We have some snow in Blantyre today! Around 4 inches has fallen so far. Here’s the wintry scene last night at High Blantyre as it started, shared here by Stephen Speirs.
Snowfall
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About Time 2016
When the first 2016 snow fell in early January, my brother in law at Stonefield Crescent decided to make the most of it and get out and about with his 2 year old son, a first time in proper deeper snow. It was “About Time!” As you’ll see from this fantastic 2 minute video, which Andy […]
First snow of Winter 15
Thanks to Stephen Speirs for sharing his photo of the first snow of 2015. This photo was taken in Blantyre on the evening of Friday 13th November as the heavens opened and sleet and snow rained down for the best part of an hour.
Crossbasket Snow Scene
A couple of photos archived, showing Crossbasket Castle before renovation. Taken around 2010. Photos by Gordon Cook.
The Calder Snows Melt
Some wonderful photos shared here by Jim Crossan. The Calder snows start to melt towards the end of January 2015 , creating plentiful scenes of beauty. The icicles at the riverside melt, the snow turns to slush and the river gathers pace with meltwater.
2010 Frozen, Snowy Milheugh
A beautiful photo from Blantyre man Robert Stewart that could easily be a Christmas card. Pictured are the Calder Falls at Milheugh on 1st December 2010. That harsh Winter saw temperatures drop to minus fifteen with prolonged periods of snow. The picture is a reminder how beautiful Blantyre can be in Winter, even in weather […]
Walking in Snowy Greenhall
Thanks to Louise Wilson for sharing these snowy Greenhall pictures from a few years ago. How incredible these snowy scenes are and yet another reminder of the beauty that isn’t far from our doorsteps.