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New 1.2km 'Power Trail' showcases village's waterpower history
A new 1.2km 'Power Trail' has opened at New Lanark and the Falls of Clyde. The trail invites visitors, schools, and learners of all ages to explore the history of waterpower from the 18th century to modern renewable energy. It was constructed as part of the Vision for Lanark initiative and is a joint effort by Lanark Community Development Trust, Drax, New Lanark Trust, and the Scottish Wildlife Trust. (Image: Supplied) The project was funded by the Drax Group, operators of Bonnington Power Station, and SSE's Sustainable Development Fund. Starting at New Lanark, the trail takes approximately 45 minutes to complete and features 12 information panels located across eight sites. Read more: Russell Martin outlines Rangers ambitions in Celtic comparison Train station on Glasgow line renamed ahead of Kylie Minogue's OVO Hydro show Robin Propper to leave Rangers after just one season - reports On June 2, the trail was officially launched, with representatives from all partner organisations and students from Lanark Grammar School present. The new trail is designed to support school group learning, introducing learners to core themes of heritage, environment, and hydro-electricity. (Image: Supplied) While it is primarily intended for educational purposes, the trail is open to all visitors. Michael Shanks, MP for Rutherglen and Minister for Energy, said: "This exciting new trail showcases New Lanark's incredible heritage in the development of some of our first renewables – an early marker of Scotland's potential to generate clean power. "Hydro schemes continue to play a critical role in our energy mix, and being able to see the journey of this technology through the centuries is a great opportunity." Sarah Cameron, Scotland community manager at Drax, said: "Drax are delighted to support the development of the Power Trail, as our Lanark Hydro scheme approaches its 100th anniversary. "We hope all visitors following the trail enjoy learning about how Bonnington Power Station operates using the River Clyde." Sylvia Russell, chairman of Lanark Community Development Trust, said: "We are also very grateful to Drax and SSE for their generous grant funding. "We hope that visitors to New Lanark will find the new trail interesting and informative and that school groups will make use of the excellent STEM teaching resources."
BBC News
29-05-2025
- General
- BBC News
'No regret' killer jailed for 22 years after knife murder
A man who said he had no regrets after stabbing an old school friend to death has been jailed for a minimum of 22 Kelly, 29, attacked 31-year-old Chris McMahon at the victim's flat in Lanark on 4 October repeatedly stabbed father-of-two Mr McMahon in his neck and chest, hit him with a bottle and poured bleach into his sentencing at the High Court in Kilmarnock, Lady Hood called Kelly's actions "brutal, sustained and deadly". Kelly had been due to stand trial at the High Court in Glasgow but pleaded guilty to murder through his KC Richard killer, who already had a history of violence, was given a life sentence and will serve a minimum of 22 years in jail. 'No remorse' The court previously heard how neighbours of Mr McMahon had heard "arguing, banging and furniture being thrown about" on the night of the Wojciech Jajdelski said: "The noise calmed down after a loud scream, which sounded like one of fright."The whole incident lasted about 20 minutes."About an hour later, Kelly called his cousin and said: "I think I have killed him."Kelly was found by police the next made a number of remarks about his victim to officers, including: "I will do the 25 years."I do not regret it one bit. I put bleach in his mouth and everything when he was dead."He later added: "I am guilty. Might as well just get it out the way." Lady Hood said: "You inflicted stab wounds with a knife or similar instrument, struck him on the head with a bottle, and repeatedly stamped on his head causing blunt force trauma injuries. "Disturbingly, you poured bleach or a similar substance into Mr McMahon's mouth – behaviour which you remain unable to explain. "Although you admitted to the police after your murderous attack what you had done, you showed no remorse at all."She added that since being jailed Kelly had accepted full responsibility for the attack which he now "deeply regrets".Mr McMahon's family described him "as a loving man, with contagious energy, and a full life ahead of him"The judge continued: "His family's extreme distress and grief is obvious, as they explain how their lives have been ripped apart. No sentence which I impose will be enough to help Christopher McMahon's family with their loss."Det Ch Insp Campbell Jackson said: "Christopher's family has been left devastated and our thoughts remain with them at this difficult time."I hope this sentence brings at least a degree of closure for them."
