"In an historical survey being taken of the district and its habits, customs, place-names, industry and changes which have taken place in the last hundred years it has been discovered that Baillieston seems to be very poor in records of the past. It is thought probable that the village was a weaving community prior to the era of mining when it was surrounded by collieries. The closure of the pits is bringing new changes in its wake and with transport improvement, local identity is being lost and the village is slowly becoming a suburb of Glasgow. One of the most colourful characters is the “Black Lady” whose spirit is supposed to linger in the Bluebell Woods at Ellismuir. It is alleged that a  member of the family living at the ‘Big Hoose” at Bredisholm Estate can still be traced. He joined the Crusaders and, according to the legend, brought home a bride of swarthy complexion from the East. The coldness of the climate and the austerity of the Scot was too much for her and she pined away and died. There is also ample scope for speculation at the “Hangmen’s Brae”. Nobody knows the why or wherefore of the name or whether it was related to “Crosshill”. There was also the Whisky Pit at Broomhouse, although it is certain that only water was pumped out of it. These are just a few of the items on which the older generation might be able to supply additional information."

- Airdrie & Coatbridge Advertiser 19 February 1949