A continued look at James Clark’s time as owner of Crossbasket. Extract from the book “History of Crossbasket Castle” by Paul Veverka (c) 2015 1862 – On 9th January 1862, James Clark was amongst the audience of an important presentation and lecture in Glasgow’s Queens Rooms. The Herald newspaper of the following day gave a […]
More from my book, “The History of Crossbasket Castle”. This time one of the most important owners to have lived at Crossbasket, a man responsible for large additions to the house. Mr James Clark. James Clark of Crossbasket, was the son of Robert Clark, of Inverchapel near Kilmun, and Margaret Currie. Throughout his life, he […]
Pictured here in 2009, is an emblum logo on the East Gable of Crossbasket House, High Blantyre. The initials are “J.C” which is the mark of James Clark, a well-known and respected merchant in Glasgow. James is credited with adding the Victorian part of the house on to the existing older tower. The house served […]