8 Jul 2010
Iain Muntz and Euean Paterson recent Dux Medallists at Strathaven Academy deserve congratulations. Well done lads! In 1958 Andrew Lang of 18 Hamilton Road (now resident in Johannesburg, South Africa) was dux medallist at the Academy. This makes me wo… 1 Comment
A series of exclusive extracts from Strathaven historian Bob Currie's new book, 'Strathaven Home Front News 1914-1918', which delves into the archives of the Hamilton Advertiser… 3 Comments
7 Apr 2010
The market town of Strathaven has a long and distinguished history in Surrounded by farmland, the town has always had a strong connection to the farming community, and is today a popular co… 13 Comments
24 Mar 2010
To date, there have been 36 Strathaven Gala Queens, with this year's Queen due to be crown… 7 Comments
The current Avendale Old Parish church was built on its Kirk Street site in 1772, with the previous church having been known as St Mary's, and sited on the area opposite the castle… 0 Comments
11 Feb 2010
The original Strathaven Academy was opened in January 1905 by Thomas McKay, chairman of the school board. Avondale School board had decided to build the new school in 1902, merging two loca… 0 Comments
14 Nov 2009
This latest production by William A. Fleming will be of particular interest to Stravon'ians whose roots are long established in the town. If your grandparents and great-grandparents were born and bred… 0 Comments
12 Nov 2009
DVD of 'Strathaven Past and Present presents a unique glimpse of Strathaven past and present in over 585 images in colour with musical accompaniment. The presentation is both PC and DVD compatible wor… 0 Comments
10 Nov 2009
'A History in Stone' is the latest production of Local Historian - Bob Currie.This is a unique photographic record on CD of the tombstones and tombstone inscriptions erected in Strathaven Ol/Old New G… 0 Comments
29 Sep 2009
Local Family History Researchers can now cut corners in their research by purchasing copies of the following publications locally ex The Computer Shop and Craig's Newsagents, Common Green:Avondale Old… 0 Comments
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Bob Currie
RE: Strathaven Home Front News 1914-1918
Reply to Cathy Millar's enquiry re Strathaven Home Front News. e-mail robert.currie3@btopenworld.com morecathy miller
RE: Strathaven Home Front News 1914-1918
My family originates in Strathaven and I would very much like to have a copy of your book. I... moreMrs P W Gilmour
RE: Strathaven Academy Dux Medallists - Where are they now?
DUX MEDALLISTS Duncan Gilmour 1988/89 Dux now living in Philadelphia USA and is a Divisional... moreChristine Thomas
RE: Strathaven Gala Queens - where are they now?
1983 - Christine Scott - now Christine Thomas. Married with 3 children and currently living in... moreLyn Jones
RE: Strathaven Home Front News 1914-1918
Hearty Congratulations Bob from New Zealand. Thats what I call dedication from the Heart. L & R more