The Causeystones Public House was a 19th Century pub on Broompark Road, near the junction with Main Street. The original date of its construction is unknown, but in 1859, it was owned by Mr. A Gardiner of nearby Priestfield. That same year, an account is given as follows, “A name taken from a number of […]
An amazing picture of the inside of one of Blantyre’s stores. Shared here by Jim Cochrane is the paint store at the bottom of Stonefield Road. The building is known to date from the 1880’s or early 1890s. However, it is not to be confused with McCorgary’s DIY store which was further up. I’ve not found […]
A modern photo, likely taken in the 1990’s, shared here by Neil Scott. Pictured is Blakely’s Pub at its junction with Broompark Road. I noticed in early May 2015 that hoarding was being constructed around the back of this building. Perhaps one of our readers could give us some more information. Is there now a […]
Photographed on 20th April 2015, here’s an up to date look at Blantyre’s latest pub, “The Red Burn Farm”. The two storey building will also mean a jobs boost for Blantyre with up to 65 jobs being sought, 40 of which will be full time. The building will be a pub, dining and carvery and is due […]
The following article was emailed to me by Gordon Cook, who has taken time to research the Masonic Halls of Glasgow Road. It is spread over 2 articles, this one for the older hall at Forrest Street, and a Part 2 for the newer hall at Stonfield, Glasgow Road. Thanks to Gordon for sharing. Blantyre’s […]
Located at the corner of Main Street and Hunthill Road is The Cornerstone Pub. The building was officially opened as the name ‘The Cornerstone’ by former landlady Lynsey Baird on 17th February 2014. A busy little pub with views out to Blantyre Main Street and the Kirkton area, the property dating back to the late […]
This is the latest look at one of Blantyre’s newest buildings. Brand new for 2015, it’s so new, that only the foundations are built at the moment. Of course, I’m talking about Blantyre’s latest pub and eatery, The Greene King at Hillhouse Road, at the entrance to Westcraigs. Pictured here is an architects elevation shown […]