Clyde and Lomond Heritage

Ths time was look at one of Scotland's most important waterways. Its construction and its impact on the area are explored. 

This time we look at the impact General Wade's Road had on our area. The politics, the construction and the man himself are discussed. All thanks to a marvelous book by James Chirrey. Available from WD Libraries.  If you'd like a copy of my books The Nature of West Dunnartonshire. www.paulmurdoch.co.uk

Paul and Robert chat about famous Helensburgh born entertainer, Jack Buchanan. His roots, his life and his legacy. Born in the early 1890's he went on to work with the likes of Fred Astaire in Holywood.  Jack interview https://youtu.be/HG08KRBFw4A?si=QKb0kuttRcZ7XUCf Jack and Fred dancing and singing https://youtu.be/E6wjCd1SxwY?si=rJMa_C-f9ciY3iIt Jack's hits https://open.spotify.com/album/7Ka9zx...

This time we look at the JLB TV 100 Helensburgh exhibition - Mr Baird's birthplace. The real inventor of TV had a few mishaps and false starts along the way...  playlist to accompany the episode https://open.spotify.com/playlist/19c8bYh0xxo8kqQyKUn5XV?si=lU_LyenXSyyqCbXLXUNZdA&pi=8T6z1nc4Q_GQZ buy some heritage books here : www.paulmurdoch.co.uk/my-books subscribe on Youtube and watch the podc...

Paul and Robert chat about the history of the Kilmahew Estate and the St Peter's Seminary. It never quite reached its full potential but the history of the estate and the Napier family is fascinating.  buy some heritage books here : www.paulmurdoch.co.uk/my-books subscribe on Youtube and watch the podcast video www.youtube.com/@paulmurdochfilms

Paul talks to Keyleigh Hirst from the Clydesider Magazine about the forthcoming heritage festival in May 2026 in West Dunbartonshire.  buy some heritage books here : www.paulmurdoch.co.uk/my-books subscribe on Youtube and watch the podcast video www.youtube.com/@paulmurdochfilms

In this episode Paul and Robert explore a few more of the loch's islands. The history of Inchtavannoch and the marsupials of Inchconnachan are mentioned as well as a disaster at Torrinch and a hermit in the tiny island of I Voy.  buy some heritage books here : www.paulmurdoch.co.uk/my-books subscribe on Youtube and watch the podcast video www.youtube.com/@paulmurdochfilms

Paul and Robert begin their trip through the UK's biggest inland body of water by looking at two of its bigger islands - Inchmurrin and Inchcailloch.  buy some heritage books here : www.paulmurdoch.co.uk/my-books subscribe on Youtube and watch the podcast video www.youtube.com/@paulmurdochfilms

In this, part two of our look at Robert the Bruce, we talk about his lineage and his wives. From Royal stock, Bruce had a strong claim to the throne but family rivals and connections to King Edward 1 made his journey far from straight forward. Paul and Robert chat about this and much more.  buy some heritage books here : www.paulmurdoch.co.uk/my-books subscribe on Youtube and watch the podcast vid...

A chat with Duncan Thompson, Chairman of the Strathleven Artisans and currator of the Robert the Bruce Heritage Centre in Renton, about the Bruce and his links to the local area. #history # robertthebruce https://www.robertthebruceheritagecentre.co.uk/centre.html The Bruce Oak Heart - Tour of the King's Realm Buy the book here https://amzn.eu/d/0cLFjyoc Moresome heritage books here : www.paulmurdo...

Paul and Robert have a chat about the formation of our landscape and the first settlers that may have come to the area after the ice receeded around 11,700 years ago. As usual, they go off at tangents from time to time. Find accompaning videos on YouTube @paulmurdochfilms @clydesidertv   logo - Pix by Perdro music - Paul Murdoch

In this Episode I'm joined by Robert Ryan (Chairman of the Helensburgh Heritage Trust) to chat about Henry Bell and his impact on the area and the world.  Images courtesy of Helensburgh Heritage Trust and Spanglefish https://www.spanglefish.com/explorewestdunbartonshire/ More info on Henry Bell can be found on www.helensburgh-heritage.co.uk useful links  Dunglass https://youtu.be/3REULxmMFOg?si=LT...

In this Episode I look at the history of St Mungo's Episcopal Church in Alexandria, Scotland. From its conception to it's demise. I talk about some of the people who attended and contributed to the church as well as the changes over the years. I also explore the history of the Episcopal Church in Scotland and the trends in general church attendance.  Download a copy of Rev J Willding's book 'The H...