On Monday 25th September 1893, two Blantyre men ‘slugged’ it out but in a Court of law. The venue was Hamilton Sheriff Court as John Paterson, a flesher made a complaint about the noise of the adjacent Showground to his premises in Stonefield. He argued that William Smith, showman had brought his fairground to a […]
On 16th December in 1983, the last remaining section of the #A725 East Kilbride Expressway was opened to traffic. In this stunning new photo, construction of New Bothwell Bridge over the River Clyde can be seen. Raith Interchange on the #M74 is in the background. #Glasgow#Archives This part of the EK Expressway is now 38 […]
The second phase of the A725 East Kilbride Expressway opened in High Blantyre in October 1978. As pictured in this aerial shot, it showed clearly a modern, expensive new road for Blantyre had been constructed, this shot showing the end of Douglas Street and Hillhouse Road. There was no initial large roundabout there and you’ll […]
From the illustrated social history book…research paid for by Paul Veverka “Blantyre – Glasgow Road, The Real Story” by Paul Veverka (c) 2016 – 2018. A725 East Kilbride Expressway The important infrastructure roadway link in the area is designated the A725, which bypasses Blantyre after crossing over Glasgow Road and takes traffic from the […]
I like this aerial photo of Crossbasket and Greenhall from 1971. Not just because it shows the old Greenhall pitch n putt buildings, but it was a time in between the various phases of the EK Expressway being built. By 1971, the EK to Crossbasket section of road had been completed, and is demonstrated nicely […]