Bothwell Philharmonic Choir, a non-auditioned mixed adult community choir founded by Mark Donnolly, welcomes all singers and meets Sundays at 7pm. They host two main concerts yearly and engage in various charitable activities. Interested participants can join by emailing contact@bothwellphil.co.uk. Upcoming dates include May 10, 17, and 24, 2026.
A fire occurred in Bothwell on October 31, 2025, around midday at Griqua Terrace. Emergency services responded quickly, dispatching four fire appliances. Three people received treatment from paramedics. The fire was not deemed intentional, and main roads have since reopened. Authorities hope those involved are recovering well.
Fire crews responded to a blaze at ‘Nel & Co’ restaurant in Bothwell on October 22, alerted shortly before 12:30 AM. Three fire appliances and a high reach vehicle were deployed; no casualties were reported. This incident follows a previous fire at another restaurant, ‘Cut,’ which is considered wilful. Investigations continue.
Police have confirmed that the fire at ‘Cut Restaurant’ in Bothwell was deliberately set, leading to the temporary closure of the business. Emergency services extinguished the fire without injuries. Investigations are ongoing as community concern grows over rising criminal activity in the area.
On March 21, 2025, at 10:50 am, unexploded ordnance was reported in the Old Bothwell Road area of Bothwell. The item has since been safely removed by Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) teams, and the road has fully reopened to traffic.
A manhunt is underway for two suspects involved in the assault of a 36-year-old man in Bothwell, South Lanarkshire, on 15 January. The victim suffered serious injuries and required hospitalization. Police are investigating and urge anyone with information or relevant footage to contact them using reference 1293 of 22 January 2025.
An 11-year-old student, Ava McBain, won a design competition for a new flag representing Bothwell. Her flag, featuring a map of the Clyde and Bothwell Castle, was selected from over 200 entries. The initiative, part of Bothwell Parish Church’s 625th anniversary, fosters community pride and historical connection.
Following many messages today about an incident near Bothwell Bridge, we now have official details from authorities about what happened. Four people were saved from the River Clyde this morning in a rescue near Strathclyde Park. At around 10.41am this morning, 12th April 2024, emergency services were alerted to a person in the water. Police and emergency […]