Gordon Cook sent me this photo in January, which was taken in the High Blantyre kirkyard, within the stone perimeter wall, on the inside right of the gates. The picture was shared to see if anybody knew what the stone could be? (If anybody definitively knows, please get in contact) Using some computer trickery, Gordon […]
Continuing our journey of Blantyre homes that are no longer there, we arrive now in High Blantyre. Smithycroft, was a small croft holding, directly opposite Archers Croft field. The Smithycroft was situated on Craigmuir Road, High Blantyre. The house is pictured on the 1859 map. It was occupied by a blacksmith and a few labourers. […]