Blantyre Hillwalking Club’s first bus trip of the season to Glencoe departs at 8am on Saturday, August 16th. Open to all, it costs £20. A variety of hill options are available, including Munros, Corbetts, and Grahams. To reserve a seat, email or visit the club’s Facebook page for details.
Blantyre Leisure Centre will close for about 4 weeks starting August 18, 2025, for improvements. While many services are unavailable, swimming lessons will continue with adjustments. Fitness classes and gym access will be redirected to nearby centres, and progress updates will be provided through various channels.
Two upper storey flats on Main Street, High Blantyre, will be auctioned on 14th August 2025. The first-floor one-bedroom flats offer significant investment potential with an estimated rental income of £650 per month. Bids can be placed in advance on the auction website. Auction runs from 10 am to 3 pm.
The South Lanarkshire Schools’ 2025/26 calendar outlines key dates: Teachers return on August 12, with pupils back on August 14. Breaks include September weekend, October, Christmas, February, and an Easter holiday. Other important dates encompass in-service days and local holidays, ensuring 190 school days for pupils.
The Northern Lights are expected to be visible across Scotland and Northern England this weekend, provided the skies are clear at night. This natural phenomenon occurs when charged solar particles collide with Earth’s atmospheric gases, primarily nitrogen and oxygen, producing vibrant colors like purple, blue, pink, and green.
Rob Moore from Blantyre is running a half marathon on October 5th in the Great Glasgow Run to raise awareness about suicide, particularly among young men. Motivated by personal loss, he is fundraising for Chris’s House, a charity that provides support for those in crisis. Donations are welcomed to aid his cause.
The Car Boot Sale at St Joseph’s Car Park in Blantyre is set for Friday, 6th September, from 12pm to 3pm. For £15 per car, sellers can clear unwanted items or shop for bargains. The hall will serve tea, coffee, and rolls, ensuring a fun community atmosphere for all.
Oasis fans gather at Murrayfield Stadium in Edinburgh for the first of three major gigs, marking their return to Scotland after 16 years. Over 70,000 attendees are expected tonight, with more concerts scheduled for the following days, making it one of Scotland’s largest stadium tours. Fans faced a humorous parking ticket incident.