We regret to announce the passing of Archie Gordon. His funeral is scheduled for Tuesday, December 16th, at 1.30pm at Blantyre Old Parish Church, followed by a service at Daldowie Crematorium at 3pm and a gathering at Blantyre Miners Welfare. Our condolences to the Gordon family during this difficult time.
A special guest is coming to Blantyre this week. Archie McPherson, Scotland’s foremost football commentator and now successful author will be dropping by the Livingstone Memorial Church on Glasgow Road this Wednesday 24th July at 7pm, as special guests of the fantastic ‘Sporting Memories Group’. 86 year old Archie has worked for the BBC, STV, Eurosport, Setanta Sports, Radio Clyde and Talksport although […]
Congratulations go out today to local man, Archie McLeod, who turns 95 years young today, Sunday 2nd October 2022. Message is,“Hope you have a great day! Love from Archie & Lynsey xx” Happy Birthday Archie!
We’re saddened to hear of the passing of local man Archie Daly. Archie, who was a Blantyre/Halfway man was known very well in the area. He died on 9th February 2021 only three weeks after his late wife. His funeral takes place tomorrow. He will be making his way through Blantyre around 9.15am -9.30am on […]
Congratulations go out today to Priory Bridge couple, Archie & Flora Duncan, who celebrate their Golden Wedding Anniversary. Today, Monday 25th May 2020 marks 50 years of marriage and like the rest of us, they’re currently under lockdown. They’ve also missed out on the holiday they’d planned. Knowing how much Archie & Flora like travelling […]
Blantyre Oscars 2019Environmental Pride Congratulations to winner ARCHIE ARBUCKLE who has just won the ENVIRONMENTAL PRIDE Category with the most public votes. Up against ‘TACT Healthy Park’ and ‘Wullie & Cerys’, Archie’s family know all about winning! His, relatively secret, appreciated work in cleaning gravestones (no matter whose they are) is now out in the […]
Environmental Pride Continuing this week’s BIG reveal WHO’S been nominated for this years “Blantyre Oscars 2019”. Those remaining slots are filling up FAST! Today, we officially release details of the next 3 deserving nominees who are nominated in this years “Environmental Pride” Category. (the 4th of 5 categories) In no particular order, nominations are received […]