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 […]
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.
A couple of photos archived, showing Crossbasket Castle before renovation. Taken around 2010. Photos by Gordon Cook.
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.
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 […]
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.
I love this photo. It’s so calm, christmassy and peaceful. A fresh snowfall has landed at David Livingstone Centre in the 1930s. Long Winter shadows from the trees are cast against the Shuttle Row walls and the photographers crisp footprint are seen in the shallow snow in the foreground. Overcast skies threaten more snow and […]