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Scottish & Newcastle Breweries

June 21, 2017 by John Gorevan Leave a Comment

£70,000 Extension to Brewery…

In August 1970 it was reported that Scottish & Newcastle Breweries were to send £70,000 extending their brewery at 57 Holyrood Road, Edinburgh. Warrant to carry out the work was granted by Edinburgh Dean of Guild Court, but it was pointed out that the matter was still subject to planning committee approval.

The company were also granted warrant to alter their bottling hall at Dundas Street at a cost of £35,000.

Mr Jack Foy of Scottish & Newcastle 1970

In centre is W. Devlin, area sales manager.

In the News 1970.

Mr. Jack Foy, who has just retired after 33 years in the trade, being presented with a wallet of notes by Mr. J.R.B. Kean, West of Scotland branch manager, Scottish & Newcastle Breweries.

McVey, Daniel

June 21, 2017 by John Gorevan 1 Comment

Of Messrs., Maclay & Company, Thistle Brewery, Alloa.

In 1853 Mr Daniel McVey was born in the village of Callander, he was educated at the village school, he came from a good Scottish stock of farmers for generations in the area. After leaving school he was apprenticed to the well-known firm of Messrs D & J McEwan, grocers and wine merchants, Callander and Stirling, with whom he served his time and was fortunate in completing it in such a way as to gain their commendation. He left for Glasgow to find his fortune and entering the employment of Messrs. James Keppie & Company, tobacco manufacturers, for two years he was engaged in the office of the firm, during which time he so gained the confidence of the principals that he was started to travel under the age of twenty, a thing almost unheard of in those days.

Perhaps he was the youngest traveller on the road, he gained so much experience here. Ultimately the business was sold, and Mr McVey was appointed to travel for Messrs., Melvin & Company, Brewers, Edinburgh, taking the Scotch and North of England journeys. That he was a most successful traveller may be inferred from the fact that he remained with them for the long period of fifteen years. When the Thistle Brewery was purchased by Messrs. Maclay & Company he joined that firm, where he remained for years.

In his spare time he was fond of horses and dogs, he was a thorough judge of them and had been a successful competitor with both, while he was a keen curler in the rinks of the Rabbie Burns and Northern Clubs. He was a deacon and a free presses and belonged among many others, to that ancient society the Anderston Weavers.

Agents, Breweries and Distillers.

April 6, 2017 by John Gorevan Leave a Comment

Agents, Breweries and Distillers.

Glasgow Visitors to Harp Lager.

A party of licensees’ from Glasgow who visited the Harp Lager Brewery in Edinburgh were welcomed by Mr. A. T. Wilson, Scottish sales manager, Harp Lager, and accompanied by Mr. D. Crines, Scottish & Newcastle Breweries Ltd., and Mr. R. Simpson, Arthur Guinness Son & Co. Ltd.

Pictured at the brewery, before lunching at the Barnton Hotel are: Mr. and Mrs. J. McDevitt, 39 Houston Street, Glasgow; Mr. J. Lynd and Miss Lynd, 73 West Princess Street, Glasgow; Mr. J. Hastings and partner, 1097 Pollokshaws Road, Glasgow; Mr. & Mrs. Alexander, 158 Main Street, Bridgeton, Glasgow; Mr. John Hutton and Mr. Craigen, 163 Maxwelltown Avenue, East Kilbride; Mr. R. Shirley, The Moorings, Arrochar; Mr. and Mrs. J. Dunne, Darnley Street, Glasgow; Mr. Wilson; Mr. Crines; and Mr. Simpson. 1973.

In the News 1974…

Mt. Terry Doherty. 1974.

Harp Lager Ltd., announce the appointment of Mr. Terry Doherty as sales manager for Scotland and North-East England, following the retirement of Mr. A. T. Wilson.

Terry Doherty joined Harp in May 1973, following a successful sales career in Guinness, with whom he was latterly administrator for Scotland and North-East England. 1974.

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In the News 1974…

Brothers who are not rivals.

Meet two brothers in the licensed trade, Tom (left) and Lockhart Ferguson. But they are not rivals. For Tom is on the brewery side as managing director of Whitbread (Scotland) Ltd., while Lockhart is sales director of the champagne and wines firm of H. Parrot & Co. Ltd.

Parrot, agents for the well-known champagne house, Veuve Cliquot, gave a luncheon in Glasgow last week for a few trade friend to sample their Louis Latour Burgundy, Trimbach Alsace and Anheuser Nahe wines.

After the excellent quality of the wines shown was praised, guests were served with Parrot’s Premier family reserve cognac. 1974.

Messrs. John Haig & Co., distillers, Markinch, sent out a blotter which formed a capital advertisement for their celebrated “Glenleven” whisky, 1893. There was a verse for every month in the year, and the rhythm is after the style of Longfellow’s stirring poem, “Excelsior,” which had been ingeniously paraphrased to suit the occasion. For example:- “Tis nectar for the gods, he said; Before my weary way I trend, I’ll stand with pleasure glasses round, I’m more than happy now I’ve found- Glenleven.”

Latest headgear at Grant’s annual lunch

All the ladies were wearing fancy hats at this annual lunch, of Grant & Sons Ltd, Glasgow. 1972.

Laing alex, Whyte and MacKay Ltd.

In the News 1974…

Matthew Lamont, better known as Callum, has taken up a new appointment with Peter Thomson (Perth) Ltd., that of product manager, table wines. His duties will be mainly concerned with wine development and marketing.

Before joining Thomson’s three years ago, Mr Lamont was in business on his own account in Irvine. He and his wife have four of a family, and have now made their home in Abernethy.

A good deal of Mr. Lamont’s time will be spent helping hoteliers with their wine lists, and he will be prepared to travel anywhere in Scotland to assist with wine problems.

Mr C C Holmen, head manager of the brewing department at Carlsberg.

McVey daniel. of Messrs. Maclay & Company, Thistle Brewery, Alloa.

Kenneth Ross, managing director of Wm. Sanderson & Son Ltd. 1974.

Scottish & Newcastle Breweries.

Strathisla Distillery.

Teachers.

Tennent Caledonian Breweries.

White Horse Distillers Ltd.

White james, Glasgow, Agent for McEwan’s, Edinburgh, Brewery.

Whyte & Mackay.