Calton Brick and Tile Works, Glasgow
— 01/11/20191799 – William Muir and Co, brick and tyle makers, Calton, Glasgow.
Mid Calder Brickworks, West Lothian.
Below- 07/04/1764 – Caledonian Mercury … Mid Calder … Wanted also a person well skilled in making brick and tiles who is desired to send to the above Alexander Menzies, a note of his lowest demand per thousand for making thereof, and of the days wages demanded by him for searching for proper materials.
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