Carluke Parish Historical Society

17/11/2024

We’ve uploaded a new story to our website:

Dixon Vallance (1792-1876): Veteran of the Battle of Waterloo

Although not a Carluke native by birth, the district is proud to lay claim to Dixon Vallance, a veteran of the Battle of Waterloo, fought in 1815.

🕰️ 4 Minute Read

Although not a Carluke native by birth, the district is proud to lay claim to Dixon Vallance, a veteran of the Battle of Waterloo, fought in 1815.The son of William Vallance and his wife Janet Weir, Dixon was born at Greenshields in the parish of Libberton on 25th September 1792. Initially learning....

02/11/2024

Shopping in Carluke Through Time

Take a walk down Memory Lane with this CPHS Exhibition

Join us for a cuppa and share your memories.

For best times to visit see timetable in Hub window.

ONECAN HUB ON THE HIGH STREET

4th – 22nd November 2024

09/10/2024

Harry Lauder Display
9th October 2024 – 31st October 2024
Carluke Library

South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture Museum Service, in partnership with the Lanarkshire Heritage Forum, is delighted to bring Lauder on Tour to Carluke. This small exhibition celebrates the life and career of Scottish entertainer Sir Harry Lauder and highlights the Sir Harry Lauder Collection held in South Lanarkshire.

Carluke Library, Carnwath Road, Carluke, ML8 4DF
01555 772134 // [email protected]

10/11/2023

With Remembrance Day taking place this Sunday, our latest story is now live on our website and commemorates "The Bravest Deed Ever Seen in the British Army" - William Angus, V.C

‘The bravest deed ever seen in the British Army’ were the words uttered by William Angus’s commanding officer following his actions at Givenchy-les-la-Bassee on 12th June 1915. World War 1 was only weeks old when William Angus voluntarily enlisted in the 8th HLI, the local territorial battalio...

06/09/2023

Join us at Carluke Library on Monday 18th September from 2pm until 4pm to hear “Made in Carluke”, a talk which discusses some of the items produced by Carluke’s talented men and women throughout the 19th and 20th centuries.

Tickets are available to purchase for £3.80 or £1.95 for a concession.

18/03/2023

Our latest story has been written by Denholm Reid and explores Carluke's history with Strawberry growing and his father's involvement. It's a really interesting read and can be found by clicking the link below:

https://www.carlukehistory.com/post/carluke-s-strawberry-man

18/03/2023

Everyone is welcome to attend out latest presentation on Carluke's Lost Buildings at the Memorial Hall on 30th March 2023 at 7.30pm.

17/10/2022

Our 2023 Calendar is now on sale!

Our latest calendar remembers the "Lost Buildings of Carluke" which we're sure will allow many to take a trip down memory lane!

You can purchase it from our website by visiting https://www.carlukehistory.com/shop or by visiting The Paper Box, Occasions or Jean Sinclair's.

We have a limited stock so be quick!😀