It would appear that there is some confusion about the locations of Kings quarries and depots. Here is a list of those operating in the 1960/70’s as I recall.
WEST: Craignaught Quarry, Dunlop: Middleton Transport depot and Asphalt plant, Lugton (Beith):Kilbirnie Plant Depot:Highcraig Quarry, Johnstone:Loanhead Quarry, Beith:Reilly Quarry, Bishopton: Boylestone Quarry, Barrhead:Croy Quarry, Kilsyth:Gartshore Asphalt plant, Twechar:Downiebrae Plant Depot, Rutherglen:Lyonston Sand Pit, Maybole: Avonside Sand Pit, Strathaven: Coatsgate Quarry, Beattock: Barnhill Sand Quarry, Moffat: Barlockhart Quarry, Kirkcudbright.
EAST: Craigpark Quarry, Ratho: Kaimes Quarry, Kirknewton: East End Sand Quarry, Carstairs:Craighouse Quarry, Earlston: Earlston Plant and transport Depot: Gilmerton Plant Depot, Edinburgh: Lasswade transport Garage, Edinburgh.
NORTH:Cunmont Quarry, Dundee: Forfar Transport Depot: Newtyle Transport Depot. Briggs, Dundee.
I am endeavouring to compile a history of Kings Vehicles, and if I get enough then I may try to publish a book and/or a web site. Any photos that anyone may have would be very welcome. At present I have approx 60.
Thanks
Kings History
Hi Bonkey Is this the KINGS you are on about.
JOHN
Hello Bonkey
photos of Kings vehicle in the company colours 1950/60 approx.
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Hello Bonkey
Woops! Clearly a learner HGV driver with this photo business. This picture was missing from previous message!
Here’s one of a King’s truck, Kings and Co (Contractors) Ltd laying Wearing Course on the runway section of the new Renfrew By Pass, which ran through the Old Renfrew Airport, from the Derbyshire Stone Magazine Spring 1968…
