Rutherglen and Cambuslang have a rich and colourful history dating back many centuries. These two towns have witnessed some really important events in Scottish history.

Carrick McDonald has been putting together some programmes about local history for CamGlen Radio. In these programmes he will be looking back at the two towns, in times gone by, exploring the castles, factories, coalmines and churches of the past, and at the lives of the men and women who are part of our rich local history.

If you have any suggestions for a programme or would like to contribute please email history@camglenradio.org

Cat Gibson interviewed local author Dorothy Connor who talks about her book, Our Everyday Heroes, which tells the remarkable story of her family from the outbreak of World War 1 to the present day.

Carrick speaks with Socialist activist Bill Bonnar talks about the dramatic events which took place in the heart of Glasgow 100 years ago, and in the view of some, almost triggered a revolution in Great Britain.

Members of the People's Past, Peoples Future group, share with us their memories of growing up in, working in and living in these iconic and much loved buildings, and sing songs they remember from these times gone by. 

Carrick has the story of the comemmoration of the men from Rutherglen and Cambuslang who fought in the Spanish Civil War as members of the International Brigade.