On Wednesday 19th May 1915, fire broke out at Raploch Cottage on Station Road. The property was well known as being the home of the former Blantyre bonesetter William Rae, though it had been 10 years since he died. In 1915, it was occupied by Mr William Rae jnr, a dairyman. The mysterious fire was […]
Since this was written, I have now explored and re-written extensive detail on William Rae. Follow his story here. From “Blantyre People” (c) 2020 Pictured here in 1905 is Nr 7 Station Road, Blantyre “Raploch Cottage”. At the turn of the century, this was a very special residence in Blantyre (as i’m sure it is today […]