315 Woodlands Road, Glasgow. G3 6NG. Tel: 0141 337 1790.
Also known as the Primary and now the Old Schoolhouse..
Formerly Woodlands Public School which was built in 1882 by Robert Dalgliesh.
315 Woodlands Road, Glasgow. G3 6NG. Tel: 0141 337 1790.
Also known as the Primary and now the Old Schoolhouse..
Formerly Woodlands Public School which was built in 1882 by Robert Dalgliesh.
757 Maryhill Road, Glasgow.
The H.L.I. Bar stood at the corner of Maryhill Road and Kelvinside Avenue. This old pub was formerly known as the Kelvinside Bar.
The pipers of the H.L.I. march proudly along Maryhill Road. After the parade they would march back up Maryhill Road to the barracks. 1970s.
This photograph was taken in the summer of 1959, on a cruise doon that water with the Scottish Benevolent. Left to right J Sime, Clachan Bar, Paisley Road West; N Andrew, H.L.I.; J T Wharry, Director of Campbell and Clark Ltd.
This photograph was taken at the refurbishment of the H.L.I. Bar in 1957. Left to right Captain A G Ingram, adjutant, H.L.I.; Mr D Anderson, artist; N Andrew, licence-holder; Colonel Robert Younger, chairman, Robert Younger Ltd.; J B Millar, managing director, Robert Younger’s: Major B S M Carson, Commander, Maryhill Depot, H.L.I.; and D Ross, Director, Robert Younger’s. In the background is J Webster, Change-Hand.
One of the brightest and most attractive pieces of re-decoration seen for a long time had been completed at the H.L.I. Bar in Maryhill Road, Glasgow.
The name in view of events, had been happily chosen, but it was selected long in advance of the present publicity for the affair of the H.L.I.
The idea, in fact, came from a customer. He suggested the Happy Lad’s Inn, using the initials of the H.L.I. It was decided to use the letters and not the words, but the customer got the prize of a bottle of whisky for all that. So now with the prospect of an H.L.I./R.S.F. merger, the public house will acquire something of an historic interest.
In a measure it had that already, of course, for the theme of its decoration is entirely H.L.I. and official blessing, as it were, was given to the project by the presence as a guest at the opening of Major B S M Carson, commander of the H.L.I. Depot at Maryhill Barracks.
The sentry in his sentry box is now displayed at the re-opened Maryhill Burgh Halls… Thanks to Gordon Barr, Heritage Devolopment Officer.
Above the long gantry was a most handsome mural painting of men of the H.L.I. in the regiment’s various uniforms. The artist, Mr Douglas Anderson, had specialised in military painting, and he at one time was adjutant of the H.L.I.’s 1st Battalion. He was still associated with that regiment as honorary curator of the H.L.I.’s regimental museum.
For the walls he had painted a series of studies of the regiment’s headdress from 1777 onwards. And to adorn the pubs facade he had carved and painted a striking effigy in wood of an H.L.I. braw laddie.
Mr Anderson’s mural had been given a coating of a special preparation which, when it dirties, may be removed and re-applied again without harming the painting or affecting its colouring in any way.
Manager John Johnstone with some of the items of the Military collection in the H.L.I. Bar. 1970.
The collection of the H.L.I. Bar in Maryhill Road, Glasgow, really starts outside the premises, at the small-scale sentry box complete with Highland Light Infantry soldier on guard.
Then in the entrance-way there was a stained glass window containing the H.L.I. badge, one of the many such representations in the bar.
Inside were other regimental items, the main ones being a mural of the H.L.I. dress throughout its history and six paintings of regimental headgear ranging from 1777 to 1957.
All the art work was done by local artist Douglas Anderson a former H.L.I. officer, he was called on by the former owners in 1957 (Scottish & Newcastle Breweries took over the licence three years later) to do the decor and decided on the theme of the regiment’s dress in the mural and its headgear in the six portraits.
The mural was a great conversation point with customers and visitors of the bar, some of whom, especially in the late evenings, dispute technical points about the work.
There was one regular who posts himself opposite the mural, points to the big soldier on the left-hand side of the painting and declares to those around: “See that fella? Ah sodgered wi’ him.”
Unfortunately for that old sweat I have the artist’s word for it that there is no such person. “Although I was stationed with the regiment at that time there were no models used for the model,” stated Douglas.
Artist Douglas also did the sentry box model which H.L.I. Bar manager John Johnstone decorated with fairy lights during the Christmas celebrations. “The lit-up landmark proved so popular in the district that we’ve kept it that way ever since,” said John.
Other decorations inside the bar included an alcove pelmet done in bonnet dicing; some plumed dress helmets and four breastplates (one marked “Klingenthal Juin 1828”) which were fine for effect but didn’y appear to have any real link with the regiment; a couple of carved H.L.I. plaques; and a belt buckle of the Royal Highland Fusiliers, the regiment created out of the merging of the Highland Light Infantry and the Royal Scots Fusiliers.
John became manager, with his wife Nancy as assistant, at the H.L.I. Bar in 1968 after 15 years in the Merchant Navy, but he does have a strong link with the regiment in that his father was a bandsman in the H.L.I. and was a life member of the regimental club.
The bar being within rifleshot of Maryhill Barracks many of its customers were local men who served in their regiment, and there were also serving soldiers and ex-soldiers who make sentimental journeys back because of their Service days in the district.
“For this reason I’d really like to get some unit photographs,” said John, who felt this would give ex-H.L.I. members a chance to identify even more with their regimental “headquarters.”
187 Argyle Street, 4 Adam’s Courtb Lane, Glasgow.
His Lordships larder, 4 Adam’s Court Lane, another address was 187 Argyle Street, 4 St. Enoch Square Place.
His Lordship Larder closed down in 1959 after a fire and to make way for the ever expanding Arnott Simpson store.
35 St Vincent Place, Glasgow. G1 2ER. Tel: 0141 204 5240.
Henry’s Cafe is situated in the old Glasgow Tourist Centre. Opened in 1999.
377 Argyle Street,Glasgow.
The Hebridean Vaults. 1888.
The Hebridean Vaults sat at the corner of Argyle Street and James Watt Street. Before Anderston became part of Glasgow this was just a country road known as Anderston Walk. An old howff was situated on this site called “Peace and Plenty.” In 1844 landlord David Limont ran this old howff along with a popular public house on Bridge Street, Stevenson Taylor later took over this pub and is now familiarly known as the Glaswegian.
John Fisher was running the pub in 1875, he had several pubs in Glasgow and was very successful in his time. In 1888 partners Mr W C Bunten and Mr A A McCallum was running this pub and renames it the Hebridean Vaults. Mr Bunten gave his personal attention to the business, he sent his early days at sea. After filling the various pasts as cabin boy to steward he found himself ashore and in possession of a certificate to run a pub. Mr Bunten’s business partner Mr McCallum had very little to do with the running of the pub, he stayed on board the “Hebridean” Steamer which left the Broomielaw to St. Kilda, he only ventured into the pub when when he came to port.
The pub was frequented by many sailors from all over the world, a good stock of whisky was always available at the Hebridean Vaults including Talisker, Islay, Campbeltown, Long John, good quality ale was also kept in the cool cellars.
In 1890 Charles Marchant took over the pub paying an annul rent of £197, his son also Charles had a pub at 218 Broomielaw, young Charles served in the First World War at which time his wife took over the running of the pub. Charles Marchant sen. ran the Hebridean Vaults until the 1920s. In the 30s the pub was run by wine & spirit Merchant William Brown.
Many will remember Edward Foley, he owned the pub in the 1950s – 60s, and the known as the Stag Bar, he also ran the Station Bar, Port Dundas Road, Glasgow. The pub was demolished shortly afterwards due to the City Council’s redevelopment scheme.
561 Scotland Street, Glasgow.
This old Glasgow howff dates back to 1877 when James McLauchlan acquired it. The address of the premises was then 157-59 West Scotland Street. As West Scotland Street expanded with new tenement buildings and shop the address changed to 161-63 West Scotland Street. James McLauchlan continued to serve the locals here until 1903.
James Smith then acquired the pub on on 29th June 1903. Mr Smith paid an annual rent of £49. The pub was situated at the corner of Broomhall Street.
The address was changed once again when Kinning Park became part of Glasgow and the whole of West Scotland Street became known as Scotland Street. The name of Broomhall Street also changed and became known as Heather Street, hence the name of the pub.
During the early 1930s John Sutherland was the owner, then Peter Forbes. In 1950 Duncan Campbell Spiers was the new owner. Many will still remember Breata Corr who ran the pub in 1960. By 1973 the pub was closed down.
In the News 1971…
Alcoholic boss spent £350 a week.
When £800 went missing from a Glasgow public house suspicion fell on the new chargehand, who was found to be an alcoholic with a police record. The chargehand had taken the money to London, where he enjoyed a seven-day spending spree in which he got through 3350 before being arrested.
Glasgow Sheriff Court was told this today when John McSherry was jailed for two years. He admitted that between January 25 and February 9 this year, while employed as chargehand in the Heather Bar, 561 Scotland Street, Tradeston, Glasgow, he embezzled £800.
Referring to McSherry’s record of four previous convictions for housebreaking, Sheriff T. A. U. Wood described it as extraordinary that he should be given a job as a public house chargehand. The Sheriff remarked, “He must have been living fairly well in London when he spent £350 in a week.”
“Very Lucky”
The Sheriff told McSherry “Anyone with a record like this, who is in charge of a public house for two or three weeks and takes £800 would normally go to the High Court. I will send you to prison for two years, and you can think yourself very lucky indeed.”
Fiscal William Carmichael said McSherry failed to open the public house on February 10 and the owners were contacted by customers. The £800 was missing and it was discovered that McSherry had done no banking since January 29. Police inquiries revealed he had not been at his lodgings at 8 Swindon Street, Dalmuir, for several days.
£450 Left
On February 17 London police heard about a man had been living in various hotels in the West End of London under different names, and their inquiries led to the arrest of McSherry in the Shaftesbury Hotel. He had £450 left. Solicitor Mr Raymond Bainbriggs said McSherry was 35 and separated from his wife and two children. He earned £20 a week as chargehand.
He had received treatment as an alcoholic, but recovered sufficiently to get a job in a public house in London. He was given a reference which enabled him to get the job in the Heather Bar.
Other pubs on Scotland Street…