Strathaven Memories

• Strathaven Academy Dux Medallists - Where are they now?

  by Bob Currie 8 July

  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

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  Strathaven Home Front News 1914-1918

  21 April

  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

• A brief history of Strathaven

  by Harris Douglas 7 April

  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

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  Strathaven Gala Queens - where are they now?

  by Ross McKay 24 March

  To date, there have been 36 Strathaven Gala Queens, with this year's Queen due to be crown… 7 Comments

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  Avendale Old Parish Church

  15 February

  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…

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  Strathaven Academy

  by Ross McKay 11 February

  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…

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  Parish of Avondale - 1901 Census

  by Bob Currie 14 November

  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…

• Local History DVD - 'Strathaven Past and Present'

  by Bob Currie 12 November

  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…

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  'A History in Stone'

  by Bob Currie 10 November

  '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…

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  Local Family History Research

  by Bob Currie 29 September

  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…