Monklands Memories - Airdrie & Coatbridge areas

Features  

This section of the site will have a number of feature pages and articles on various topics.  Some items may also be obtainable from other menus. 
As usual we invite you to give us your suggestions - what would YOU like to read about? 

MEMORIES
Your stories of past times.

The Colliers of Scotland Tom Frew

Watson Bros of Airdrie

Bairds of Gartsherrie
This feature is about the family who shaped the Monklands area - indeed they had an effect on the whole of Scotland.  At one time they were farmers but as true entrepreneurs they recognised the potential in Iron & Steel.  This is a brief glimpse into this famous family.  Throughout the article you will notice many names that are remembered in  local street names.  

Coatbridge Library by Tom Frew

Glenboig Fireclay being mainly the story of the Glenboig Union Fireclay Co  & G.R. Stein Refractories

Garnkirk Bricks

Mining Methods

North Calder Heritage Trail

Gartloch Hospital

The Monkland Canal

The Railways
A brief introduction before heading off for more details on the web site 
by Jim Howie

Mining History  This is a link to the Mining History Network

North Lanarkshire Museums and places where you can research local History