Well, it’s been a while since I walked in the front door under THAT sign! This is 1993, and of course is Papa Franks on Broompark Road. What’s YOUR memories of Papas? PS I have a good photo of Papa Franks interior but when I took it in 1991 or so, I was focusing […]
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2003 Doon Inn Roof
This photo shows the brand new pitched roof put on to the “Doon Inn” Pub on Broompark Road. The roof was built in 2003 contracted to Torrance Roofing & Building in Rutherglen. Prior to this photo, the roof was originally flat. Featuring Blantyre Project Social Media with permission. Strictly not for use by others on or offline, […]
1978 Doon Inn Sunday opening
Something unusual was happening in 1977 and 1978. Blantyre Pubs were starting to open on a Sunday! It was something the punters loved, but divided opinion throughout the town, with not everybody so happy. In January 1978 for example, the Doon Inn at Broompark Road (pictured) obtained a license to stay open on a […]