Daft me I never put my name in when answering you post, me things never change lol
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Richard Taylor by: Anonymous
Hi Richard,i do remember you, hows things hows the family (Mum bro ext) where do you live now!!! I am West Lothian are you still Glasgow !!! do you remember anyone else who stayed around Linthaugh I remember the Radcliffs who stayed one up on the right, I like this site it brings back memories good and bad lol I often tell my daughter and the boys about Pollok and what I used to get up to with my friends, do you keep in touch with anyone from Linthaugh!!!!
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to Wilma Monaghan (Wilson) by: Richard Taylor
I used to live above you on the top floor on 258 Remember Me : ) LOL Long time.
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Oops! by: May
Oops, sorry! I lived next door to the McFies in LINTHAUGH Road. We moved to Leithland and they moved to Binend.
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For Susan Meldrum by: May
Hi Susan,
I wrote the original article about Crookston Castle, but I was very interested in you mentioning Johnny and Anne McFie. I lived next door to them in Leithland Rd, before they moved to Binend Road. I am older than them but was very friendly with their big sister Sandra. I came in age between Sandra and Alex.
But remembering them brought back lots of memories, tho' I doubt if Johnny and Anne would remember me.
Best wishes
May Cropley (nee Townsends)
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POLLOK by: Susan Meldrum
I was born at 147 Levernside Rd in Pollok in 1957.Went to Drumcross then leithand and then Crookston Castle.I am now married to David Meldrum who also went to Crookston Castle.We met up again 8 years ago at a school reunion!! My maiden name was Kirk.We are still in touch with lots of people from "Crookie" Johnny McFie who was in David's year and Anne who was in mine.Also keep in touch with Ian Archbold, Bobby Robertson ,Catherine M'Elroy, Helen Alexander and Carole Brown. Lorraine Traynor was my best friend at school and she stayed in Brockburn Rd across from Crookston castle.I still keep in touch with her and also Isabelle McCallum. Would love to get in touch with Marlene Hooper who lived at 36 Netherplace road. I had a brother John who also went to Crookie. He was born in 1948 but sadly passed away in 1984 from cancer.Live in Netherlee now but still have such fond memories of Pollok especially Drumcross school.
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TRYING TO REMEMBER-GEORDIE GREIG by: MAUREEN MCVICARonymous
GEORDIE I REMEMBER YOU NOW YOU WERE ONE OF THE COOL GUYS.DID YOU HAVE A SISTER LINDA .I REMEMBER YOU FROM LEITHLAND RD PLAYING SOCCER.ROBERT STILL LIVES IN GLASGOW HAPPLY MARRIED WITH THREE BOYS.DID WELL FOR HIMSELF.LIVES UP THE CROOKSTON RD.WERE ALL THE TOFFS.USED TO LIVE WHEN WE WERE SMALL DRIVES A TAXI DRINKS IN THE PINES SOMETIMES NEST TIME YOU ARE IN GLASGOW LOOK HIM UP SURE HE WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM AN OLD SCHOOL MATE MAUREEN
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memories of crookston castle 1974-1977 by: Carol Stewart
I AM NOW 51 YEARS OLD IN APRIL. I HAVE SOME FOND MEMORIES OF MY YEARS AT "CROOKY". MY TEACHERS WERE MISS PENMAN,DANNY LAVERTY,MR MCIVER,MR CAMERON,MISS THOMSON,MR DIBBLE AND OTHERS I CANT REMEMBER THEIR NAMES(OLD AGE SETTING IN). THE HUTS FOR HISTORY LESSONS AND THEN THERE WERE THE SCIENCE LABS WHICH WERE FILLED WITH GLASS CONTAINERS WITH STICK INSECTS AND OTHER WEIRD THINGS.I REMEMBER GOING TO NETHERCRAIGS AND HAVING TO RUN LAPS WHICH I HATED. GOING TO THE SWIMMING BATHS TO LEARN TO SWIM (I STILL CANT).I WAS NEVER THE SPORTY TYPE! MY PALS THEN WERE ELIZABETH MCKAY, ANDREA HENDERSON, ELAINE PEARSON, LYNN PATERSON AND OTHERS. THE POPULAR GIRLS WERE LORNA WEATHERSTON, LYNN WRIGHT, ALISON MAIDEN AND ELEANOR TORRANCE.I STAYED IN KEMPSTHORN CRESCENT.MY FRIENDS AND NEIGHBOURS THERE WERE DEREK WELLINGTON, THOMAS MCGUIRE, GORDON MCGEACHIE, ANNE CARRUTHERS, FIONA BINNIE AND COLIN OF "COLIN AND JUSTIN" INTERIOR DESIGNERS.THE BOY DONE GOOD!I REMEMBER THAT AWFUL SIREN GOING OFF AT ALL TIMES OF THE DAY AND NIGHT AT LEVERNDALE HOSPITAL. IT FINALLY WOULD STOP WHEN THE PERSON WAS CAUGHT.I REMEMBER THE ICE CREAM VANS COMING ROUND EVERY NIGHT.DICK AND TONY. ONE SOLD THE YELLOWY ICE CREAM THE OTHER SOLD THE WHITE. THE DALZIEL ROLLS VAN COMING ROUND LATE AT NIGHT AND THE PAPER VAN COMING UP THE STREET LATE AT NIGHT AT THE WEEKENDS.OH HAPPY DAYS. I HOPE I HAVE BROUGHT SOME MEMORIES BACK TO SOMEONE OUT THERE!!!!
I went to McGill Primary school then went to Stewart house at Crookston Castle in 1974/5 until 1981,I went around with Irene Marcus, Irene Thompson, Wendy Pirrie, Gay Little,Alison Wright, Jessie Cooper and Primrose Buckle I lived at 258 Linthaugh Road Pollok from 1969 until 1983 third floor up left my mum and dad were Margaret and John Wilson my big sister is Jacqueline Wilson (Jackie) who still lives in pollok to this day across the road from us was Gay Little, Allan Little, Brian Little, I then Married James Boyd 4 Hapland Road Pollok and lived 9 Calfhill Road Pollok until I divorced in 1986 they were the days used to play in the woods near McGill Primary we would all frighten each other about Bible John coming to get us at the Water tower lol I would also pay in the woods near my home and also go in the river cart and be grounded for a month for doing that off my mum i would also play in Rosshall park at the caves and go to Bellahouston Harriers I loved Crookston Castle had sue laughs about some of the teachers, their was always something to do you were never board like kids are today. I sometimes miss all of the good time and the bad times we had in Pollok i went and had a look at linthaugh Road and Calfhill what a change still the memories are always there, I have married to a lovely man for 20+ years and live in West Lothian with my boys and my Lovely daughter now and I always tell them stories about pollok.
This is a good site as I like reading about everyone's experiences about Pollok.
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GEORDIE GREIG by: MAUREEN MCVICARonymous
I LOVE THIS SITE I AM AT WORK THINKING OF SCOTLAND I WIIL BE HOME MAY 4TH STAYING OUT IN ERSKINE WITH CILLA ROYAN MY BEST FRIEN FROM HIGH SCHOOL.GEORDIE I THINK I REMEMBER YOU DID YOU LIVE IN NITSHILL.REMEMBER BACK IN THOSE DAYS GIRLS AND BOYS WERE SEPERATED YOY ONLY GOT TO MEET AT THE TUCK SHOP.ROBERT USED TO ASK DO YOU HAVE ANY MONEY.I USED TO WORK ON FRANKS ICE CREAM VAN SO I ALWAYS HAD A LITTLE MONEY.I HAVE TO SAY I THINK AS KIDS WE HAD GREAT FUN NOT TO MANY TOYS .BUT WE NEW HOW TO HACE FUN SWIMMING IN THE RIVER SWINNING OVER THE ROPE JUMING OFF AT THE OTHER END OF THE RIVER.GOING UP TO WHAT WE THOUGHT WAS THE FALLS AND CROSSING OVER TO THE OTHER SIDE.JUMPING OFF THE NURSEY ROOF .DEREK.JAMIE.MCLLELLAND.MCGLORRIES,MCGILLS.MCGOVERNS,TOMMY.COTTER.NOT TO MANY GIRLS.OUR KIDS HAVE EVERTHING AND THEY SAY I AM BORED I HACE NOTHING TO DO .SEE YOU SOON GLASGOW.A WEE NITE OUT WITH THE GIRLS BYE FROM BRAMPTON ONT .HI TO LESLIE SHANKS I REMEMBER YOUR MUM YOU WERE A YOUNG FAMILY BACK IN THOSE DAYS .TO THE REST OF THE NEIGHBOURS IN THE STREET THANKS FOR THIS WONDERFUL SITE MAUREEN XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
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Great times!!! by: Catriona (aka Tiny)
I love reading all the comments about the great times at crookie..I was in the Darnley house cause at school I went under my stepdads name of Gribben.But I should have really been in Maxwell as my last name is McIntyre. If anyone reconizes any of these names direct them to this site so we can all find each other... Morag Murdock, Donna Marr, Julia MacIntyre, Angela(she was the one giving everyone wacky haircuts lol), Podge(George Burton?), Sonia Ismail, smurf. We all would have went there 1980-1983ish....
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Bringing back Crookie memories by: Geordie Greig
Although I did not actually live in Pollok I attended Crookie.
Some funny memories to recall.
My mate at school was Rab mc Vicar,his sister Maureen has entered some comments on the site, they were a smashing family.
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I went to Crookie in the late 60's early 70's by: Geordie
I went to Crookston many moons ago,I was friendly with Rab McVicar who was Maureens younger brother.
We had some funny escapades at school and some scary moments too.
I realised soon after leaving crookie that your school days are probably some of the best days of your life.
Have been living for 25 years now south of the border but always make time to go home and visit Glasgow / Scotland and see some old mates.
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wedding at the castle by: conrad
hi,this is conrad & laura, we got married at the castle this yaer [30th july 2011]and made history doing so,as it was the first in its history and its so great to read so many of the storys of what people done at the castle,i lived at 200 dorminside rd,top left,and like most of you all had so many great times to tell, but i dont have engough space to write it all,i had so many good times at all the places around, bull woods, water tower, rosshall caves,rosshall park,the cart and the castle, this is why we picked it for our wedding, what a great day, forty motorbikes about 200/250 people, and some local random's,haha, we had the ceremony in the bottom of the castle,all done up with drapes, our coat of arms, chairs, carpet, candles, music, flowers and the alter that we both made and a horse to roam the grounds after for photos,[see pictures at c&g digital arts website,under client albums Conrad & Laura's wedding)it was another memory to add to the many that i had as a boy being brought up in Pollock, this is why I'm sharing it all with you. hope you enjoy!!.
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anne hanson by: jackie murphy
i remember your mum if it,s the same anne that went about with a wilma watson and i think anne newton, i always remember her as a really really nice person, i also remember she had a lovely red coat that i would have liked, did,nt she live with her gran and an older brother and sister. give her my best wishes and say hello from me.
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Hi Lesley Shanks! by: Janet Hall
Hi Lesley
How nice of you to remember me. It would be great to catch up and see what you have been up to over the past thirty five years. If you would like to email me on jan.law@abertay.ac.uk it would be great to hear from you.
I notice your fond memories are of the snow maybe that's because you haven't seen much of it over the past few years between NZ and Australia!We are bracing ourselves at the moment for it's arrival...the snow that is.
I lookforward to hearing from you soon
Best
Jan
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hello JANET HALL by: Lesley Shanks
Of course I remember YOU, Janet! Imagine all those years (35yrs) gone by, and here we are!!I will never forget the scene at GLASGOW CENTRAL, I didn't want to go, it was such a long time ago, and you never forget those life changing times! yes, it seems Pollok certainly holds fond memories for many, and of course CROOKSTON CASTLE.What happy times we had as children in those days, being able to go from house to house, and play rounders, or balls, or skip rope in the streets!! Pollok neighbours in those days, knew all the children AND their parents, and I remember all the winters 'up the hill" Crookston Castle, when my dad used to make our sledges with all the neighbourhood children!!!! happy days! so lovely to hear from you.....be great to keep in touch.....
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Crookie castle by: Catriona
I would like to hear from anyone who remembers me from crookie, im 44 years old and my nickname in school was Tiny. I also went to Magill. I lived at 151 Dormanside then Levernside beside the Pollok Inn then 134 Haughburn rd I also remember mini, Rev Currie, Jampot, Miss Fowler, Mr Craig etc. I used to play alot of sports Cross country, Netball, badminton, field hockey, Table tennis at lunch, and was part of the dance class. Some of the names i remember was Julia, Farret Husain, walter,Anne,smurf sorry dont remember any last names. Let me know if anyone remembers me...
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Hi Lesley Shanks! by: Anonymous
Hi Lesley, remember me Janet Hall? Myself and Jo Thom saw you off at Glasgow Central the day you went to New Zealand. Over the years I often thought about you and how you were getting on in NZ. By the way the Thoms moved to East Kilbride a couple of years after you left.
I found this site by accident and reading through some of the comments it is clear that many people had a happy upbringing in Pollok. I include myself in that. When we moved from Govan to Pollok in 1972 it was a wee paradise(nae burnt oot cars...unless you went to the Bundy). Myself and my family had some very happy times there and even though my parents are not with us anymore my best memories with them are in Pollok.
Who remembers when the siren would go off at Leverndale hospital....when someone got out that shouldn't have??
Happy days!
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Roy Coleman by: James brown
Pleased to see your name as you must be a former Langton Road classmate of mine. I have vivid memories of our blethers on politics, your common sense and my very limited views - I'm still an SNP supporter! Hope you are well.
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old class mate by: Roy Coleman
The Alec I knew was older and lived above the shops in Lyoncross Rd. Thanks anywaycobalt
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old class mate by: Roy Coleman
The Alec I knew was older and lived above the shops in Lyoncross Rd. Thanks anywaycobalt
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alec by: gord
guy i knew was way older
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Alec by: Ashley
He also used to work in wills cigarette factory !!
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Alec by: Ashley
He would be between 43-48. Its either Alec/Alex lol, I know I'm not being very helpful but I've got limited information on him. I just know he stayed on Leithland Road with his mum.
Do you know anyone by this name?
Thanks so much for getting back to me!!!
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alec by: gord
Ashley.what age group would he be in?
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Alec Buchanan by: Ashley
Hello,
I'm wondering if anyone here knows a man called alec buchanan who stayed on leithland rd, just a stones throw away from crookston castle. I am really eager to track him down as its been a long time and am wondering if anyone knows alec??
Many thanks!
Ashley x
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re: anne hanson by: lynsey
Hey c/o previous comments reach me at lynseymoffat1985@hotmail.co.uk
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pollok by: Anonymous
May if u can email me cmpbll_grdn@hotmail.com
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Amazing by: May
When I first wrote this wee bit about Crookston Castle, I certainly never expected such interest. But they were good days, and it's clear I'm not the only one with happy memories.
Gordon, we moved to Linthaugh Rd in 1952 when I was 3. My brother (also called Gordon) was 7. Our next door neighbours were the McFie family (kids were - Irene, Sandra, Alex, Fiona and Johnny).
Anyway, I feel I have much to be thankful for. We didn't have much money, but no-one did, yet it was a very happy childhood.
May
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pollok by: gordon
May. i lived at 265 linthaugh rd. from 1950 to 65.went to the castle know len goldsmith. dont know what age group your are in but its possible we knew each other. cheers gord. btw think lennys sister still lives here in toronto
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do you know my mum x by: lynsey moffat
Btw to my previous comment, my mum's name was anne hanson wondering if anyone remembers her. Crookie class 1966ish x x if anyone know's her, be great if u could get in contact with me :) thanks again x
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school by: gord
lived at 265 linthaugh rd. remember few of the prople on the site. lenny did u not move to canada before australia
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WOW, what a find!!!! by: Lesley Shanks
My name is Lesley Shanks, I moved from Partick to 10 Moyne Road with my family, Jimmy & Catherine SHANKS (parents), brothers James and Brian. My brothers and I all attended Leithland Primary, I also went to Drumcross Infants school, and then I attended CROOKIE for only 3-4mths before my family immigrated to NZ. My friends at Leithland & Crookie; Elspeth Liddell, Lynn Harrison, Alison Robb, Frances McIntyre,Raymond Matheson, Stephen Swan,Ian Sutherland, James McPherson, Graham MacDougall......my neighbours at Moyne Road, were the McVicars, Agnews, and the Thoms and across the road McCallums.....Jan '76 we immigrated, I was 12yrs old.....I have the best memories of playing up at the CASTLE, in the snow, with our sledges, and having great fun playing in oor street....I am 47yrs now, living in Qld, Australia, and have such FAB memories of CROOKIE and the CASTLE....
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remember by: leonard goldsmith
hi tom i remember the name did we go to our teachers house near the round house i am on facebook i live in the adelaide hills
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help :) by: lynsey
hey, am wondering if someone can help, its for my mum she went to crookston castle 1966 i think. Am looking for a mate of hers, her name was anne hamilton and had a younger brother james. They lived dormanside road. Dont know her married name if she's married?? i'd really appreciate if anyone can help :D have a nice day x
if you can help you cn reach me on facebook as lynsey moffat
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do you know me?? by: Jim Holland
Just read the comment from Brian, I also left St Monica's in '59 to go to Lourdes and left School in '62 unfortunately the old memory isn't what is was, I can remember a couple of classmates, David Bruce / Kathleen Cadbury, our teacher before we left was Mr Gilmartin. If I remember rightly I left for Lourdes at the start of the year (I remember this because I was 13th in the class at the summer)my Father said if I got into the top 3 at Xmas I would get a bike... I came 1st... the bike was a Raliegh Blue Streak Racer.. I also have a class photo taken in the playground.
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Pollok by: BRIAN McCONNACHIEII
Great reading about Pollok. It is great to read about the people who came from there and who lived there and went to school there. I moved from Maryhill in 1953-4 to Pollok, we moved 149 Dormanside Rd, moved to 109 Hapland Rd, went to Bradcraft School then to St. Monicas, then went to Lourdes in 1959, left in 1962, moved to Canada in 1966 and been home a few times since then. If you know me get in touch: celtic201@msn.com.
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Crookston Castle School by: Anonymous
Our family moved from Govan to Pollok and remember attending the first day of the opening of Crookston Castle Secondary School. I enjoyed the school very much and have fond memories of my time there.During a visit to Scotland. I now live in New Zealand,just prior to the school being demolished I visited the school and the head master then gave me the run of the school and when I was about to leave he presented m with she school tie, badge and gave me my old school report for my final year. My teachers back in 55,56 were great.
My family lived at 35 Lyoncross road and we had great neighbours and friends whom we we used to play in the Blue bell woods,the Castle of course and along the River Cart.
Nice to see other people have fond memories
Bill Johnston
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crookston castle by: linda woods
i would love to hear from anyone who remembers me i am 57 and went to crooky.i remember the head mistress she was called miss thompson we used to call her mini thompson i have very fond memories of crooky and would love to hear from anyone who remembers me.i also remember the rev currie what a great minister he was he used to take assembley .
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Then and Now by: jim holland
Its interesting to see how many people from pollok are now spread over the world, and the memories they have of crookston castle. Ray remembers the doctors and the cleansing building. I remember that the doctors name was Dr Murray (Put 8 stitches across my eyebrow after I fell playing football in the street (remember how you always took a players name? I was d' stifano) I remember when they built the cleansing dept. One of the guys who worked there was Hugh Holden. I also remember the Bundy housing at the end of Brockburn Rd. What a place that was for gangs..
Its now called Silverburn Shopping Centre (although the only thing silver I remember about it was the old bike wheels lying in it) Really enjoy others memories, long may we be here to have them.
I went to crookie high school, I have just recently started looking for anyone else who went there in the dates that i was at the high school.
I stayed in 258 Linthough Road with mum and dad John wilson and Margaret and my sister Jackie accross the road from Gay Little and her family, I went about with Wendy Pirrie, Irene Marcuse, and Irene Stewart, and sometimes Primrosee Buckle I was also in the Girls Brigade In the Rev Curries church he was some man about his football lol. I was also in Stewart House in Crookston castle, I live in West lothian now but have been back to see the area how it has changed my sister still live in Pollok.
I also remember Blue Bell Woods, going to Rosshall Park these were good times inmy childhood.
If anyone whants to get in touch then contact me in facebook under wilma wilson or wilma_k_m@yahoo.co.uk
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Living in Pollok by: Jim Holland
Great reading the wee clips from all in Pollok, We moved from Glasgow to Pollok in '54 and stayed at 61 Brockburn Rd (later moved to 255 Leithland rd.)
I remember playing Soldiers with my pals in and out of the castle and rolling into the ditch after being shot!! I can also remember collecting Ladybirds into a matchbox from the wild flowers roundabout the castle (didnt keep them, always let them go afterwards.. Honest!) we used to go down to the green bridge behind the red flats, I think the were called the spinster flats. The dare was to see who could hang under the bridge and swing across bar to bar over the burn. I went to St Monicas and then to Lourdes. Great times, no worries just enjoyment.. wish I was back.
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GOOD TIMES by: sandra Ballantyne
Well it's me again Sandra Ballantyne, I'm just loving reading about our town Pollok and the people who lived there, how much fun we all had,we did not worry about a thing. We would go up to the castle and loose all sense of time, till it got dark and we would all run hame,(home). and the next night we all went to steel rubart and wee Ralph Goldfarb would get the suger from his ma's hoose. Oh it wis a rerr terr.
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Memories by: Sandra Ballantyne
Wow! what a good time I had at Crookston Castle,I think at the time I was their Miss Thomas was the headmistress.I do remember Maureen Mcvicar she was a realy nice girl, I had to leave high school as my mum died, I went to England it was never the same as my Crookston Castle, I realy missed all of my pal's. I now live in n.y.c been here for a long time love it. But my Scotland is for ever. so if anyone can remember me I would love to hear from you. my e-mail is ballysandra@hotmail.com
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Thanks for the insight by: Anonymous
Thanks for this. My grandparents (Macleods)lived in Lyoncross Road after the War and during the 1950s with most of the family(there were 10 of them) being married in St James by Rev Currie and it is great to hear a little about an area I have never visited (or are likely to)
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to james brown re langton rd ,drumcross and crookston castle by: jim campbell
First off, Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to everyone. I hope I have the correct James Brown ,,,You used to live up on Dormanside Rd. You were quite good at art and you were friendly with Brian Watson who was also fairly good at art,,,,. Am I correct.Its been a long time and we are not getting any younger. My e-mail is jimgail@shaw.ca just as you see it. Should you wish to call me that is the best and cheapest way. all the best in the future jim
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To Jim Campbell and Betty Forsyth by: James Brown
I remember you both fondly from Langton Road School ... and helen. A vivid memory is of Betty and helen going home at lunchtime to swop dresses (one red and one blue, I think). The teacher was angry but I couldn't think why. Also Betty and Helen put on a dancing display once - happy times.
Jim, I remember you as good at fitba. Sounds like you've had an interesting life.
BTW for all posters - Queen Mary saw the Battle of Langside from Langside - she would have needed the Hubble telescope to see it from Crookston Castle.
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can sum1 please help? by: denyse foley
Hi my names denyse, i'm looking for a woman called agnes kelly who had a son called edward who is about 41ish. She woz a bridesmaid at my mum n dad's wedding in 1972, their names r anne n denis. Does anyone kno this lady or her son? If so can u please contact me? My email address is 2time2biscuit@live.co.uk thank you.
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jim to betty by: Anonymous
Well Betty as I said before I live in BC Canada. I have been married 3 times and I have 4 kids, all of them grown up. I currently live in the small town of Creston in the south east of the province about 200 km from the rockies. Its beautiful here, currently we have about 12 inches of snow on the ground, talk about a christmas scene. If you want to contact me for whatever reason my e-mail address is jimgail@shaw.ca Regards Jim
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Good Memories by: Betty Forsyth
How nice to be remembered, Jim. You really do remember Helen and I. Helen also moved to Canada in 1969 and still lives in Mississauga, a suburb of Toronto.
I moved to Toronto, Canada in 1964. Met my husband there (from So. Africa). We moved to the States and lived in Malibu, CA. We raised 2 children. We moved to Las Vegas in 1995. I've been a widow since 1997 and still work and live here.
We've all done well to still be around after all this time, we were a hardy lot.
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Betty Forsyth by: jim campbell
Oh I remember you very well Betty. You and Helen Wild lived in the same area and were the best of buddies.We were in the same class all the way through primary school.I moved to British Columbia , Canada back in 1969 and was a police officer in Vancouver for 29 years. How about you.
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Crookston Castle by: Betty Forsyth
I also was raised in Pollok. 228 Neilsland Oval and went to Langton Rd Primary, Drumcross and on to Crookston Castle.
I seem to remember a young lad named Jim Campbell, do you remember who I am?
I now live in Las Vegas, Nevada. So, if anyone comes to visit, let me know.
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CrookstonCastle Secondary School by: margaret watts(woods
I attended Drumcross Leithland road then Crookston Castle schools I remember our headmistress we used to call her minnie caldwell I have lived in london for 35 years but still have family in glasgow and i visit quite regular.i would love it if any friends from school remember me i remember Ann Sloane Beverley Hamilton my sister also went to Crooky and was friends with May Sloane i always remember Mays birthday was 5th May the same as mine it would be nice to hear from anyone who remembers me
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crookie by: Ray
I remember during the school summer holidays which seemed to last forever more so if you were a proddy as you got a week more than the catholics enough to make you change your religeon we used to play hide and seek in the castle with about 40 other wains ,oh great days,i lived straight across the brockburn road from the doctors which is now a pub and the cleansing building has also gone as have most of the tenements from leithland av.to crookston road
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Crookston Castle by: rod cochrane
Hello, I was brought up in a wee house now long demolished at 1158 Barrhead rd not too far from the roundabout. I went to Langside Public school, then onto Crookston Casle a year before my parents immigrated to Canada. I had many childhood friends that lived behind the clinic but I can no longer remember their names. I am 67 now, but if anyone remembers me, please get in touch for old times sakes. My e-mail address is: rodcochrane@comcast.net I now live in Seattle. Cheers Rod
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Childhood Memories by: Diane Reilly
I attended Drumcross, then Crookston Castle School...my parents brought me, my sister and brother to Vancouver, Canada in the mid 70's.
I've been back to Scotland a few times, but wish I'd made the trip to see my old schools before they were demolished - just fond memories now...
Diane Reilly
Vancouver, B.C.
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Hi Leonard Goldsmith by: Tom Caldwell
Hi Leonard
I was just browsing through the comments about Crookston High and came across your name, don't know if you remember me, we used to all play together when we went to McGill Primary, we were in Miss McPhuns class, you, me and Alec Kelly, I lived in Dormanside Rd, then moved to Hapland Rd and like you now live in South Australia, go back to Glasgow every couple of years, love the city as it has great character, hope you see this...Regards Tom
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Great to hear from you Kay by: Catherine pender
Hi Kay,
Great to hear from you, I remember your family well. Alister, Archie, Alex, Betty and yourself.
I tended to play with Betty as you were a bit younger than us. I have lived in Jersey since 1973 and Violet and the rest of my family are still in Glasgow. I hope you have a lovely time when you revisit the old homestead, it certainly brought a lump to my throat when Violet & I went recently.
Many thanks also to May for this wonderful site and I hope that one day your friend sees it and gets in touch.
Best Regards
Catherine Pender.
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Memories memories memories by: Jim Ccampbell
I currently live in Western Canada but many years ago I lived in Pollok. 12 Colinslie Rd to be precise. In fact I was born there. I attended Langton Rd School then Drumcross and then onto Crookston Castle Secondary. Every body seems to remember the Rev. Currie well I do to. The Bluebell Woods might be a different one from the one I remember. Mine was at the foot of Colinslie Rd . I think theres a school there now.. things have really changed.I was also in The Boys Brigade at St Christophers Church in Pollok, just around the corner from where I lived.I came to Canada in 1969 and was a police officer in Vancouver for 30 years.I'm retired now but still think fondly and emotionally of days gone by.
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I'm so pleased! by: May
When I first submitted my photo of crookston castle (and my memories) to Scott's wonderful site - I never thought it would be read by so many, or get so many comments.
I guess those of us who were brought up there in the 50's and 60's really did have a wondeful childhood.
I live in hope that one of my dear school friend, Joyce Armstrong would find this site and make contact. She and our other friend Sadie and I were 'glued at the hip' when we were young. Sadie lives in Canada and we have kept in touch over the years - but I would love to get in touch with Joyce again. She married someone called Brian (can't remember his surname) - but if anyone knows her - I would love to hear from her.
Thanks, May
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Crookston Castle by: Kay Ross
Hi to Violet and Catherine Pender
It was good to see your comments about Pollok as I am one of the Ross family that grew up there between 1958 to 1970 at 19 Towerside Crescent right facing the castle and I went back there about 5 years ago and the castle still looks the same and they were good childhood days. I am now in Kent but Iam going back to look at my home town on August bank holiday. They were the good old days. I also remember Mr Currie and my God mother who is Kay Ramsay use to work at St James Church that is why I am called after her and I saw her two years ago in Edinburgh and will visit her in a few weeks time too. I think we were very lucky to have spent our childhood there.
all the best
Kay Ross
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Our trip down memory lane today by: Violet &catherine Pender
We really enjoyed reading the comments and had our own trip down memory lane just today. We lived at 4 Moyne Rd from 1949 to 1958 then moved around the corner to 12 towerside Rd until approx 1970 when we moved to 185 Brockburn Rd. Memories of old friends came flooding back today as we walked around the area. Namely Marion & Jeam McEachan,Carol & Stanley Burnett, Irene McLellan, Sandra & Barbara Cummings, Catherine Fachenie, The Ross and Mckiernan families,Ruthanne Baird,and Laraine & Ian Watt. Happy day's. we remember sliding down the hill as well one on a sledge and one on a tray. We also found the Castle great fun but a bit scary at times and we doubt very much if we would get through that wee shortcut to the top nowadays. Our very best wishes to all the Pollok Weans.
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Addional by: TED
Always remember Rev Currie, he'd always go to court to help young weans to get back on the straight and narrow,his assistance was always appreciated by parents.
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Happy Memories by: John ThompsonAKATedous
I stayed in Dormanside Rd., then moved to Linthaugh just past 21 terminus.Went to McGill then C.C.Does anyone remember Mr Hannah,who started the rowing club for us none fitba players.
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Memories by: Linda Hunter (Convery)
I have seen names I recognise on the comments page. I lived opposite the Castle at 159, Brockburn Road, and attended Leithland Road then Crookston, also remember reverand Currie. I have lived in Australia for many years, but still miss Home. I had a trip down memory lane, thank you.....
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SCOTLAND FOR EVER by: MAUREEN MCVICAR
OH MY GOD I CANT BELIVE ALL THOSE GREAT STORIES I AM GOING TO GLASGOW MAY 7/10 I HAVE NOT BEEN HOME SINCE 1985 I LIVE IN CANADA.I WENT TO LEITHLAND RS /AND CROOKSTON CASTLE. I LIVED AT 14 MOYNE RD.ALL YOUR STORIES BROUGHT BACK .SUCH GOOD TIMES WITH I COULD GO BACK IN TIME.GET TO SEE MY PAL CILLA.LINDA.SANDRA.BANDY.CANT WAIT .I WILL ALWAYS LOVE SCOTLAND.FOREVER.CANT WAIT TO GET MY FISH AND CHIPS BYE FROM ONTARIO CANADA.
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SCOTLAND FOR EVER by: MAUREEN MCVICAR
OH MY GOD I CANT BELIVE ALL THOSE GREAT STORIES I AM GOING TO GLASGOW MAY 7/10 I HAVE NOT BEEN HOME SINCE 1985 I LIVE IN CANADA.I WENT TO LEITHLAND RS /AND CROOKSTON CASTLE. I LIVED AT 14 MOYNE RD.ALL YOUR STORIES BROUGHT BACK .SUCH GOOD TIMES WITH I COULD GO BACK IN TIME.GET TO SEE MY PAL CILLA.LINDA.SANDRA.BANDY.CANT WAIT .I WILL ALWAYS LOVE SCOTLAND.FOREVER.CANT WAIT TO GET MY FISH AND CHIPS BYE FROM ONTARIO CANADA.
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Memmories by: john Keith
Hi, Enjoyed reading the attached fond memories of Crookston castle. In the 50's I lived at 191 Lyoncross Road, and although quite young I remember the transportation of St. James's Church from the south side to it's present position, I think round about 1953. The Reverend Currie was a great character and I remember he used to make sure the Boys Brigade on a Sunday about 1pm marched along Lyoncross Road and stopped outside our house where they played a few tunes and then the parade was disbanded. Great stuff. Our neighbours the Stewarts used to run a 'bus to Blackpool every Septemember weekend and all the locals used to visit them every week with their contributions to pay for the trip. The Barnbeth Woods was where we played, full of hedgehogs in those days. And the park opposite was where we learnt to play football, even though we were always getting chased by the local constabulary.
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Fond memories by: Alan
My parents moved from an old tenement flat in Bridgeton to a brand new semi detached house in Kempsthorn Road Pollok when I was only a toddler.
After attending Leithland Road Primary School I attended Crookston Casle secondry school right next to the castle.
I have so many memories as a young child playing in the castle with my friends and in particular
what we thought was the dungeon which was very scary.
Today I live within a 15 minute drive of the castle and whilst the school and the tenements opposite have gone,the castle remains the same and brings back wonderful memories every time I pass.
It would be nice to think think that the local children are having the same fun as we had.
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Memories by: Anonymous
Hi
I also remember Crookston Castle as I used to live in 259 Braidcraft Road just over the Cart from Brockburn Road I went to Langton Road P School then Drumcross Road P School and then up to Crookston Castle Sec School The iron stairs up to the top were scary but the view from the top was incredible They say Mary Queen of Scots watched the Battle of Langside from the castle I have just returned from South Africa after 31years and took a trip around Pollok a year ago and thought it was looking nice I just love to visit all the places where I grew up and check it out The blubell woods were a favourite for me but that was because I had friends that lived in Dormanside Road and Linthaugh Road It was so nice in these days that you could roam around and not have any fear of being mugged or robbed Drugs were unheard of and we were so grown up in these days and went to work at 15 unless you stayed on for your highers
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ADDITIONAL COMMENTS by: Anonymous
HI
THE STORIES ARE GREAT IT IS QUITE AMAZING WHEN YOU READ THEM I HAD SUCH A GOOD LAUGH, ALSO I FELT QUITE EMOTIONAL I WAS UP IN GLASGOW RECENTLY IT IS QUITE A CHANGED PLACE HOWEVER THE PEOPLE ARE STILL THE SAME.
ALSO MEMORIES OF CROOKSTON CASTLE SCHOOL I LEFT CROOKSTON CASTLE AT 15 YEARS DESPERATE OF COURSE TO START WORK HOWEVER I FEEL NOW THE EDUCATION TAUGHT AT THAT TIME IN A COMPHRENSIVE MUST HAVE BEEN SECOND TO NONE MY SPELLING IS EXCELLANT!!!!
THANK YOU MAE FOR CREATING THIS INFO AND I AM SURE THERE ARE MANY PEOPLE OUT THERE IN AUSTRAILA,NEW ZEALAND WILL ONLY TO BE TO PLEASED TO WRITE A WEE STORY RE/CROOKSTON CASTLE SCHOOL
THANK YOU
KIND REGARDS NANCY
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Growing up in pollok by: Nancy
Hi May
Delighted to read your stories of Crookston Castle I grew up in Calfhill Rd.then Linthaugh Rd when I left Langton Rd school I attended Sir John Maxwells, it was great when Crookston Castle opened we used to slide down the hill in winter on an old tray I remember the music teacher his name was Mr Bowman of course at that age we were not to intersted in Classical Music we used to go every sunday to the Castle and I remember the iron stepps at the top it was quite scary we used to hang on to our skirts as the wind used to blow
I now live outside the London Area however I did go back to have a look arond Pollok they were great days really we had so much fun also remember the Bluebell Woods,St James church and Mr Currie he was a great Rangers Supporter
I also remember the 50 bus when you went on the bus we used to pay each others fare also share the cigarettes because it was a new school we were all very proud we all wore the uniform with the castle being the badge it is great to read all the stories as I believe the school is no longer there I hope many others read this and add their comments it is a great idea
Nancy
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We were neighbours! by: May
Hi Leonard
What a co-incidence! I used to live at 255 Linthaugh Rd., and we also moved in when they were first built. We later moved to Leithland Rd.
May
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Crookston Castle and tenements by: Leonard Goldsmith
My name is Leonard Goldsmith. I lived at 251 Linthaugh Road. We were one of the first families to live in the tenements. I was about 4. I went
to Lioncross Little School then Magill and then Crookston Castle. I remember playing in the castle sliding down the hill with our sledges in winter. We were always there at weekends. I remember on a sad note when a boy fell from the
top playing tig. I live in South Austalia now, I have been back a couple of times. I hope to be back in August this year.
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Glad the Picture has brought back memories. by: May
I really am pleased that my wee photo of Crookston Castle has brought back fond memories for some folk. Living in Pollok as a child was always fun and full of adventure. I guess life was simpler in those days. I really loved going to Crookston Castle School (even the Homework Classes). Hoping that one of my school friends might remember me and make contact (you can do that through the Contact Form on my website)
PS Scott, I just LOVE your site about Glasgow, and I'm sure others get a lot of pleasure out of it too.
May
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Memories by: Joy H
I was brought up in Pollok & attended Crookston Castle School I like Alec [above] live in New Zealand & when on rare occasions am able to go home I visit The Castle Have many great memories as a child picnics in the grounds rolling eggs @ Easter visiting the Bluebell Woods Those certainly were the days. Alec if you would like to contact to talk of the 'Old days'would be nice I was in the first batch of kids from Langton Rd school to attend Crookston Castle School & would enjoy contact with old friends from those days I am on Friends re-united
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i love that place by: Anonymous
i grew up in pollok i lived on brockburn rd straight facing the castle it was my favorite place when i was growing up i'v got many fond memories of playing hide and seek and playing on the swing over the moat. i pass by from time to time and it always makes me think about my childhood and all the good times i had growing up in pollok. i think i'll go up the next i'm passing the view from the top is amazing spent many a summer night up there smoking pot watching the sun go down.....
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memories by: gordon c
like most of the posts i went crookston castle school, lived on linthaugh rd, pic brings back many good times
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loved this place by: lee s
i remember hanging around the castle as a kid. there was one time me and my mother went up to the castle. i was only in primary school. i ran up to the castle ahead of my mother and there was a bearded man standing at the castle door in an old beefeaters uniform. I turned around to tell my mother who was just coming round the corner but when i turned around again the man was gone!!! has anyone else seen or heard about this man? I know what i saw because it was about 4 weeks after i saw the man that i learned about beefeaters in school. i can still remember the incident to this day.
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Memories by: M.B.
Used to live in Pollok myself and knew the castle well. This brought back memories.
I remember playing in the grounds among the bluebells and rolling eggs down the hill in the rain with my mum! Didn't dare go there at night though..too many stories of the ghost of Mary Queen of Scots!
I remember climbing to the top of the castle up the old metal steps, (I was terrified!), and I remember squeezing through the shortcut to the second floor. The view from the top was and is magnificent.
Thank you for bringing this to mind!
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Thanks by: Susan
It was lovely to see the pic of crookston castle, it brought back memories. I used to go to crookston castle school and have a picture of myself and two girlfriends sitting on the grass with the castle in the background.
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Ha Ha!!!! by: Alec
What a surprise when I saw this picture.......I used to live just round the corner from Crookston Castle and it brings back some great memories of playing hide and seek in the castle grounds. I only wish I could go back there someday as I live in New Zealand now and it is plenty expensive to travel. This has cheered me up though so thanks for posting it!!!!
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I pass it going to work by: Scott
Thanks for the superb photo and story May, and I'm glad you were able to return for a wee trip down memory lane. I pass the castle sometimes depending on which way I head to work, and think that it's a piece of Glaswegian history that doesn't get as much attention as it deserves. So thanks again for reminding us of its significance, and all the best with your own site.
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