James Aitken & Co (Falkirk) Ltd

James Aitken & Co (Falkirk) Ltd, 17 Lint Riggs, Falkirk (formerly Stirlingshire)

Founded by James Aitken in 1740. Registered June 1900.

In 1936, they acquired T. Y. Paterson & Co. Ltd of Edinburgh and Glasgow.

Acquired by United Caledonian Breweries (Northern Breweries of Great Britain Ltd) in September 1960.

Brewing ceased in 1966, and the site is now occupied by a supermarket.

• List of James Aitken & Co (Falkirk) Ltd pubs

The brewery features in The Noted Breweries of Great Britain and Ireland by Alfred Barnard published 1890.

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Entry in the Trade Mark Registry Registration No  : 9,371 Description  : Capital "A" & signature in full Date of Application  : 26/10/1876 Used Prior to 1875?  : 12/13 years Registration No  : 13,674 Description  : Peacock in a circle Date of Application  : 14/11/1877 Used Prior to 1875?  : NO Registration No  : 15,086 Description  : Youth in sea clutching life belt bearing A's pale ale Date of Application  : 27/7/1878 Used Prior to 1875?  : NO Registration No  : 187,662 Description  : Nun's head Date of Application  : 17/05/1895 Used Prior to 1875?  : NO