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 […]
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1957 The Parks at the Pech Brae
Milheugh Lade & Forgotten Mills
Curious about a mysterious postcard in the Hamilton reference library that was titled “Blantyre or Bothwell Mill” and wanting to know more about the Mill at Milheugh, Blantyre man Alex Rochead and I set out on a quest in March and April 2014 to find further information and investigate the mill in more detail. Alex […]
Pathhead, top of Peth Brae
Pictured in 1920 is a property called “Pathhead”, a weavers cottage located at the top of the Peth Brae, Barnhill. The 19th Century cottage was made of stone, had an upstairs and was roofed in thatch. In this photo, part of the building has been felted and tarred, instead of the having to thatch it […]
Blantyre: Origins of Pathfoot
I thought it about time I wrote an extended article and collected my research into Pathfoot, for it occurred to me some time ago, these quaint little houses near the foot of the Pech Brae hadn’t been commented on before on or offline with any depth. I’m pleased to now share my research on this […]