Glencraig Characters

Sayings by Locals

Tam Jackson (Pipe Major) a house without a garden is worth twice the rent.

Andrew Crowe (Manager Glencraig Colliery later General Manager Wilson & Clyde Coal Co.) More coal stripped (produced) in Nevay’s Barber shop than in Glencraig pit.

Billy Greenlees I never seen him wear a coat and in cold weather he head for the fire lifting his jacket and pushing his rear to the fire exclaimed it was cold enough for snow and after a pause its bloody cold enough without it.

Sandy Moffat I’ve trusted many to my sorrow. So pay today and trust tomorrow.