James Aitken & Co (Falkirk) Ltd

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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 Northern Breweries of Great Britain Ltd in September 1960.

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


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


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