I’m super excited to officially today launch my new book, “The History of Crossbasket Castle” which also features a brilliant additional section called “Tales of Crossbasket”. Written in Winter 2014, I had to stop editing the book in February due to problems with my eyesight. However, final proof reading has taken place by others and the book […]
An excellent aerial photo taken in March 2014, showing the ongoing renovation at Crossbasket. The large house is now being transformed into a 5 star wedding venue. Hoping to bring you some update photos of the renovation in the coming weeks. To any would be brides landing on this page, my wife is Blantyre’s Professional Wedding […]
As you may be aware Blantyre Project has been following the ongoing and extensive renovation of Crossbasket House (now known as Crossbasket Castle). The building has been going through an amazing transformation these last 2 years or so with owners Steve Timoney and wife Alison saving this property from dereliction. The 16th Century tower at Crossbasket […]
On Wednesday 29th October 2014, I was lucky enough to be one of 20 or so people invited along for a sneak preview of Crossbasket Castle, High Blantyre. The old, listed building has gone through a remarkable transformation in the last 2 years and today, by invite from the new owners Steve and Alison, some […]
If you look closely at this 2007 picture of Crossbasket (pre renovation!), you’ll see the sundial isn’t quite in keeping with the age of the building. A modern concrete sundial just doesn’t work and indeed, I don’t believe its there anymore. I have a little story about why the original 19th sundial is now missing. […]