Nostalgic memories of Carronbridge's local history

Share your own memories of Carronbridge and read what others have said

For many years now, we've been inviting visitors to our web site to add their own memories to share their experiences of life as it was when the photographs in our archive were taken. From brief one-liners explaining a little bit more about the image depicted, to great, in-depth accounts of a childhood when things were rather different than today (and everything inbetween!). We've had many contributors recognising themselves or loved ones in our photographs.

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My father Robert Findlater was born at the smiddy, His brother was the last person to blacksmith there. The last time I passed the house the name Findlater was still on the door, and the smiddy still had all the old tools hanging on the wall.
Attended Carronbridge Primary about 1950 ish. I lived at the time at Braehead near Enterkinfoot, and went there until I left for Morton Academy where I finished my schooldays. I remember the 'Ireland' family well in particular Geordie or DoDo as he was known. The Headmaster was Geordie Milne, I believe he had a son killed in South Africa during my time at school. Fantastic memories: 'Peerie Maxwell, Doreen ...see more
My father was John Grant, Headmaster of Carronbridge Primary from 1956 - 1977 and I was aged 11yrs when we moved there and therefore attended Morton Academy as it was known then. I have a brother Frank who attended Carronbridge Primary then Dumfries Academy. I remember the Ireland family who lived next door and in particular Nancy, their eldest daughter, who was infatuated with Elvis Presley and played ...see more