Notice - Scottish Oils Ltd Shale Discontinuation
code: LVSAV2010.053
Description
Notice from Scottish Oils Ltd regarding the position of the Scottish Shale Oil Industry, dated 2 April 1958. Marked as not for publication before Thursday 3rd April 1958.
The notice announces the discontinuation of less economical shale seams and a probable further reduction of throughput at Niddry Castle Oil Works resulting in the initial redundancy in the order of 100 employees, rising to approximately 300 in 6 months time.
Former property of George Reid
George Reid (1889-1990), 17 Greendykes Road, Broxburn worked at: Oakbank Oil Works, 1908 to 1931, Evaporating Plant & Retort Shift Foreman; Oakbank Oil Works, 1932, Demolition Manager; Hopetoun Oil Works, 1932 to 1943, Relief Foreman & Foreman; Hopetoun Oil Works, 1943 to 1946, Manager; Hayscraig Quarry & Hopetoun Oil Works, 1949 to 1953, Manager & Demolition Manager; Roman Camp Oil Works, 1953 to 1959, Manager & Demolition Manager