Warning this story contains upsetting content. In the 1880’s, much of Stonefield Road had wide, expansive fields at either side. Our story today took place in 1882 and remembers the life of a little Blantyre boy, who sadly lost his life in that rural setting. On Tuesday 7th November 1882, five year old Edward Hoolighan, […]
This postcard if of Millheugh Bridge, (spelling with a double L in this particular card). Shared to Blantyre Project recent from Gordon Cook, it was sent in November 1909 from E. H. S. of 1 Joanna Terrace, Blantyre, to Mrs Corson, who was staying at the Hotel Metropole in Las Palmas. E. H. S. was […]
A photo today of former Milheugh House, once located where the Calder Falls are. In fact the falls are just out this photo to the left, the river is where the flat line is across the landscape at the bottom of the steps. This photo is pictured from the other side of the river looking […]
This photo first appeared in the Hamilton Advertiser around June or July 1950, 71 years ago . The caption reads, “The designers of the new Milheugh Bridge which spans the River Calder near High Blantyre have departed from stereotyped construction with happy result.” The view looks downstream, the road up to Malcolmwood leading out to […]
A nicely colourised photo of the former Milheugh House at the Calder. This grand house once sat next to the falls at the River Calder. Initially a Georgian Mansion, Victorian additions were added as you can see by the long windows on the right hand side addition to the house. Beyond were outbuildings believed to […]
The following is an extract of a letter sent by Captain James Brown in June 1915 to Mrs Bannatyne at Milheugh, Blantyre. A letter from the frontline telling the story of brave Blantyre soldiers. Just one month later, James Brown himself had died in battle. I’ve recently discovered that the soldiers in this letter referred […]
How about this for a GREAT photo! The Milheugh Calder Falls at nighttime. The moonlight glistens off the white water. You can almost hear the roar. With thanks to Kevin Samson for sharing.