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Strathclyde
ur AGM was held in April at Hamilton's Low Parks Museum
and was followed by a visit to the Hamilton Mausoleum.
Many thanks to Jean and David Bisset for arranging the
venue. Our current committee was re-elected with the welcome
addition of Glen Miller.
Low Parks Museum is housed in beautiful and historical buildings
which were once part of the Duke of Hamilton’s estate. We had
our AGM in the dignified 18th century Assembly Room, which
retains its original plasterwork and musicians’ gallery. Displays depict
the history of South Lanarkshire, its industry, housing and other
aspects of local life, with a special display on the history of the
Cameronian Regiment.
Hamilton Mausoleum nearby is considered one of the finest
private tombs in the country. It was built as a tomb and monument
to Alexander, 10th Duke of Hamilton, nicknamed 'El Magnifico', but
was incomplete at the time of his death in 1852. The chapel has a
massive dome, over 36 metres high, magnificent bronze doors
(which are now displayed inside for security) and a stunning floor
made up of different marbles from around the world. On entering,
one is immediately struck by the amazing echo, one of the longest
in the world and li