1968-1972
PHASE 2
IN THE NEWS 1968
RETAIL
MADNESS
Adverts and news clippings from 1968 - the year that Bows finally opened in Phase 1 after delays, and the Town Centre celebrated its “first anniversary” with some congratulatory messages. The rather oddly named menswear store Edwards Sir Shops also opened. Click on the larger articles to read them in more detail.
All adverts and articles in this section taken from the Cumbernauld News, archived at Britishnewspaperarchive.com
Bows opening plans Jan 1968
Bank of Scotland Jan 1968
Woolworths may still come Jan 1968
Kilsyth Co-Op Feb 1968
Blacks Feb 1968
Ladies shop opening Feb 1968
Kilsyth Co-Op Feb 1968
Conlons Feb 1968
Kays Mar 1968
Bows opening Mar 1968
Bows opening Mar 1968
Mackays Travel Mar 1968
Candelabra Mar 1968
Bows Mar 1968
Bows Apr 1968
The Falcon May 1968
Bows May 1968
Halfords May 1968
TSB May 1968
Kilsyth Co-Op May 1968
Folk at the Falcon May 1968
Millers Insurance May 1968
Conlons May 1968
Mackays Travel May 1968
Candelabra May 1968
Scan Bookshop May 1968
Retsons May 1968
The Kestrel May 1968
British Linen Bank May 1968
Kilsyth Co-Op May 1968
The Falcon May 1968
The Abetone May 1968
Edwards Sir Shops Jun 1968
Galbraiths Jul 1968
Autumn Market Sep 1968
Cumbernauld News Studio Sep 1968
Bows Sep 1968
Bank of Scotland Sep 1968
The Falcon Oct 1968
Retsons Oct 1968
Jacqui Dec 1968
Christmas Shopping 1968 P1
Christmas Shopping 1968 P2
Conlons Dec 1968
IN THE NEWS 1969
TOWN CENTRE TOUR
More shots of the Town Centre, this time with Phase Two joining Phase One.
Unless otherwise indicated, all photos are taken from the Cumbernauld Development Corporation collection, held at North Lanarkshire Council’s Archives.
Phase 2 mall. Photo taken from CDC Collection, held in NLC Archives.
Entrance to the library. Photo taken from CDC Collection, held in NLC Archives.
Exterior of Phase 2 showing Templeton's Supermarket. Photo taken from CDC Collection, held in NLC Archives.
Main Town Centre building, showing the water tower and ramps. Photo taken from CDC Collection, held in NLC Archives.
Construction of Phase 2 - the unit on the left would become the Wimpy. Photo taken from CDC Collection, held in NLC Archives.
The Town Centre building, with St. Mungo's Church in the distance. Photo taken from CDC Collection, held in NLC Archives.
Sellyns in the Phase 2 mall. Photo taken from CDC Collection, held in NLC Archives.
Dalziel's bakers and cafe. Photo taken from CDC Collection, held in NLC Archives.
Walkway leading to the Wimpy. Photo taken from CDC Collection, held in NLC Archives.
McLean's Chemist. Photo taken from CDC Collection, held in NLC Archives.
Phase 1 mall at the corner of R.S. McColl. Photo taken from CDC Collection, held in NLC Archives.
Clydesdale & The Vineyard in Phase 1. Photo taken from CDC Collection, held in NLC Archives.
Seating area in Phase 1 mall. Photo taken from CDC Collection, held in NLC Archives.
Supermarket - possibly Galbraith's? Photo taken from CDC Collection, held in NLC Archives.
Scan Bookshop. Photo taken from CDC Collection, held in NLC Archives.
Phase 2 shops, including the Pet Shop. This area would eventually be roofed over. Photo taken from CDC Collection, held in NLC Archives.
Shot of lifts and escalators in Phase 1. Photo taken from CDC Collection, held in NLC Archives.
Electricity Board with Cumbernauld News office above it. Photo taken from CDC Collection, held in NLC Archives.
R.S. McColl in Phase 1. Photo taken from CDC Collection, held in NLC Archives.
R.S. McColl in Phase 1. Photo taken from CDC Collection, held in NLC Archives.
Lifts, seating area and notice board in Phase 1. Photo taken from CDC Collection, held in NLC Archives.
Devlin's, McLean's and Post Office. Photo taken from CDC Collection, held in NLC Archives.
Seating area in Phase 1 mall. Photo taken from CDC Collection, held in NLC Archives.
Clyde Walk, which would later be closed off. Photo taken from CDC Collection, held in NLC Archives.
McLean's chemist. Photo taken from CDC Collection, held in NLC Archives.
Bridge linking two sides of Town Centre. Photo taken from CDC Collection, held in NLC Archives.
Exit from Phase 1 mall to outside, leading to Galbraiths's. Photo taken from CDC Collection, held in NLC Archives.
Galbraith's Supermarket. Photo taken from CDC Collection, held in NLC Archives.
Scan Bookshop. Photo taken from CDC Collection, held in NLC Archives.
Back entrance to Bank of Scotland. Photo taken from CDC Collection, held in NLC Archives.
Exterior of building - the Scan can be seen through the window on the left. Photo taken from CDC Collection, held in NLC Archives.
Scan Bookshop. Photo taken from CDC Collection, held in NLC Archives.
Tay Walk, with McLachlan's on the left. Photo taken from CDC Collection, held in NLC Archives.
Rooftop outside The Abetone. Photo taken from CDC Collection, held in NLC Archives.
Shot from the ramp walking towards Town Centre. Photo taken from CDC Collection, held in NLC Archives.
Looking down on Central Way. Photo taken from CDC Collection, held in NLC Archives.
Staircase to rooftop leading to The Abetone. Photo taken from CDC Collection, held in NLC Archives.
Exterior of Golden Eagle hotel. Photo taken from CDC Collection, held in NLC Archives.
Phase 2 mall looking towards Kelvin Way. Photo taken from CDC Collection, held in NLC Archives.
Co-Op exterior entrance in Phase 1. Photo taken from CDC Collection, held in NLC Archives.
Corridor leading to Penthouses. Photo taken from CDC Collection, held in NLC Archives.
IN THE NEWS 1970-71
RETAIL
MADNESS
Another smattering of ads and articles from 1969-1972. After a quiet time at the start of this period, Phase 2 finally opened for business in 1972, bringing with it Templeton’s Supermarket and the Market Hall. R.S. McColl opened a second shop, and Sydney Devine played the Golden Eagle! Click on the larger articles to read them in more detail.
All adverts and articles in this section taken from the Cumbernauld News, archived at Britishnewspaperarchive.com
Cumbernauld News Studio May 1969
Bernard Electrical Jun 1969
Christmas Shopping 1969 P1
Christmas Shopping 1969 P2
Bernard Electrical Jun 1969
Loyds Sep 1970
Loyds Nov 1970
Christmas Shopping 1970
Edwards Sir Shop Mar 1971
M & J Lee Hairstylists Dec 1971
Christmas Shopping 1971 P1
Christmas Shopping 1971 P2
R.S. McColl Jan 1972
D.F. Valentine Butchers Mar 1972
Retsons Mar 1972
Arena Bar, Golden Eagle Mar 1972
Templetons Supermarket Apr 1972
Pet Shop Apr 1972
E. & A. McLellan May 1972
The Kestrel May 1972
Bethway Beds May 1972
Cumbernauld Exhibition Jun 1972
Retsons Jun 1972
Cumbernauld News Studio Oct 1972
E. & A. McLellan Oct 1972
Christmas Shopping 1972 P1
Christmas Shopping 1972 P2
IN THE NEWS 1972
MAPS & PLANS
Plans showing Phase 1 and Phase 2 of the Town Centre building. The image on the far right shows the outdoor and upper level spaces. Click on the image to see a bigger version.
Images taken from original document in Cumbernauld Development Corporation Collection, held in North Lanarkshire Council’s Archives.
