The Fascinating History of Blanefield Smithy

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Anne Balfour has been busy this summer, researching and writing new items for our Illustrated Essays. Click the link to read all about the Blanefield Smithy. Blanefield Smithy

The Smithy, Blanefield
The Smithy, Blanefield

The postcard image above is one chosen for our set of 6 fund-raising greetings cards. Many thanks to Natalie, the current owner of the Smithy Gallery, who is stocking some cards for us. Do pop in to buy some and enjoy the stunning art work for sale. (The cards are also available at the Thomas Graham Memorial Library)

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An item not to be sneezed at?

In 1812, a ram's head snuff mull, similar to the one pictured, was donated by Archibald Edmonstone of Spittal to a charity to help deserving people who had fallen on hard times. It bore the inscription: “Presented to the Stirlingshire Charitable Society by Archibald...

Toys Galore

At the end of March a group of Strathblane Heritage members set up a mini pop-up museum in the Thomas Graham Community Library. They were there to show off the toys they played with as children to the pupils of P4 from Strathblane Primary School. After an introduction...

Second World War Project Launched

The Second World War Group of Volunteer Researchers Strathblane Heritage has launched a project to research the lives of the community’s Second World War heroes.  The names of six of them appear on the local War Memorial, but little is known about their lives or...

Hot Off the Press

Strathblane Heritage have launched a range of Notelet Cards and Postcards as part of a new fund raising enterprise. They will be for sale at our AGM on 18th March and thereafter at the Thomas Graham Community Library in Strathblane. We are very grateful for the...

What’s New on the Website

Follow the red links to find the latest additions to the website In 1812 a Ram's Head Snuff Mull was presented to the Stirlingshire Charitable Society by Archibald Edmonstone of Spittal, one of its members. Farming New Tax Records have been added to Resources Farm...