Community Directory

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Ward 15: Blantyre

The ward is bounded broadly by the River Clyde to the north and east, the Rotten Calder to the west and the A725 to the south. Open South Lanarkshire Council’s official Ward 15 map.

Contact details for councillors, MSPs and the MP are being kept together on the Elected Officials page.

Benefits, money and consumer advice

Pharmacies, GPs, dentists and mental wellbeing — now on Local Services and Support.

Community groups and projects

• Bonnie Blantyre — residents working together on local environmental improvements and community activity.
• Friends of the Calder — volunteers caring for the Calder, its paths and nearby green spaces.
• Blantyre Community Trust — community support, activities and a local hub at 150 Stonefield Road.
• Blantyre Community Events — volunteer-led local celebrations, events and community updates.
• Blantyre Youth Development Team / Terminal One — a youth-led project for ages 8–25 offering groups, outreach, music, creative activity and personal development at 9–11 Logan Street; 01698 829455.
• TACT Healthy Park — a Coatshill community garden and Men’s Shed supporting growing, practical activity and social connection.
• 3rd Blantyre Community Group — a community organisation formed in 2024 to pursue the community asset transfer and future of High Blantyre Hall.
• Blantyre Futures — community-led projects and activity intended to improve the town and support local people.
• ASNsory Crew — inclusive and supportive play for children with additional support needs and their families.
• The Wee Free Library, Blantyre — a local book-sharing project helping residents give, borrow and enjoy books.
• Soul Skin Social Enterprise — a female wellness social enterprise supported through Blantyre’s Local Action Fund.
• 3rd Blantyre Scout Group — visit the group’s Facebook page for local Scouting news and contact details.
• Hyper Cyber Youth Project — visit the project’s Facebook page for youth activities and contact information.
• Blantyre Old Parish Church & Warm Welcome Hub — visit its Facebook page for church and hub news, activities and current opening arrangements.
• Find a Warm Welcome Space — search the national map by postcode for welcoming community spaces near you. Check each space’s current opening times and visiting details before setting out.

Community halls and local venues

• TACT Community Hall — clubs, activities and private lets at Hillview Drive; 01698 327783.
• The June Stewart Centre — Main Street, High Blantyre, G72 0DL. A community venue used for meetings and local activities.
• High Blantyre Hall — the historic community hall whose future is being developed by 3rd Blantyre Community Group.
• Blantyre Miners’ Welfare — a longstanding community and social venue used by clubs, events and local organisations.
• Blantyre Leisure Centre and Library — leisure, swimming, library and cultural services; leisure centre 01698 727800.
• David Livingstone Birthplace — museum, learning and community venue in the historic mill buildings and grounds beside the Clyde. David Livingstone Birthplace on Facebook.

Leisure facilities and booking halls or courts — now on Local Services and Support.

Library opening hours and Bookbug — now on Local Services and Support.

Schools serving Blantyre

Catchments can change. Confirm your address with South Lanarkshire Council before applying.

• Auchinraith Primary School — 01698 823286.
• David Livingstone Memorial Primary School — 01698 823680.
• High Blantyre Primary School — 01698 827670.
• St Blane’s Primary School — 01698 823679.
• St Joseph’s Primary School — 01698 825121.
• Calderside Academy — 01698 717180.
• St John Ogilvie High School — 01698 727600. Outside Ward 15, included because many Blantyre pupils attend.

School enrolment and catchment information

Local news and information

This directory is checked periodically but groups and opening arrangements can change. To suggest a correction or an omitted Blantyre group, hall or project, email BlantyreCC@outlook.com.