Three Motherwell tower blocks demolished as 'historic moment' explosion caught on video

Three Motherwell tower blocks demolished as 'historic moment' explosion caught on video

The trigger button was pressed by 91-year-old Danny Devine, a former caretaker who worked in the blocks for 25 years - and brother to the late singer Sydney Devine.

Motherwell tower block trio demolished : December 2025 : News : Architecture in profile the building environment in Scotland

Three Motherwell tower blocks have met their end after a spectacular coordinated weekend blowdown. Thompsons of Prudhoe dynamited the Draffen, Allan, and Coursington towers , which offered 351 homes between them. North Lanarkshire Council's chief housing officer, Stephen Llewellyn, said: "We’re now looking ahead to the next chapter, clearing the site and preparing it for...

Motherwell towers successfully demolished

THREE of Motherwell’s tallest residential towers have been demolished following a planned blowdown on Sunday. The three 20-storey blocks – Draffen, Allan, and Coursington towers – were built between 1969 and 1970. They provided 351 homes over the past five decades. The demolition followed months of careful planning to ensure the safety of residents, businesses, and the surrounding area. Exclusion zones were in place from 8.30am to 4.00pm, coveri…