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Biggar Parish, Carluke Parish, Carnwath Parish, Douglas Parish, Lanark Parish
The Extinction of the Public Convenience
article • April 16, 2025
Thirty years ago Clydesdale boasted over twenty public toilets, conveniently sited in most towns, villages, and public parks. Not all…
Douglas Parish
The Platelayers’ Well in Happendon Wood
article • February 21, 2025
Peter Carmichael (1807-1897) was stationmaster at Douglas for nearly twenty years, having previously been in charge of various other stations,…
Douglas Parish
Windrow Woods, the Fog House, and the Woman’s Grave
article • February 21, 2025
A fug-hoose was a place for quiet wonder and contemplation, Seated amongst the ferns, moss and heather, those with time…
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…
Douglas Parish
A short history of Douglas
article • October 4, 2011
Douglas was home to both Wallace supporters, Sir Willam Douglas and his son The Black Douglas (or Good Sir James Douglas),…
Douglas Parish
Good Sir James Douglas and his tomb
article • July 21, 2011
The story of the Good Sir James Douglas is not as well known as William Wallace which is understandable in…