With such a beautiful transformation having recently taken place to Crossbasket Castle itself, it was only fitting that the grounds received a makeover too. AND then some! In the last fortnight, gardeners and landscapers have being working tirelessly at Crossbasket Estate to give the gardens an overhaul, fitting of a five star exclusive wedding venue. […]
A long and exciting renovation is nearing completion. With it sees a dilapidated important building for Blantyre, finally restored, preserved and fit for many, many generations more. Crossbasket Castle, High Blantyre has been renovated and the stunning transformation into an exclusive and luxurious wedding venue is almost ready. Just look at some of these stunning […]
As you may know by now, I’ve written a book about the “History of Crossbasket.” Whilst researching the book, I gathered together all the photos and pictures I had of Crossbasket, into chronological order. Whilst doing this, I obtained some higher resolution pictures that allowed me to zoom in on detail previously not noticed before. […]
This interesting photo has been colorised by David Kelly. Shared here on Blantyre Project is Crossbasket Castle photographed whilst James Clark owned the property in 1870. The photo is one of the only pictures existing of Crossbasket Castle, before the later mid section, (Georgian mansion house) was built upon, giving the property a higher and […]
I’m super excited to officially today launch my new book, “The History of Crossbasket Castle” which also features a brilliant additional section called “Tales of Crossbasket”. Written in Winter 2014, I had to stop editing the book in February due to problems with my eyesight. However, final proof reading has taken place by others and the book […]
You may have noticed, I’ve never previously published many posts about Crossbasket Castle history. This was deliberate, not through lack of information, but because I was saving ALL the history I had accumulated on this amazing building and its estate, putting it in one place. I’m super excited to tell you about my new book, […]
As you may be aware Blantyre Project has been following the ongoing and extensive renovation of Crossbasket House (now known as Crossbasket Castle). The building has been going through an amazing transformation these last 2 years or so with owners Steve Timoney and wife Alison saving this property from dereliction. The 16th Century tower at Crossbasket […]