Crossbasket Castle Engraving
Many people will know of local man John Dunsmore (aka Wee Yanni) and his passion for the River Calder. A favourite fishing spot, John loves nothing more than spending time […]
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Foveran
“Foveran” is a sizeable field in High Blantyre adjacent to Crossbasket. Indeed, it once belonged to Crossbasket Estate but was sold to private ownership in the early 20th Century. […]
1910s Crossbasket
Another brand new postcard photo for you! With thanks to Gordon Cook and Alex Rochead for sharing this here. From over 100 years ago, this is Crossbasket, High Blantyre. Ivy […]
1915 Crossbasket, High Blantyre
A photo next from WW1. Whilst that terrible conflict ravaged European battlefields, this photo was taken in 1915 at High Blantyre. More specifically at Crossbasket […]
Crossbasket – Phase 2
Blantyre’s finest property and luxury estate is about to get even more amazing! The 5 star impressive Crossbasket Castle has recently confirmed their intention to expand. Owners spoke to us […]
Foveran Housing – Not going ahead
You may recall a few weeks ago, I posted about a large privately owned field to the east of Crossbasket Castle, High Blantyre which was earmarked as a development site […]
Thank you Crossbasket
I was thrilled tonight when Crossbasket Castle placed another significant order for Blantyre Project books. Such interest in my books is sincerely appreciated and Crossbasket Castle, Blantyre’s finest […]
1967 Fete at Crossbasket
The Rev Dr Donald Caskie opened a May fete at Crossbasket House, High Blantyre in 1967. He was better known as “the Tartan Pimpernel” for his exploits in helping […]
Crossbasket Nursery – Forest School
How amazing it is to see Crossbasket Nursery utilise the grounds of Crossbasket Castle woodland, for the purposes of education and fun of the nursery pupils. Of course this is […]