In early May 2015, East Kilbride historian Chris Ladds, showed me a sketch that had ben sent to him that same month. Incredibly, the sketch dated in 1821 is approaching 200 years old and in colour, features Calderwood Glen. Drawn by a Mary Paterson, who allegedly was a nanny or teacher at Calderwood Castle, the […]
A report by Nicola Findlay of The East Kilbride News: CHRIS Ladds, an art history graduate, discovers drawing of Calderwood Linn – also known as the Castle Falls – by renowned artist Paul Sandby and now hopes to compile a book on the history of Calderglen. An art aficionado who has collected thousands of artefacts […]
A word of warning on this story. It may be somewhat disturbing and caution is urged if you’re squeamish. At the Southern end of Blantyre Parish, high up on the fields above Blantyre is the Trough Linn. (older name, The Reekin Linn). Near the old ruins of Laighlyoch Farm, this is a small, but very […]