Construction and opening of The Dollan Baths. East Kilbride Library collection. 1968, silent.

[@alanking-w9h]

Thank you for sharing this. I worked there from 1974 - 79, and this evoked many memories. It was shared with a group of competitive swimmers and lifesavers from that era. It has also been shared with sport and leisure management professionals. Strange to see the Provost lighting up a ciggie at the top table. Thank you for sharing it.

[@johnnyboy-f6v]

I went there twice as a youngster in 1972 and 1976. Was always fascinated with the glass window at the entrance into the pool.

[@johnbarclay5964]

The dollar baths I remember it opening along with the KEY youth centre this has brought back many memories

[@alandonnelly5678]

Great find.

[@karhu100]

Fantastic find....

[@donroy7825]

Thank you for this excellent record of the complete building process, opening and in use footage, of the Dollan Baths E/K. I look forward to seeing it again with its added commentary. Don

[@benbhoy9641]

Don, some mates and I used to sneak in as it was getting built.....and walk about the tiled pool area before obviously it was completed.... No Security then....in we go.....I have to say we caused no damage.... Before then a friend of mine from the Calderwood and I used to bus it into Townhead baths I Glasgow.....1/3d Return.... and then for a couple of years hitch hiked it into Rutherglen to the new baths there before the Dollan baths opened..... When The Dollan opened there where massive cues to get in ..... Happy Happy Days......

[@donroy7825]

@@benbhoy9641 Yes 👍 . Watching this footage does bring back. . . “The Old Days” 🤩

[@johnbarclay5964]

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