At Halloween 1903, a huge Fancy Dress Ball was held for Central Scotland’s gentlewomen in St Andrew’s Hall in Glasgow. Amongst the 600 guests and their partners was Miss Scott Nelson of Blantyre Farm. Now, this was a grand ball, with costumes to “out do” others. Great expense was entered into to ensure the best […]
This certificate sent in by Jim Cochrane shows that Blantyre man, James Hamilton was made a Freeman of The City of Glasgow for his services during the Boer War in South Africa. Awarded on 1st February 1900, James had been a blacksmith at Forrest Street, before heading off to war. At the time there was […]
The first mention of “Crossbasket”, “Corsebasket” or “Korsbas” in name relates to the 1440’s although the name could indeed be much older. At this time it is confirmed the ‘lands of Corsebasket’ including nearby Hamilton Farm were owned by James Hamilton, 1st Lord Hamilton. It is unknown if there was a tower or structure on […]