Scotland's Brick and Tile Manufacturing Industry

Found by Ian Suddaby on the site of the old Manuel Brickworks, Whitecross. This example is not in my possession. Craigend Brick and Tile Works, Muiravonside, Stirlingshire. . . .

Found by Ian Suddaby in the Manuel Burn at the old Craigend Colliery site. This example is not in my possession. This fire brick is either a product of Craigend Brick and Tile Works or possibly Craigend Refractories, Muiravonside, Falkirk. . . .

Found by Ian Suddaby in the Manuel Burn at the old Craigend Colliery site. This example is not in my possession. This fire brick is very likely to be a product of the Craigend Brick and Tile Works, Muiravonside, Stirlingshire rather the Craigend Refractories. Early references to the works suggest they did make fire bricks…

Winchburgh Brickworks, Winchburgh, West Lothian. Canmore 1867 – Winchburgh – A case study of village settlement in the Lothians shale field by John R. Meikle 1973 – Brickworks established? … Their demand for buildings and yards were met by the construction of the Winchburgh Brickworks in 1867 … It appears that the initial workforce of…

Found in Ardeer, Ayrshire. Craigend Brick and Tile Works, Muiravonside, Stirlingshire. . . . .  

Found in Paisley. This fire brick is either a product of Craigend Refractories, Muiravonside, Falkirk or possibly the Craigend Brick and Tile Works. . . . .    

Canmore Early 1850’s – Early in the ‘fifties (1850’s) the deceased, James Dougal, joined with his brother, Mr John Dougal and others in a lease of Craigend Brickworks, south of Polmont Station, which J & J Dougall carried on successfully of 19 years. 1851 – Craigend Brickworks were erected possibly erected by James Dougal. 11/12/1851…

Please note the variations in the spelling of Drumkilbo. Below – 11/04/1845 and  09/06/1845 – Glasgow Herald – Estate of Drumkilbo for sale including a brick and tile works on the Estate which may be wrought to any extent. Below – 15/05/1856 – Fife Herald – Drumkilbo Tile and Brick Works to let. Current tennant…

Found Manuel Works, Whitecross. An early Craigend – no frog. Craigend Brick and Tile Works, Muiravonside, Stirlingshire. . . .

Found Manuel Works, Whitecross. This is an oversized brick. Craigend Brick and Tile Works, Muiravonside, Stirlingshire. . . .