A red weather warning is imminent, causing significant disruptions. A fallen tree on Bardykes Road is blocking the busy route. The council has been notified, highlighting the need to avoid travel if possible.
Bardykes Road Blocked
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Disposal of Real Xmas Trees
Real Christmas trees can be recycled in various ways throughout South Lanarkshire. Trees being uplifted must be cut into maximum of 5ft sections and tied together. SLC will collect real Christmas trees placed beside your burgundy food and garden waste bin on your normal burgundy bin collection day between Monday 6 January and Friday 17 January 2025. […]
Tree Lights Are On
After a bit of a delay, (and a wild rumour that there were actually no lights on Blantyre’s trees this year!), we’re pleased to say the Christmas lights in this town are now all on! Last year High Blantyre’s tree snapped at the base after a sudden storm and wasn’t replaced. Hopefully there are no […]
Oh Christmas Tree
Every year, in Blantyre’s wonderful Green Hall Park, this relatively hidden tree has been decorated at Christmas since it was a tiny little tree. A heartwarming, festive sight. To the person or people doing this, “Thank you for your efforts and Merry Christmas!”
Tree Down at Clyde Walkway
Walkers on the Clyde Walkway should be aware a large tree has fallen down. On the path leading from the Railway Station to John Street, just beyond Woodburn, this big tree came down over the path. It is passable, but may to some present a bit of an obstacle. Probably one for the council to […]
Tree Smashes Car Roof
An alarming incident happened this morning at High Blantyre, when part of a large tree crashed through the roof of a passing car with a mother and child inside. This was the scene this morning when a large, heavy branch fell from the old tree in the Kirk Cemetery crashing down on to red Jeep […]
Storm Damage
With today’s strong gale force winds, it was inevitable there was going to be some storm damage. We’re receiving reports tonight that a tree has fallen near Greenhall Park, obstructing one direction of traffic on the B7012 Hamilton Road at High Blantyre. The tree is forcing drivers to cross into the other side to get […]
Tree on Fire at Calder
It’s taken nearly a hundred years for this tree to grow, but just one day to destroy! This tree is on fire down the Calder at Milheugh. Set in one of Blantyre’s most beautiful areas, it was deliberately set alight by some selfish idiot and as of midday today, Sunday 17 November, it’s still smouldering, […]