Identity area
Reference code
MS 86/27
Title
Tay Spinners Ltd, Glenrothes
Date(s)
- 1962-1970 (Creation)
Level of description
Sub-fonds
Extent and medium
1 box (0.28 linear metres).
Context area
Name of creator
Biographical history
Incorporated in 1964, the company was created out of the combined interests of A & S Henry & Co (Dundee) Ltd, Robertson Industrial Textiles (then a subsidiary of Unijute Ltd) James Scott & Sons Ltd (producing company of Mid Wynd Holding Co Ltd), and Marshall & Brush Ltd. Their aim was the establishment of a synthetic face yarn spinning mill, which was ultimately built at Glenrothes. Production at the factory began in 1966, and continued until 1974, at which point the company was wholly owned by Scott & Robertson Ltd. The plant was sold off in 1977.
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Archival history
Content and structure area
Scope and content
Files compiled by A & S Henry & Co (Dundee) Ltd, relating to the formation and subsequent affairs of Tay Spinners Ltd, Viewfield Estate, Glenrothes 1964-1970; plans 1962-1965.
Accruals
Not expected
System of arrangement
Usually chronological within series.
Conditions of access and use area
Conditions governing access
Open for consultation subject to preservation requirements. Access must also conform to the restrictions of the Data Protection Act (2018), General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR, 2018) and any other relevant legislation or restrictions. Clinical information is closed for 100 years.
Conditions governing reproduction
Reproduction is available subject to preservation requirements. Charges may be made for this service, and copyright and other restrictions may apply; please check with the Duty Archivist.
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Paper
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Description control area
Description identifier
MS 86/27
Rules and/or conventions used
Description compiled in line with the following standards: International Council on Archives, ISAD(G) General International Standard Archival Description; International Council on Archives, ISAAR(CPF): International Standard Archival Authority Record for Corporate Bodies, Persons, and Families; National Council on Archives, Rules for the Construction of Personal, Place and Corporate Names, 1997
Status
Catalogued
Dates of creation revision deletion
Language(s)
- English