The Campaigne family in Blantyre is preparing for Easter by beautifully decorating their home and garden on Heathcliffe Avenue. Their festive display aims to bring joy to passersby, continuing their tradition of holiday decorations that also included Halloween and Christmas, attracting attention from both kids and adults.
Wishing everyone a joyful St Patrick’s Day! Celebrate with friends and embrace the Irish spirit today. May your day be filled with laughter, happiness, and good fortune. Here’s to community and togetherness, enjoying a touch of green wherever you are. Happy March 17th!
We were incredibly saddened to hear about the passing of local man, Wullie BellBorn in March 1949, Wullie sadly passed away recently on 8th March 2026. Wullie was much respected and known in the Blantyre community. He would often be seen out making a difference by quietly collecting bags of litter, something which he never […]
Exciting news for Blantyre! A new group is reviving the Christmas Switch on Events for 2026, led by organiser Laura McQuiggan. The launch meeting is on March 26, 2026, at The Gallery, David Livingstone Birthplace. Community involvement is encouraged to bring festive cheer and plan future events. Everyone is welcome!
Play with PTR will host family-friendly activities in South Lanarkshire from March 10-13, 2026. Targeting children aged 0-4 years, the events offer arts and crafts, messy play, and reading opportunities at various locations. Entry is free, with no prior booking required, though childcare settings cannot participate.
A brand new playground is being formed at Kirkton Park, High Blantyre. The old swings and play equipment has been removed by South Lanarkshire Council, and they’re creating a new play area, more centrally located in the park, closer to the existing zipwire. The new location is away from homes and being in the middle […]
Join the weekly carboot sale at Lanark Agricultural Centre on Sundays from 8am to 1pm, featuring free tea and coffee for sellers. Pets are welcome, and no booking is necessary. The event accommodates various vendors and is held undercover or outside, depending on weather. Address: Muirglen Hyndford Road, Lanark ML11 9AX.
A Pre-Loved Market is happening today at Blantyre Miners Welfare on Calder Street from 11am to 3pm. The event features hundreds of bargain-priced clothing items and a kids’ colouring station. Everyone is welcome to attend. The address is 1 Calder St, Blantyre, G72 0AU.