On a damp Wednesday morning, the Friends of the Calder planted approximately one hundred trees at White Gates Orchard, enhancing the area with new hedges and woodland edges. Local farmer Alan Rochead contributed trees and transportation. This initiative adds to the ongoing effort to increase greenery in Blantyre.
A campaign to halt the planned rise in hospitality rates, organised by the Scottish Hospitality Group, aims to amplify the voice of Scotland’s family-run restaurants, bars, pubs, and hotels. The campaign calls on the Scottish Government to halt the current non-domestic rates revaluation for hospitality properties until after the Gill Review, a government examination of how licensed premises […]
Twelve-year-old Tyler Meechan, a first-year black belt at St Ogilvie High School, is excelling in international Taekwon-Do. She has won two local championships, including being crowned 2 x English Champion. Recently, she earned a bronze medal at the Flanders Field Championships in Belgium. Tyler’s commitment and support from her coaches promise a bright future.
Blantyre resident Stuart O Neil has written his first book. “Covenant, The Blantyre Boys” is set in and around the Bothwell and Blantyre areas. The Killing Times were a brutal chapter in our history. The Covenanters—ordinary folk who swore Christ, not the king, was head of the Church—were hunted across the moors, imprisoned, tortured, and […]
Scotland experienced its warmest day this year, with London reaching 18.7 degrees Celsius and Blantyre up to 11 degrees. Tonight will remain mild and breezy with scattered showers. Tomorrow will see morning showers transitioning to steady rain in the afternoon, while the weekend forecast includes variable clouds and more rain.
Starting March 6th, the David Livingstone Centre will offer monthly tours for £5 each, focusing on specific museum aspects. Limited to 15 participants, these tours, led by knowledgeable volunteers, will provide a deeper, more conversational experience. The inaugural tour will highlight the history of Blantyre Cotton Works and David Livingstone’s early mill work.
Join us on Sunday, 1st March, from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm at Blantyre Miners Welfare for a hassle-free shopping experience with pre-loved bargains. Avoid online shopping stress and discover great finds you can see and try on the spot. Help spread the word for a successful community event!
Dannie’s Bakes is hosting its inaugural Easter Holiday Baking Experience for school-aged children this April. This engaging, hands-on program allows kids to learn new baking skills in a safe environment. Limited spaces are available, so interested participants should check the flyer for registration details.