A signal crayfish was discovered in the Rotten Calder River near Milheugh, posing a threat to Scotland’s biodiversity. This invasive species can prey on small fish and compete for resources. Marine Scotland notes that legislation prohibits releasing signal crayfish into the wild to manage its spread.
Milheugh Bridge at the area at the bottom of the Pech Brae has to be one of the most lovely areas in Blantyre. But not today. Look at this mess! Some vile rat has shockingly fly tipped, but not just at the side of the road, but right in the middle, preventing any traffic or […]
You will likely have read about a shocking incident at the Calder last week, where a local woman was subjected to an unprovoked attack by a gang of feral, vile youths, predominantly girls. We’re absolutely disgusted that this could happen in Blantyre and posting further here to raise awareness. Melanie Cuthbertson (52) was punched and […]
A warning to swimmers or anybody walking pets at the Calder that there’s a foul mess near the Milheugh Falls. This usually beautiful spot at the Calder on the Rotten Calder River is severely polluted with dog fouling, spilling into and at the edge of the river, just upstream of the Falls. From messages sent […]
A Blantyre organisation has marked their centenary by planting trees at the Calder. The 1st High Blantyre Brownies and their families were excited last Sunday 28th January, to plant many trees to mark their 100th year of the Blantyre Brownie pack. Under supervision and with permission from SLC Countryside Ranger, Abi Boyd, the children and […]
What else has been happening around Blantyre today? This was the scene at 10am down the Calder at Milheugh Bridge today, Wednesday 15th April. A lorry coming down from Loanend got stuck at the bridge not managing to turn. It took the kindness of a couple of passing people out on their daily exercise to […]