Woodfoot Cottage.

Woodfoot Cottage c. 1909 looking towards Laighstonehall, which is in the background. The house stood by the small road bridge that travelled over the Earnock Burn at Woodfoot Road, Hamilton, South Lanarkshire, Scotland. This is now the present-day location of a small area of ground between two private properties and behind the mini-roundabout at the foot of Sherry Drive.

Sadly the house was demolished c. 1960. This photograph is actually taken from a postcard. It was posted by Mrs M.A. McLachlan to her sister, Mrs Vallance, who at the time was a patient in Glasgow’s Western Infirmary. The name of the little girl sitting on the parapet is “Marion” which was also my mother’s name. And, presumably the people in the photograph are the family who lived at Woodfoot Cottage. Below is another photograph of the cottage taken from the Laighstonehall end of Woodfoot Road and looking towards Earnock c.1877. A peacock is just visible on the left-hand side of the road.

Written By

Hamilton Historian.

Terence (Terry) Murphy.

Earnock Cottage c. 1963 Approx.

The above photo of Earnock Cottage was taken around the time Woodfoot Road was widened during c. 1963 approximately. It was taken by and credited to Michael Burrows who lived there between 1960-1965.

The Grade B British Listed Building is attributed to William Leiper Architect c. 1892 and was built for John Watson of Earnock, who later became the 1st Baronet for the area. The purpose for the building on the estate is unknown but it was most likely intended to be used as a holiday home for the Belhaven Family as it was originally called ” Belhaven Cottage ” as listed on historical maps and within Sir John Watson’s journals.

Sir John Watson Bt’s 3rd Daughter was married to James Hamilton the 9th Lord Belhaven and these two men were close friends as well as business associates. The cottage is located at 56 Woodfoot Road, Hamilton, South Lanarkshire, Scotland, ML3 8RA and is a private residence.

Written By

Hamilton Historian

Terence (Terry) Murphy.

ref; The Photograph is credited to Michael Burrows who lived at the cottage 1960-1965.

Earnock Covenanter’s Memorial/Grave.