Two further photos of Shuttle Row, this time 30 years apart. The Black and white photo taken in the 1930’s then colour one in the 1960’s. The scene hasn’t changed much in that time, a fallen chimney or two, a removed tree or two. It is still highly recognisable today.
The main photo of the Auchentibber Inn was captured in 1908 by High Blantyre photographer David Ritchie. Incredibly, the photo can be zoomed in to see some finer details. What is revealed is tells an important part of the story. J.B.H Struthers acquired the Auchentibber Inn from Flora McIntyre in the final months of the […]
As you may be aware, St Joseph’s Church was going through a renovation, well, the roof was. The old nail-sick slates removed and a brand new roof. Captured here in this photo by Robert Stewart on 4th May 2015 is the Church roof nearing completion. I have to say it looks amazing and very striking […]
Pictured here in 2012 by my brother Ivan, is Crossbasket House before the current renovation started. By this time, the building was not watertight and some of the fittings had been stripped out. It was dark, dreary and wet. Thank goodness for the new owners and the wonderful work they’ve carried out. By Springtime 2015, […]
Thanks to Emma Louise for sharing this photo of work currently underway today (9th November) on “The BIG H”, i.e the roundabout for the Technology Park at High Blantyre slip. Now I wonder… is the icon being PULLED down or is it being RENOVATED? (It was looking rather tatty If I’m honest.) By 4pm it […]
On Wednesday 29th October 2014, I was lucky enough to be one of 20 or so people invited along for a sneak preview of Crossbasket Castle, High Blantyre. The old, listed building has gone through a remarkable transformation in the last 2 years and today, by invite from the new owners Steve and Alison, some […]
Work begins this week (6th October 2014) on a £700,000 renovation to St Joseph’s Church roof. The renewal of the slate roof, electrical system and most windows as well as some smaller jobs will be included in the massive overhaul. The project is supported by grants from Historic Scotland, the Heritage Lottery Fund and All […]