THE GLASGOW CHRONICLE, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 8, 1847
DESTRUCTION OF SHANDON HOUSE BY FIRE
On Wednesday morning, about 6 o’clock, the inmates of the mansion-house of Walter Buchanan, Esq, of Shandon, were roused by fire breaking out in the upper part of the building, which, with the exception of the two wings, was in a very short time entirely burnt to the ground.
Shandon Church and pier
The people in the neighbourhood assembled in great numbers to render their assistance, and, ably directed by Mr Robert Napier, they succeeded in saving a part of the furniture and effects. It is presumed that fire had arisen from the ignition of a beam of timber in connection with one of the vents. It is understood that the property is insured.
SCOTTISH GUARDIAN, GLASGOW, FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 1856
TEACHER WANTED FOR THE FREE CHURCH SCHOOL AT SHANDON
He will be expected to hold a Government Certificate. In addition to the Government allowance, the teacher will be entitled to the grant from the Education Fund of the Free Church; and an allowance will also be made by the congregation. There is a pupil-teacher in the school. The school-room is good with a dwelling house attached; and there is an average attendance upwards of 60 scholars.
Apply to the Reverend Neil Brodie, Shandon, by Helensburgh.
Kirk Brae and the Gareloch, Shandon
THE HELENSBURGH NEWS, THURSDAY, JUNE 7, 1888
SCHOOL BOARD: THE SHANDON SCHOOL
A communication was read from the Education Department refusing their sanction to the school at Shandon being used for educational purposes, on the ground that the ceiling was not 10 feet in height, and also because of some defects in the approach to the school.
The chairman said the school had been formerly sanctioned by the department, and since then there had been no change of circumstances, besides it was only used as an infant school with not more than 20 in attendance.
The clerk was instructed to write to the Education Board pointing out these facts, and to ask the Board to reconsider their decision.
GLASGOW EVENING NEWS, FRIDAY, MAY 5, 1893
ROW [RHU] SCHOOL BOARD
It was last night reported that Miss Mary Kennedy, Glasgow, had accepted the appointment of mistress to Garelochead School, and Miss Hamilton that of Shandon School.
Under the auspices of the Mutual Improvement Association, Mr R Brown last Friday night read a paper on ‘British Birds’ and it was most interesting. Very few people can talk with any degree of ornithological knowledge, but Mr Brown, by dint of deep study and research, and has acquired vast experience upon the point, and can do full justice to the little songsters who warble away in the woods around us. The annual entertainment of the association takes place tonight (Thursday).
Shandon and Head of Gareloch
BALL
An event which is always looked forward to with much interest and pleasure is the annual ball at the Hydropathic. Year by year it has grown in popularity, until now we feel we could not do without it. Tomorrow night brings it round once more, and as the young hearts whirl in the mazy waltz, or glide gracefully through the intricate quadrille, they will no doubt feel happy.
The autumn Circuit Court for the counties of Stirling and Dumbarton, Clackmannan and Kinross, was held yesterday – Lord Wellwood being the presiding Judge.
Patrick McGee, labourer, was charged with having, on 6th July, between Gartmore and Kelty Tunnel Works, robbed Patrick McDade, labourer, of two bottles of whisky and 2s of money. Accused pleaded not guilty, and, after evidence, was convicted of stealing the whisky, and sentenced to nine months’ imprisonment.
William McDonald was charged with having, on 25th and 26th June, stolen a pair of boots from the door of a shop in Dumbarton; and also with having broken into Broomfield Cottage, Shandon, and stolen a quantity of wearing apparel. Seven previous convictions were libelled against the prisoner, who pleaded not guilty, and conducted his own defence. The jury found the prisoner guilty of the Shandon charge, and sentence was passed of five years’ penal servitude.
The Gareloch from Kirk Brae, Shandon
James Mulgrew, labourer, was convicted of an assault with intent to ravish near Torrance of Campsie, and was sentenced to twelve months’ imprisonment.
A meeting of the congregation of this Church was held on Monday evening for the purpose of electing a minister.
Shandon Church
The Rev Mr Ireland presided, and the recommendation of the Congregational Committee, suggesting that the vote should be taken between the Rev Mr Thomson, of the United Presbyterian Church, Greenock, and the Rev Mr Gibson, late of Hull, was acted upon, withe the result that the former received 26 and the latter 13 votes.
A committee was afterwards appointed to report to the Presbytery at next meeting.
CALICO BALL
The Calico Ball at the Hydropathic Establishment on Friday evening was a much successful one, and was well attended by a very large number of the elite of the district.
Shandon Hydropathic Hotel
Dancing was commenced about ten o’clock, when the hall presented a most brilliant appearance.
Supper was served by Mr Hill, house steward, while the conservatory was lit up with Chinese lanterns.
The dresses were of the most superb and varied description, and the whole proceedings passed off with conspicuous harmony and success.
For sale, by private bargain, this beautiful residential property, situated upon the Gareloch, about ten minutes’ walk from Shandon Railway Station, the same distance from Shandon Pier, and 25 miles from Glasgow.
Shandon Hydro
The mansion occupies a fine position with southern exposure, and contains drawing room, dining room, library, business room, billiard room, 12 bedrooms (4 with dressing rooms attached), 5 bathrooms, etc, besides ample servants’ and kitchen accommodation. It is heated by hot water pipes, has gas from Helensburgh, and an abundant private supply of excellent water.
The offices consist of 2 coach houses, stables with 6 stalls and loos box, byre, washing house, coachman’s and gardener’s house, gate lodge of 5 rooms, and cottage on hill of 5 rooms and kitchen.
The lands extend to 42 acres, and stretch fully a quarter of a mile along the shore of Gareloch. Feu-duty £85 5s 1d. Entry taxed.
The policies contain some fine timber, and are beautifully laid out in walls, shrubberies, and gardens. There are 2 vineries, peach house, melon house, tomato house, 2 fern houses, and a large greenhouse; also small orchard and large kitchen and fruit garden.
The house is handsomely furnished, and the greater portion of the furniture and fittings can, if desired, be got by the purchaser at a valuation.
For further information, and orders to view the property apply to Bannatyne, Kirkwood, France, & Co, Writers, 145 West George Street, Glasgow.
Among the many attractions of this beautiful place, a grand aquatic entertainment took place on Wednesday, when the large room of the summer pond was crowded.
What gave great interest to the entertainment was eight gentlemen visitors, who paid a visit to the exhibition, and who were dressed in lawn tennis suits. The programme was composed of races, flying trapeze, diving, and the different styles of swimming. Mr Priestley’s three sons, Stanley, John and Teddy, also gave an exhibition, which was highly enjoyed by those present.
The entertainment was concluded by what was termed a grand national football match – Ireland v England – the English team proving victorious.
THE GLASGOW DAILY HERALD, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 1860
DESIRABLE COAST RESIDENCE FOR SALE
There will be exposed to sale, by public roup, within the Faculty of Procurator’s Hall, Saint George’s Place, Glasgow, on Wednesday the 7th March next, at two o’clock, (unless previously disposed of by public bargain,) the property of Shandon Bank, beautifully situated on the Gareloch, at Shandon.
A view of the Gareloch
There are two cottages, with separate entrances, on the grounds,which extend to about three-fourths of an acre, and are tastefully laid out. Each cottage is provided with a substantially built circular tower or summer-house, ten feet in diameter, situated on the shore.
One cottage contains, on the ground floor, dining and drawing rooms, one bedroom, kitchen, water closet, etc; and on the second floor, four good bedrooms and closet; there are also a two-stalled stable, coach house, laundry, and cellars. The other cottage contains parlour and two bedrooms, kitchen, scullery, water closet etc. There is direct access to the sea through the grounds. Feu-duty £5.
To insure competition, the upset price will be £800.
For further particulars apply to Galbraith and Maclay, Writers, 108 West George Street, Glasgow, in whose hands are the title deeds and articles of roup.
Time was when people never dreamt of leaving home at Christmas or New Year. It was a family festival, spent in the bosom of the family. People gathered all their relations about them, and, if their hearts were big and bountiful, invited, too, the solitary and the homeless to share the feast. But we have changed all that. The press of modern business is so great that people welcome a respite at the mid-winter holiday from social cares, and so they hie them off, bag and baggage, to a hydropathic, there to be feasted and right royally entertained without any both of catering on their part. For busy mothers and fathers this is an excellent plan, and year by year it is being more widely adopted. And as for the children, they don’t object you may be sure! for well they know that there is not a jollier place going at Christmas than a hydropathic with its Christmas trees for the juveniles and its mistletoe and other delights for the ‘buds’ and their brothers. Many a match – if rumour speaks true – but there! – that is quite another story! Let us now see the fare which enterprising hydropathic managers have provided for this client at this festive season.
SHANDON
Shandon, with its lovely situation on the shore of the Gareloch, is always a popular resort, and one is not surprised to hear that all its accommodation is already bespoke for the Christmas season. The grounds, extending to 70 acres, and with five miles of walks, are a great attraction – the conservatory forms a capital lounge in bad weather, and there is a golf course with a surpassingly lovely situation. The Christmas programme includes the usual features, with the addition of a musical recital by Mr and Mrs Jean Walther, and the guests will dance the old year out and the new year in as a costume ball.
I am so excited to start a new family history Shandon series – the censuses of Shandon, beginning with 1841, 4 pages of the original schedule at a time.
I do hope all of you with Shandon ancestors will find this useful.
Shandon People and History 