This photo of Calderwood Castle was taken by local photographer David Ritchie around 1905. By this time, Calderwood Castle was under the ownership of the Co-Operative Society, who would permit excursions to the castle by their members. The former Castle, only around 2 miles from High Blantyre was purchased in 1902 by the Scottish Co-operative […]
Next, in this previously unseen photo, is a rather rare view of Calderwood Castle, from the rear. Situated high above the nearby Rotten Calder river, the photo exclusive to Blantyre Project online, taken by early photographer David Ritchie around 1900 gives a good sense of scale and shows well just how grand this former building […]
A black and white photo of Calderwood Castle has been carefully coloured here showing the former building in all its glory! Pictured around 1910, this photo remarkably is 110 years old and is incredibly detailed. From the detail on the stonework to the figure standing in the gardens, it’s a perfect picture which puts the […]
Have I got a wee treat for you today!! A beautiful video by ‘East Kilbride Tranquility’ of Calderwood Castle, colourised. A window back to the past. Photos from my collection and from EK historian Chris Ladd’s collection have been beautifully colourised and used with permission, set to a lovely piece of music. This video part […]
This is former Calderwood Castle at East Kilbride, just over the Rotten Calder River, right on the boundary of Blantyre Parish. Taken in the first decade of the 1900’s, this photo has exceptional clarity. In fact, i can zoom right in on the detail! This beautiful building was demolished in the 1950’s. Featuring Blantyre Project Social […]
Next up is this amazing photo, seen here for the first time online! The photo may appear older than it actually is, due to the “classic” vehicle in the foreground. Dating it is fairly easy though for the Castle surrounding this Turret at Calderwood was demolished in 1948, with the tower itself in the early […]
This postcard shows the BIG LINN, i.e the large waterfall high up the Rotten Calder not far from Calderwood Castle. Taken around 1910 or so, this postcard would have made a great buy for tourists visiting the castle. I filmed a video of this waterfall 5 years ago. Here: