Did you know that the stationmaster at Blantyre was once a Mr. John Ogilvy? A memorable name in Blantyre but quite coincidental and separate to the other saintly, similar name. John was stationmaster of the Low Blantyre Railway Station on the Caledonian Railway for 12.5 years until he left in October 1895 following a promotion. […]
I’m assured this photo represents the High Blantyre Railway Staff in 1920. I had some doubts about its authenticity as I knew the windows at the former High Blantyre Station were rectangular and not arched, however I suppose this could be the back of the building. The lamps certainly look like those used at […]
Mr. Robert Edwards retired on 10th November 1931 after serving 50 years service as a Stationmaster. He left from his job at Stanley, but had previously been stationmaster at Scoutstoun, Careston and for some time also at Blantyre. Do you know more about Robert Edwards or perhaps related?