Quite thought provoking! Corslie Hill is Between Houston and Langbank. I find these ancient routes fascinating in context of where we travel today without thought! SO looking forward to a piece on The Govan Stones - a real treasure to seen in Govan, Glasgow!
Yeah I totally agree, it’s amazing to think about the roads we take in our daily lives and the ancient routes they might have been built upon! I really need to visit the Govan Stones - it’s on the list!
I remember when Glasgow became part of Strathclyde region in the 70’s and suddenly everything seemed to be branded with the Strathclyde logo. So interesting to learn the Strathclyde history. The Barochan Cross is also interesting. I had a friend who lived in Barochan Road, Pollok so now I know what the street name relates to. Is this type of Scottish history taught in schools now? If not it should be. I don’t remember any Scottish history in my Glasgow secondary in the 70’s. ( mind you, I wasn’t a great attendee!)
Oh that’s so interesting! I love how historic names (even ones as old as the Barochan Cross!) are still used today for streets, businesses etc. I’m honestly not sure about whether this is taught in schools - I only really learned about pre-medieval Scotland through a class at uni, but I wonder if some schools focus on earlier Scottish history?
What a wonderful and evocative cultural object it is! I also wonder at the idea that all civilisations before us were unsophisticated and feral that is so prevelant in society today. Even the most cursory engagement with history or archaeology shows us that is not true. Thanks for sharing this with us. 💕
Quite thought provoking! Corslie Hill is Between Houston and Langbank. I find these ancient routes fascinating in context of where we travel today without thought! SO looking forward to a piece on The Govan Stones - a real treasure to seen in Govan, Glasgow!
Yeah I totally agree, it’s amazing to think about the roads we take in our daily lives and the ancient routes they might have been built upon! I really need to visit the Govan Stones - it’s on the list!
Having spent all my life connected to Scotland although not always living there, I love this!
I remember when Glasgow became part of Strathclyde region in the 70’s and suddenly everything seemed to be branded with the Strathclyde logo. So interesting to learn the Strathclyde history. The Barochan Cross is also interesting. I had a friend who lived in Barochan Road, Pollok so now I know what the street name relates to. Is this type of Scottish history taught in schools now? If not it should be. I don’t remember any Scottish history in my Glasgow secondary in the 70’s. ( mind you, I wasn’t a great attendee!)
Oh that’s so interesting! I love how historic names (even ones as old as the Barochan Cross!) are still used today for streets, businesses etc. I’m honestly not sure about whether this is taught in schools - I only really learned about pre-medieval Scotland through a class at uni, but I wonder if some schools focus on earlier Scottish history?
I absolutely loved this article! I didn’t know about Strathclyde, thank you so much for sharing this not very well known part of Scottish history
Aw I’m so glad you enjoyed it my sweet! It’s so interesting and a really understudied time in Scottish history so it’s always fun to write about 🥰
What a wonderful and evocative cultural object it is! I also wonder at the idea that all civilisations before us were unsophisticated and feral that is so prevelant in society today. Even the most cursory engagement with history or archaeology shows us that is not true. Thanks for sharing this with us. 💕
Isn't it beautiful? So glad you enjoyed this one. And yes, completely agree. All the evidence points to incredible cultural expression and awareness!
Fascinating! I wonder, could the horsemen and beasts not be apocalyptic?
That's SUCH a good point and would definitely lend to a more religiously symbolic cross! Thanks for responding with this, Elicia!