In 1880, Blantyre man, Gavin Laird made an error of judgement in taking his sweethearts down a local Pit. An unexpected way of showing attentions to the fair was illustrated by a case in the Sheriff Court on 20th March 1880. Gavin Laird was an Ostler on the Splint coal seam, No. 3. Pit, Blantyre […]
Wishing to add a wedding photo to the large growing collection of Blantyre wedding photos on Blantyre Project, Carole Mackie Rickard told me, “Here’s a pic of my Mum & Dads. Marion (Myra) Laird of 3 Morag Avenue, married Jim Mackie of 297 Glasgow Road at David Livingstone Memorial Church on 1st August 1964. […]
The 16th Century “keep” or “Tower” is located on the west of the Castle on the left hand side, as you face its entrance. This may have replaced an even older structure belonging to the Lindsay or Hamilton family, for the basement and cellars are of a noticeably older construction than the tower itself above. […]
There’s a fantastic, witty anecdote in the Annals of Blantyre 1883 Book. “About a hundred years ago (1770’s) or thereabouts, the laird of Shott was returning from Hamilton at the close of a market day. Whether it was from the fatigues of the day, or owing to the cold of the night, the laird fell […]