Planning was lodged this week with South Lanarkshire Council for the proposed multi million pound facelift of ASDA Blantyre’s store and Glasgow Road frontage at Clydeview Shopping Centre. With the entire demolition of the east side of Clydeview Shopping Centre proposed and rebuilding of 3 large state of the art retail units, the complex aims […]
I have learned yesterday that the Auchenitbber War Memorial is to soon be renovated by South Lanarkshire Council. The monument has been suffering in recent years due to heavy traffic and poor previous repairs. Following a poll by Blantyre Telegraph in December 2016 (on behalf of SLC, Blantyre Community Council, Blantyre Project and various other […]
It is with utmost pleasure and pride, I can exclusively reveal online an astonishing massive announcement for Blantyre! Strictly with permission from funders, and ahead of all Scottish media sources, comes the exciting news that Blantyre’s David Livingstone Centre has at last secured many millions of pounds of funding to renovate the centre and grounds. […]
Some more photos I took back in October 2015 showing inside of Crossbasket Castle. A first showing the new stocked bar and fully furnished rooms (some of the rooms had furniture removed during the recent public open day). Thanks to Steve and Alison for permitting access. The hotel is now scheduled to open fully on […]
I thought I would clear up a few points often asked about Crossbasket. Accompanying photos were taken by myself at Crossbasket Estate back on 23rd March 2015, during the renovation. Clarification 1 – Is it Crossbasket or Crossbaskets or Cross Basket? It is Crossbasket. There are no historical records stating the word “Crossbaskets”, which seems […]
Crossbasket Estate in HIgh Blantyre has spanned 6 centuries of ownership. Researched here by Paul Veverka, in chronological order is a list of the 34 owners & 5 Extensions of Crossbasket. Pictured are photos of Crossbasket being renovated, I took during March 2015. 1 From early unknown date – 1440: The Hamiltons of Cadzow. 2 […]
A couple of photos archived, showing Crossbasket Castle before renovation. Taken around 2010. Photos by Gordon Cook.