In November 1891, a detailed memorial stone laying ceremony took place at High Blantyre’s Church Halls. Major Ness led a procession including local groups and the Blantyre Brass Band through the streets, culminating in a public gathering where hymns were sung and racing trophies were presented for the ceremony.
The ceremony of breaking ground on the under section of the Strathaven Railway took place on Tuesday 4th May 1858 at the the farm of Broompark, Blantyre, the property of John Gardiner, Esq. Under the direction of the engineer acting on the line, a number of the adjacent proprietors and landowners whom the novelty of […]