One of my most favourite photos of old Blantyre is this one, previously not seen online until now. I’ve held back for several years showing this picture, until I researched a little more. Shared with Blantyre Project, nobody knew where it was, but I’d be happy to reveal the answer. This is Main Street. In […]
Dorothy McKay shared this lovely photo or herself as a child. One of the best memories she has was the day she went to Calderpark Zoo and was allowed to “cuddle” a lion cub! Do you want to share a special childhood memory with Blantyre Project? Drop me a message! Featuring Blantyre Project Social Media with permission. […]
This double storey ruin at Parkneuk, Auchentibber was unknown in name to me, until lately, when Alex Rochead happened to be discussing it with Isabel Fleming of East Kilbride, who confirmed it was called Mckay’s Building or Mckay’s Land. The name was in danger of being forgotten, so it is with sincere thanks to Isabel […]
A local folk group sprang up in the mid to late 1960’s, called “The Livingstone Folk Four” or sometimes known as “The Livingstones.” (an amusing take surely on the more well known Stones). This Blantyre band became well known throughout Scotland as they toured and played gigs in places all over the UK. The […]