James Brown recently shared this fantastic photo of Greenhall House with Blantyre Project. This was taken int he 1960’s just before the house was demolished, already at the time of this photo, a “maintenance” issue for them. I can’t help but feel the injustice in such a beautiful house being demolished and thinking now what […]
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Alpacas at High Blantyre
Hugh Nicholson, musician & songwriter
Hugh Nicholson is the son of the former owners of Greenhall House during the early 1960’s. Born on 30th July 1949 in Rutherglen, he became an accomplished musician and songwriter. His brothers are producer Matt Nicholson and guitarist David Nicholson. During the 1960’s he became a member of band, ‘The Poets ‘ who were produced […]
Crossbasket East Lodge
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 […]
1990 Crossbasket and Greenhall Movie
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 […]
1921 Greenhall in Colour
This previously unseen photo is from my collection and is of Greenhall, in 1921, Almost 100 years ago, this is the current west entrance road looking back to what is now the carpark. Crossbow in context would be on the left. Of course back then, Greenhall House was still standing, a glimpse of which can […]
Mrs Jessie Paul at Greenhall
Knitted Socks Competition, 1917
Lady Park
‘Lady Park‘ was the former name of upper fields belonging to Greenhall Estate adjacent to Greenhall Farm. In May 1917, Alexander Marshall Junior (14) of School Lane was caught deliberately setting fire to 8 yards of hedge at Lady Park. He pled guilty in court. He was caught red handed by an approaching police officer who […]