In November 1891, Blantyre Old Parish Church opened its former hall, later demolished in 1989, revealing six well-preserved newspapers documenting significant events of the time. Session clerk Tom McLean highlighted the hall’s historical importance and the community’s efforts in securing funds for its construction, before plans for a new hall were initiated.
Leeann Westwater shared two old school photos from High Blantyre Primary School taken in 1992 and 1994. The children in these images are now around 32-34 years older, likely in their early 40s. The post encourages viewers to recognize anyone from the past.
Stevie Coll posted a photo asking if anyone recognizes the individuals in it. He identifies his father as the person in the top right, John McGhee is in the middle, and his cousin Pat Gallagher is seated behind a shield.
South Lanarkshire Council plans to close David Dale House, currently housing Housing & Tech offices, to staff in 2030 as part of a new investment strategy aimed at saving costs. While jobs will remain with the council in other offices, the future use of David Dale House remains unspecified.
It was with much sadness, I heard that well known printer, John R Reid recently passed away. John Robertson Reid passed away on 30 May 2026, aged 78. As with many prominent individuals who helped shape Blantyre and this community, here’s some words about his life and left here as a lasting legacy to his […]
A plentiful first bounty for the new apple trees in Stonefield Public Park this summer! Look at this lot! Red, juicy apples on many of the trees in Low Blantyre Park, after a record hot summer. It’s wonderful to see fruit growing in the wild and available to all. These young trees had a difficult […]
There’s new holiday accommodation in High Blantyre being built. Crossbasket Cabins introduce a new way to experience the estate, where contemporary sophistication meets raw natural beauty. Twelve luxurious timber cabins nestled along the banks of the River Calder offer private, self-contained retreats designed for pure escapism, right here on Blantyre’s doorstep. Situated at Crossbasket grounds, […]