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 Ltd (see 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