Counting House
Counting House, Blantyre Mills
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This view shows the former counting-house of the mills, also known as the Wages Office, with its external turnpike stair. Such stairs became popular in the early 1900’s, when this building was built and was originally attached to one of the mills. The counting house was the place where the business of the mills was conducted, customers and suppliers interviewed, and wages counted out. |
| An earlier image of the counting house and other works buildings viewed from Bothwell, you can just see the ragged edge on the right of the building where it was once attached. Shuttle Row in the background. |  |
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The Glasgow Herald – Mar 19, 1984 Blantyre The Old Wages Office Charming and historic Tower House listed Grade B attractively situated on the wooded banks of the river Clyde. Six principal rooms and outbuildings. An unusual opportunity for imaginative restoration and conversion. Offers over £6,000. Viewing and further particulars from… |
| This view is taken from the Footbridge and shows Shuttle Row at the top, the Counting House on the left with the New Flats which were discerningly designed to compliment the other buildings, and The Board Room on the far right. |  |
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