What a lovely photo this is. Shared by Frances Burns, it shows the former Pathfoot Cottage on the Pech Brae in March 1956. The cottage owner, a man named John sweeps the snow away from the house to prevent any dampness or damage to the plants which once were right along the gable. Taken on […]
Now here’s a charming, beautiful photo filled with nostalgia. Three children walk down the Pech Brae at the Calder past the former cottage. Not far from Niaroo. Taken in 1953, some 66 years ago, theres a closeness with each of them, perhaps siblings? It’s amazing what can be found in a photo with a little […]
I’ve been zooming in on old photos again to see what I’d previously missed. Like these two wee boys walking past a house in Barnhill during the 1920’s, or immediately in front of them, on the top of the wall at the Pech Brae, seeing SO much graffiti, which surprised me. Initials and dates painted […]
Taking you to the 1940s’ Calder next. This lovely, clear photo dates from the 1940’s and shows Milheugh Bridge, near the Pech Brae, at the bottom of Lindsay Hill. In particular the former bridge is featured, one which was demolished in the 1950’s. Men stand by the river fishing with rods, onlookers stand on […]
A wonderful drone aerial photo taken by Adam Bush high above Milheugh. With Blantyre in the background, the most notable feature is probably the brand new Pond at Niaroo, just off the Pech Brae. It really does give a sense of how large the new pond really is and shows a ring of birch […]
Barnhill was one of the original hamlets or fermetouns of the Barony of Blantyre. One of the oldest areas of Blantyre, it was originally known as Barnehill and can be traced in records, including the great seal of Scotland, as far back as 1598. However, it is known to be much older, one house still […]
Pictured here in 1999 is the Niaroo, a rare photo still with the travellers camp there. The area is located mid way down the Pech Brae, down the hill from Barnhill. The Niaroo sign and posts have fallen down, indeed one of the poles is still there today laying on the ground. I went back […]