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Look through our extensive links to local, national and international organisations which have links to the Town or relevance to restoration and redevelopment. Enjoy!

Dalmuir Architect and Engineer Look at the history of one of Clydebank's forgotten Son's: John Baird

You might not think that 20th century architecture is much to shout about. Think again, these guys
have it covered, from zoos to office blocks they remind us that many of the buildings built
between the 1920' to 1960's were great buildings many of which have been left to go to
rack and ruin .20th Century Society

Local volunteers from Clydebank and surrounding districts committed to safeguarding the
Kilpatrick hills Clydebelt

Story time telling the story of the town in words and pictures. You can begin by reading the general
introductions to four historical periods , or follow the links and read about neighbourhoods, events,
industries or general themes that interest you the most. Clydebank Story.com

As early as the middle of the 16th Century, Cochno was the seat of a family of a branch of the Hamilton
family who traced their descent from the noble house of Hamilton in Lanarkshire. Between 1550
and 1647 the lands of Barns & Cochno were owned by two separate arms of the Hamilton Family,
but by 1647 the two had become united after a series of landsales. ©University of Glasgow Cochno House

ERA is a non-profit making registered charity and has its origin in the 50th anniversary of the end of the
Second World War in 1945 when a few evacuees, wearing what has become their distinctive
emblem - a tied-on luggage label - took part in the great parade in London. So, if you’re looking
for old pal or just interested give them a visit. Evacuees Reunion Association

HS safeguards the nation's built heritage and promotes its understanding and enjoyment on
behalf of Scottish Ministers of State. Historic Scotland

Existing to provide independent support, assistance and representation to encourage the positive
development of volunteering and community activity in the West Dunbartonshire area including
Clydebank .WDCVS

RCS records and interprets the sites, monuments and buildings of Scotland's past; promotes a greater
appreciation of their value through the maintenance of the National Monuments Record of Scotland
(NMRS) and presents them by means of publications and exhibitions .Royal Commission Scotland

Buildings At Risk: The Register is maintained by the Scottish Civic Trust on behalf of Historic Scotland,
and provides information on properties of architectural or historic merit throughout the country that
are considered to be at risk. Buildings at Risk

The Programme that gave birth to a plethora of groups dedicated to standing up for our living heritage, c
courtesy of the BBC. The site gives access to ideas and information for those interested in restoration.BBC Restoration

The Queen Mary in Long Beach California USA. A living testimony to Clydebank and its people
The RMS Queen Mary is in the words of the charitable trust that looks after it; 'A floating city awash
in elegance, the Queen Mary in Long Beach, listed on the (American) National Register of Historic
Places, remains one of the most famous ships in history'.
And don't forget, it was built in Clydebank! RMS Queen Mary

SAGS is dedicated to maintaining allotments across the country. Clydebank
has quite a few. Scottish Allotments & Garden Society

The NT is the conservation charity that protects and promotes Scotland's natural and cultural heritage
for present and future generations to enjoy. With over 250,000 members it is the largest conservation
charity in Scotland and it depends for its support on donations, legacies, grants and
membership subscrip tions. National Trust

A reborn Town. In the 1990's Isabella Dusi author of Vanilla Beans and Brodo from East Kilbride who
had emigrated to Australia years before moved to a small Tuscan hillside town. The people had been
leaving in their droves, the population was aging and all seemed lost. Yet with commitment and
community spirit the tale of Montalcino is coming alive again. Montalcino

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