Having written extensively about Crossbasket in previous years, this is my photoshop mockup of how I think Crossbasket looked around 1765. Starting with a later photo, I stripped back the elements of the building, back to the size and configuration of what it would have looked like upon completion of the first extension. As such, this […]
High Blantyre is set to receive a multi-million pound economic boost as Crossbasket Castle Holdings Ltd progress plans for a brand new licensed hotel, spa and restaurant!! Planning has been submitted last month for an exciting new development expanding Crossbasket. The proposals aim to create many dozens of quality jobs in the immediate area. This […]
The beautiful falls at Crossbasket, commonly known as “The Four Angels”. This waterfall is on the Rotten Calder River at High Blantyre and to put into context, you’ll see Crossbasket in the background. If this photo had been taken today, it would look almost the same, so it may surprise you to learn, this is […]
Crossbasket has this week launched their stunning renovated new property, deemed “East Lodge”. Situated to the east of the main lodge house at the entrance, this property was recently acquired from a private resident and renovated to a luxurious standard. Crossbasket added, “Perfect for those looking for additional privacy and comfort, whilst retaining the five […]
Elizabeth Golder Hughes has shared this wee film clip which features her and husband Brian Hughes and their girls Gillian and Kirsty. It’s always nice when readers share their special movies and photos with Blantyre Project and this is a nice treasured memory for the Hughes family. It was filmed in 1990, 30 years ago […]
Today’s excellent colourised photo is this previously unseen picture of Crossbasket. Nicely colourised by ‘Scotland Colourised’ this is of course the waterfall on the River Calder in front of Crossbasket House, now rebranded as Crossbasket Castle. The falls are nicknamed the 4 Angels on account of the 4 noticeable cascades. This photo is more than […]
An extract from my book, “The History of Crossbasket Castle” by Paul Veverka (c) 2015 approaching the end of my recording of recent history for this building. The Crossbasket Tower is now an opulent, luxurious five star, 4 storey honeymoon wedding suite. It incorporates wedding accommodation for the bride and groom andfeatures a penthouse viewing […]