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Crawfordjohn Parish
The Lost Gardens of Glengonnar
article • February 20, 2025
In about 1900, work began on construction of an extravagant new country house nestled in the wooded valley of the…
Crawfordjohn Parish
Bringing Light to Glengonnar House.
article • February 20, 2025
“While electric light has for some years been without rival in respect to its cleanliness, convenience and safety from fire…
Crawfordjohn Parish
The Invariably Brilliant Lady Colebrooke and the Mystery of Glengonnar House.
article • February 20, 2025
Climb over the field gate, venture through the long and rather intimidating concrete tunnel beneath the M74, and you emerge…
Crawfordjohn Parish
Old Glengonnar Bridge
article • February 20, 2025
Master mason John Telfer will have been proud of his work as he carved his name into the stonework of…
Crawfordjohn Parish
A Royal Holiday in Clydesdale
article • February 20, 2025
One grey afternoon in October 1906, a special train came to a halt at the little wayside station of Abington.…
Biggar Parish, Crawfordjohn Parish, Douglas Parish, Lanark Parish
The Poles in Clydesdale During World War II – a story of courage
article • November 19, 2024
Since I came to live in Clydesdale, I have been conscious of the important contribution that the Polish Army made…
Crawfordjohn Parish
Roman Fort at Crawford
article • December 3, 2012
This fort was only discovered in 1938 by aerial photography through the work of Professor JKS St Joseph. However, it…
Crawfordjohn Parish
Motte and Bailey Castle
article • August 9, 2011
The motte and bailey castle constructed here, the best example surviving in the area, was possibly destroyed at the times…