Welcome to Clydesdale's Heritage


Clydesdale's HeritageWelcome to Clydesdale's Heritage, a project aimed at encouraging all people to take an active interest in the heritage and history of the Clydesdale area.

This website is one of several initiatives from Lanark and District Archaeology Society (LADAS) to encourage engagement with the history of the region. The project includes lecture programmes, fieldwalks, cataloguing artefacts, inspiring school pupils during talks and presentations, and working with like-minded organisations – with the end goal being to record and preserve the heritage of Clydesdale.

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World War 1 Tank in Lanark

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Year: 1918

A postcard showing “Julian” – a World War 1 tank. Taken in Lanark in August 1918. “Julian” was one of a number of tanks used by the British Government to…

Flower Girls

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Year: 1918

A picture showing Flower Girls in Douglas from 1918.

Blackwood Bowling Green

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Year: 1912

This is a view of the Blackwood Bowling green. It was printed as part of the City and Wallaten series of cards which were printed in the UK. This card…

Flooding at Carstairs

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Year: 1915

A postcard showing flooding at Carstairs from 1915.

Carnwath Cycle Party

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Year: 1903

Lanark Loch

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A colourful postcard of Lanark Loch showing paddle boats and rowing boats for the more adventurous.

Roman Bridge and Kirkfieldbank

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Year: 1909

A postcard from the early 20th century showing the Roman Bridge and Kirkfieldbank.

St. Mary’s Church

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Year: 1908

An illustrated postcard showing St. Mary’s Church in Lanark.

Lanimer Day Float

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Year: 1913

A postcard from Lanark’s Lanimer Day in 1913, showing a ‘Picture House’ float.

Kirkton House

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Year: 1903

A postcard from the early 20th century, showing Kirkton House, Carluke.

Cartland Bridge

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Year: 1905

A view of Cartland Bridge, Lanark

Fancy Dress Parade

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Year: 1907

A postcard showing the Carnwath Fancy Dress Parade from 1907