A brand new Community group has been set up in Low Blantyre. Blantyre Priory Plantation Community Woodland Group is looking for people to come along to their group and get involved. Nicholas Cowan has got in touch saying, “If you’re interested in improving the outdoor wooded areas of Blantyre then please get in touch. The Plantation […]
Those of you who remember last years Christmas tree at Glasgow Road, may recall it looked a little lacklustre, unlike this fine example pictured back in 2012! Council budgets have meant trees around Lanarkshire have been smaller in recent years. However, with a couple of weeks still to go , Blantyre Community Committee have sprung […]
During the last week, we’ve been sent a couple of messages from local business owners in Blantyre saying they’ve been targeted by shoplifters and in one instance more seriously as robbers. Whilst not wishing to cause small businesses any alarm, it would currently be appropriate for business owners to be vigilant and stay alert on […]
This evening, we were thrilled to be kindly invited along by Carrigan’s owner, Mr. Barry Carrigan for a sneak preview at the fantastic new sports bar and function suite at Broompark Road, Blantyre. The construction of the incredible new bar which has been ongoing since early in the year is now nearing completion. Tonight, the […]
Blantyre Community Committee are once again putting their final touches on months of hard work for the Blantyre Festive Lights Switch on. The event is the fifth year they have hosted the free, successful community event which is open to all residents in the town. In previous years the Community Committee have funded infrastructure for […]
Police Scotland have drawn up a list of Police buildings in 58 Scottish locations which could be closed as part of a review of their property. Blantyre is on that list. The review has not yet concluded the outcomes, and Police Scotland maintain some of the properties, stretching all over Scotland, will still be retained. […]
Contractors are now gearing up to commence construction work behind Hamilton Technology Park, Blantyre on the brand new University of the West of Scotland’s campus. Spread over a significant 38 acres of greenfield site, the large university campus is based on land in High Blantyre and work will start this month (November). The final project […]
With Halloween and Guy Fawkes out the way, thoughts are soon going to turn to Christmas. Did you know Blantyre’s FESTIVE event and Christmas market is in 3 weeks from today! Crowds are once again expected to be around 3,000 people! Sunday 27th November from midday will see one of the largest Festive Markets in […]