of Bothwell Bridge. The quiet roads almost as much of a […]
A photo by Thomas Annan, and an old photo at that! Taken in 1870, and over 150 years old, the subject is the Blantyre to Bothwell ferry boat crossing near Bothwell Castle on River Clyde. Pictured is the Blantyre side, not far from Blantyre Priory. These old negative plates offer great clarity and resolution. Gordon […]
A little piece of really old history for you today! I’ve found evidence of a former weir, that seems to have been forgotten about. Spanning the River Clyde between Craighead and Bothwell, I only noticed the ruin of this weir on the corner of an old 1806 Architects plan drawing for the then new weir […]
This postcard was given to me by Blantyre Project reader Margaret Stewart in January 2020. (Its amazing that people can pass things over to me in my garden from the park!) It is of course Craighead Viaduct (not Greenhall). The photo dates from around 1904, though the colourised postcard is from 1909. Simply titled ‘Blantyre […]
These two views are from September 1979. Taken in Bothwell, it’s a rare angle for this website, looking back over the River Clyde towards Craighead/Ireland Alloys and Whistleberry in the background. With thanks to George Hay for sharing. Featuring Blantyre Project Social Media with permission. Strictly reserved for Blantyre Project Books and not for use by others […]