General Thomas Peter is the person most local people seem to think constructed the General’s Bridge on Stoneymeadow Road but evidence suggests this was not the case. He never became a full General, but did achieve Lieut General. He was the son of Thomas Peter of Crossbasket and Cardarroch (1723-74), born on or before 10 […]
Words from “The History of Crossbasket Castle” by Paul D Veverka (c) Now we know that the 1747 map showed Crossbasket as only having a tower and we also know that the sketch by P. Sandby was done in 1765 and showed the mansion house, so we have a clear window of when the 1st […]
Two weeks ago (Nov 15), I was at Crossbasket, High Blantyre on some business and was kindly offered a tour around the newly renovated building. The Castle has undergone a wonderful renovation over the last 2 years both inside and out. I’ll be posting some new photos of the interior of Crossbasket shortly, but first, […]
In late July 2015, I was emailed by a Blantyre man who sent this postcard of Crossbasket, and asked the question, ” I noticed below the window, what I think might be a blocked up early window, in the sketch it is hidden by the ivy, just wondered what you thought?” It definitely IS a blocked […]
The 16th Century “keep” or “Tower” is located on the west of the Castle on the left hand side, as you face its entrance. This may have replaced an even older structure belonging to the Lindsay or Hamilton family, for the basement and cellars are of a noticeably older construction than the tower itself above. […]
Crossbasket is situated on the Rotten Calder river, a tributary of the Clyde, a few miles from the ‘Mains of Kilbride’ and near to the mining town of Blantyre, Lanarkshire, Scotland. The estate is located near Stoneymeadow Road beyond the General’s Bridge. Located 102 metres above sea level, for satellite navigation it has a postal […]
A good resolution image from 1904, showing Bothwell Castle. Pictured from Blantyre side of the river. The photo was scanned and shared here by Gordon Cook.