After the initial shine of a glitzy opening of Blantyre ASDA in October 1980, the mood turned a little sour for residents fast becoming shocked at the volume of traffic in Blantyre. That certainly was the view of Councillor Malcolm Waugh who claimed the arrival of ASDA had brought traffic chaos into Blantyre. His complaint […]
It was “go slow” on Blantyreferme Road at Priory Bridge and Coatshill this morning, as 2 cows were on the loose. Traffic was held up today, Tuesday 2nd August as the 2 animals travelled up Blantyreferme Road, into Coatshill and Priory Bridge Housing estates. Thanks to everybody who shared photos and to Sam who shared […]
How much things have changed in almost 100 years. This photo dates between mid 1925 – 1928 and predates the upgrade of Hunthill Road and Bardykes Road in 1929. Likely just a few years earlier, two wee boys sit out on the road at the kerbside, playing contently, knowing they would have PLENTY of time, […]