It’s difficult now to envisage how High Blantyre looked at a time before the EK Expressway and in an era of coal mining activity. This photo however, of High Blantyre is a good reminder of Blantyre’s former industrial landscape. Taken in the 1950’s from a vantage point of Craigmuir Road behind the Old Parish Church, […]
Just a little post to remember Blantyre boy, Edward Allan Watson. On the 4th September 1951, about 68 years ago, three year old Allan Edward Watson was playing outside his home in High Blantyre. He lived at 395 Main Street with his family, including Stephen Watson, a brother who I know reads this page. Allan’s […]
I like simple adverts like this. Unremarkable at the time, but great to look back on much later. A reminder just how much prices change even in a relatively short space of time. From 1971, this house advert is for the “Glebe”, a modern detached home on Craigmuir Road. Offers over £11,500. Equipped to the […]
This fantastic happy photo is a 1950’s, wedding taking place at Blantyre Old Parish Church. Pictured outside the main door of the church, it would appear the guides are attending, so perhaps a Guide officer being married? The wedding is unknown , so if you recognise the people or are able to confirm the date, […]
Liz Weaver shared this charming photo of the back view of her house – The Glebe, in High Blantyre – not long after it was built in 1963. Liz told me, “You can see across the field to the Old Parish church. The old manse was just out of the picture on the right. It […]
Today, we’re taking you back to 1920’s High Blantyre. Pictured on Craigmuir Road is a former building called Smithycroft, which was constructed in 1777. The front part of this building as pictured, opened out on to Craigmuir Road facing over to Blantyre Old Parish Church. The rear, faced on to High Blantyre Railway Station. […]
This photo dates to the 1960’s. Pictured is High Blantyre Station looking South up towards Sydes Brae. The Station is no longer there and was by the 1960’s already derelict. Some readers may recall playing there or walking along the unused rail tracks. The railway bridge in the background is now the modern East Kilbride […]