Coatbridge · Airdrie · and the villages between
Monklands Memories
Over 2,000 pages of local history, old photographs and the memories of the people who lived and worked here.
Explore your townSearch the archive
Coatbridge · Airdrie · and the villages between
Over 2,000 pages of local history, old photographs and the memories of the people who lived and worked here.
Explore your townSearch the archiveAs time goes on, precious memories become a remarkable gift that many of us look back on and hold onto. At Monklands Memories, we provide a space for those in the local area to share their experiences with others.
As we go through life’s journey, everything that we have ever gone through is etched somewhere in our minds.
“Reminiscing promotes emotional well-being and reduces isolation, loneliness and depression.”
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Histories, old photographs and stories of the towns and villages of the Monklands and beyond.
32 towns & villagesIron works, brickworks, the canal, the Co-op and the people and places that built the area.
22 sectionsRemembering the men lost at Auchengeich, Stanrigg and Mosside.
3 sectionsPersonal recollections, poetry, galleries and the shops, cinemas and characters people remember.
23 sectionsParks, sculptures, heritage attractions and days out across Central Scotland.
10 sectionsAngling, cycling, gardening, hillwalking, humour and other pastimes.
11 sectionsTracing your family, finding old school friends and workmates, and local groups and services.
15 sectionsEvery town and village with its own history pages.