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Brora, Woollen Mill
Engineering Works (19th Century) (1875)-(1890), Mill (Late 19th Century)-(1998)
Site Name Brora, Woollen Mill
Classification Engineering Works (19th Century) (1875)-(1890), Mill (Late 19th Century)-(1998)
Alternative Name(s) Duke Of Sutherland's Engineering Works; Hunters Of Brora, Old Mill; Sutherland Woollen Mill
Canmore ID 6980
Site Number NC90SW 9
NGR NC 9052 0415
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
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New Loom Flat: View of Re-beaming Machine being operated by Colin Dent, who is using a portable knotting machine
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
25/6/1997
© Crown Copyright: HES
![Warehouse (building 4): View of finished goods, including rolls of cloth (centre) and folded cloth (right) [the building numbers in brackets refer to the itemised plan, D33088]](http://i.rcahms.gov.uk/canmore/l/SC02569593.jpg)
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Warehouse (building 4): View of finished goods, including rolls of cloth (centre) and folded cloth (right) [the building numbers in brackets refer to the itemised plan, D33088]
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
25/6/1997
© Crown Copyright: HES
![Twisting Department (in building 19C): view of one of two twisting machines, made by Gemmell & Dunsmore [the building numbers in brackets refer to the itemised plan, D33088]](http://i.rcahms.gov.uk/canmore/l/SC02569600.jpg)
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Twisting Department (in building 19C): view of one of two twisting machines, made by Gemmell & Dunsmore [the building numbers in brackets refer to the itemised plan, D33088]
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
25/6/1997
© Crown Copyright: HES
![Old Loom Flat (building 10): interior view from S, showing building is now used as wool store [the building numbers in brackets refer to the itemised plan, D33088]](http://i.rcahms.gov.uk/canmore/l/SC02569608.jpg)
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Old Loom Flat (building 10): interior view from S, showing building is now used as wool store [the building numbers in brackets refer to the itemised plan, D33088]
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
25/6/1997
© Crown Copyright: HES
![Cloth Finishing (ground floor of building 5): detail of 'Moser' blanket finishing machine, made by the Moser Machine Company, Manchester (frame by James Tomlinson, Soho Works, Rochdale) [the building numbers in brackets refer to the itemised plan, D33088]](http://i.rcahms.gov.uk/canmore/l/SC02569614.jpg)
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Cloth Finishing (ground floor of building 5): detail of 'Moser' blanket finishing machine, made by the Moser Machine Company, Manchester (frame by James Tomlinson, Soho Works, Rochdale) [the building numbers in brackets refer to the itemised plan, D33088]
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
25/6/1997
© Crown Copyright: HES
![View from NW of Old Loom Flat (now Wool Store, and building 10), and to left, Yarn Washing and Drying Department, with Cloth Finishing Department on upper floor (building 5) [the building numbers in brackets refer to the itemised plan, D33088]](http://i.rcahms.gov.uk/canmore/l/SC02569644.jpg)
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View from NW of Old Loom Flat (now Wool Store, and building 10), and to left, Yarn Washing and Drying Department, with Cloth Finishing Department on upper floor (building 5) [the building numbers in brackets refer to the itemised plan, D33088]
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
25/6/1997
© Crown Copyright: HES
![Copy of itemised site plan showing layout of factory prior to closure and transfer to new factory [All building numbers on this plan refer to numbers in barckets in photographs D18039-18112]](http://i.rcahms.gov.uk/canmore/l/SC02569696.jpg)
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Copy of itemised site plan showing layout of factory prior to closure and transfer to new factory [All building numbers on this plan refer to numbers in barckets in photographs D18039-18112]
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
25/6/1997
© Crown Copyright: HES
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Aerial view of Brora and River Brora, East Sutherland, looking SE.
Papers of James Sloan Bone, landscape historian, Inverness, Highland, Scotland
28/1/1998
© Copyright: NOSAS (James S Bone Collection). Courtesy of HES.
![Teazing Department (building 42): view of larger of two teazing machine, with dyed wool (foreground) ready to be loaded [the building numbers in brackets refer to the itemised plan, D33088]](http://i.rcahms.gov.uk/canmore/l/SC02569603.jpg)
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Teazing Department (building 42): view of larger of two teazing machine, with dyed wool (foreground) ready to be loaded [the building numbers in brackets refer to the itemised plan, D33088]
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
25/6/1997
© Crown Copyright: HES
![Teazing Department (building 42): view of larger of two teazing machine, with wool (foreground) ready to be loaded [the building numbers in brackets refer to the itemised plan, D33088]](http://i.rcahms.gov.uk/canmore/l/SC02569604.jpg)
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Teazing Department (building 42): view of larger of two teazing machine, with wool (foreground) ready to be loaded [the building numbers in brackets refer to the itemised plan, D33088]
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
25/6/1997
© Crown Copyright: HES
![Stenter (building 6): detail of feed end of stenter machine [the building numbers in brackets refer to the itemised plan, D33088]](http://i.rcahms.gov.uk/canmore/l/SC02569619.jpg)
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Stenter (building 6): detail of feed end of stenter machine [the building numbers in brackets refer to the itemised plan, D33088]
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
25/6/1997
© Crown Copyright: HES
![Carding Flat (building 19): view of feed end of one of seven card sets [the building numbers in brackets refer to the itemised plan, D33088]](http://i.rcahms.gov.uk/canmore/l/SC02569627.jpg)
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Carding Flat (building 19): view of feed end of one of seven card sets [the building numbers in brackets refer to the itemised plan, D33088]
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
25/6/1997
© Crown Copyright: HES
![View from SSE of Offices (buildings 2, 3 and 3A) adjacent to main gates [the building numbers in brackets refer to the itemised plan, D33088] [the building numbers in brackets refer to the itemised plan, D33088]](http://i.rcahms.gov.uk/canmore/l/SC02569634.jpg)
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View from SSE of Offices (buildings 2, 3 and 3A) adjacent to main gates [the building numbers in brackets refer to the itemised plan, D33088] [the building numbers in brackets refer to the itemised plan, D33088]
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
25/6/1997
© Crown Copyright: HES
![View from WSW of S side of central block of works, including (left to right) former Canteen (building 11), Old Loom Flat (now a wool store, building 10), 'Warehouse' (building 4), Offices (buildings 2 and 3), and (far right) Gatehouse (building 1) [the building numbers in brackets refer to the itemised plan, D33088]](http://i.rcahms.gov.uk/canmore/l/SC02569636.jpg)
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View from WSW of S side of central block of works, including (left to right) former Canteen (building 11), Old Loom Flat (now a wool store, building 10), 'Warehouse' (building 4), Offices (buildings 2 and 3), and (far right) Gatehouse (building 1) [the building numbers in brackets refer to the itemised plan, D33088]
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
25/6/1997
© Crown Copyright: HES
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Brora, Woollen Mill, NC90SW 9, Ordnance Survey index card, Recto
Records of the Ordnance Survey, Southampton, Hampshire, England
c. 1958
© Crown Copyright: HES (Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division)
![Yarn Store (building 31): detail of shelves and yarn samples [the numbers in brackets refer to the itemised plan, D33088]](http://i.rcahms.gov.uk/canmore/l/SC02569582.jpg)
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Yarn Store (building 31): detail of shelves and yarn samples [the numbers in brackets refer to the itemised plan, D33088]
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
25/6/1997
© Crown Copyright: HES
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New Loom Flat: Detail of Drawing Machine, used to prepare combs for looms
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
25/6/1997
© Crown Copyright: HES
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New Loom Flat: View of one of six Vamatex Looms, each fitted with darning tables to allow weavers to attend to minor imperfections in the cloth
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
25/6/1997
© Crown Copyright: HES
![Wool Blending Department (in Wool Store, building 27A): detail of wool blending machine [the numbers in brackets refer to the itemised plan, D33088]](http://i.rcahms.gov.uk/canmore/l/SC02569588.jpg)
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Wool Blending Department (in Wool Store, building 27A): detail of wool blending machine [the numbers in brackets refer to the itemised plan, D33088]
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
25/6/1997
© Crown Copyright: HES
![Dye House (building 8/9): view of tubs containing recently dyed yarn, emptied from dye-pod (in background to left). A piece-dyeing machine can also be seen (background right) [the building numbers in brackets refer to the itemised plan, D33088]](http://i.rcahms.gov.uk/canmore/l/SC02569606.jpg)
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Dye House (building 8/9): view of tubs containing recently dyed yarn, emptied from dye-pod (in background to left). A piece-dyeing machine can also be seen (background right) [the building numbers in brackets refer to the itemised plan, D33088]
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
25/6/1997
© Crown Copyright: HES
![Shade Room (building 18C): detail of sample card set, and shades of dyed wool in foreground. (There was a larger sample card set to the rear of the room) [the building numbers in brackets refer to the itemised plan, D33088]](http://i.rcahms.gov.uk/canmore/l/SC02569616.jpg)
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Shade Room (building 18C): detail of sample card set, and shades of dyed wool in foreground. (There was a larger sample card set to the rear of the room) [the building numbers in brackets refer to the itemised plan, D33088]
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
25/6/1997
© Crown Copyright: HES
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New Weaving Flat: detail of Sheila Sutherland at one of the six Vamatex loom's darning tables
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
25/6/1997
© Crown Copyright: HES
![Carding Flat (building 19): view of Peter Campbell feeding one of seven sets of cards [the building numbers in brackets refer to the itemised plan, D33088]](http://i.rcahms.gov.uk/canmore/l/SC02569630.jpg)
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Carding Flat (building 19): view of Peter Campbell feeding one of seven sets of cards [the building numbers in brackets refer to the itemised plan, D33088]
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
25/6/1997
© Crown Copyright: HES
![View from S of S side of central block of works, showing red Brora brick construction, and gabled bays of former railway engineering works (now the 'Warehouse' building 4), with Cloth Finishing (upper floor of building 5) in background. [the building numbers in brackets refer to the itemised plan, D33088]](http://i.rcahms.gov.uk/canmore/l/SC02569635.jpg)
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View from S of S side of central block of works, showing red Brora brick construction, and gabled bays of former railway engineering works (now the 'Warehouse' building 4), with Cloth Finishing (upper floor of building 5) in background. [the building numbers in brackets refer to the itemised plan, D33088]
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
25/6/1997
© Crown Copyright: HES
![View from NE of (left) Yarn Store (building 25), and (right) Wool Store (buildings 27 and 27A) [the building numbers in brackets refer to the itemised plan, D33088]](http://i.rcahms.gov.uk/canmore/l/SC02569638.jpg)
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View from NE of (left) Yarn Store (building 25), and (right) Wool Store (buildings 27 and 27A) [the building numbers in brackets refer to the itemised plan, D33088]
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
25/6/1997
© Crown Copyright: HES
![View from SW of Spinning Office (building 18D), Knop Store (building 18B), Shade Room (building 18C), Wool Drying Dept (building 17), and Wool Stores (buildings 18A and 18). In the background are the Carding Flats (building 19 and 19A) [the building numbers in brackets refer to the itemised plan, D33088]](http://i.rcahms.gov.uk/canmore/l/SC02569645.jpg)
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View from SW of Spinning Office (building 18D), Knop Store (building 18B), Shade Room (building 18C), Wool Drying Dept (building 17), and Wool Stores (buildings 18A and 18). In the background are the Carding Flats (building 19 and 19A) [the building numbers in brackets refer to the itemised plan, D33088]
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
25/6/1997
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 436653
Scan of D 18071. View showing pair of Asa Lees of Oldham mules in action.
25/7/1995
© RCAHMS
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New Loom Flat: Detail of sample warping machine (made by Hergeth), with Warping Machine in background
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
25/6/1997
© Crown Copyright: HES
![Wool Store (building 27): View showing old IBM time clock [the numbers in brackets refer to the itemised plan, D33088]](http://i.rcahms.gov.uk/canmore/l/SC02569589.jpg)
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Wool Store (building 27): View showing old IBM time clock [the numbers in brackets refer to the itemised plan, D33088]
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
25/6/1997
© Crown Copyright: HES
![Warehouse (building 4): View of finished goods, including rolls of cloth (centre) and folded cloth (right) [the building numbers in brackets refer to the itemised plan, D33088]](http://i.rcahms.gov.uk/canmore/l/SC02569594.jpg)
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Warehouse (building 4): View of finished goods, including rolls of cloth (centre) and folded cloth (right) [the building numbers in brackets refer to the itemised plan, D33088]
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
25/6/1997
© Crown Copyright: HES
![Carding Flat (building 19): view of end of one of seven card sets (with safety guard raised to reveal machinery) [the building numbers in brackets refer to the itemised plan, D33088]](http://i.rcahms.gov.uk/canmore/l/SC02569596.jpg)
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Carding Flat (building 19): view of end of one of seven card sets (with safety guard raised to reveal machinery) [the building numbers in brackets refer to the itemised plan, D33088]
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
25/6/1997
© Crown Copyright: HES
![Old Loom Flat (building 10): interior view from N, showing building is now used as wool store [the building numbers in brackets refer to the itemised plan, D33088]](http://i.rcahms.gov.uk/canmore/l/SC02569609.jpg)
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Old Loom Flat (building 10): interior view from N, showing building is now used as wool store [the building numbers in brackets refer to the itemised plan, D33088]
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
25/6/1997
© Crown Copyright: HES
![Yarn Washing (building 5): detail of scouring machine [the building numbers in brackets refer to the itemised plan, D33088]](http://i.rcahms.gov.uk/canmore/l/SC02569613.jpg)
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Yarn Washing (building 5): detail of scouring machine [the building numbers in brackets refer to the itemised plan, D33088]
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
25/6/1997
© Crown Copyright: HES
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New Weaving Flat: detail of Kathy Gallacher operating 'Perch', checking for flaws in recently woven cloth
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
25/6/1997
© Crown Copyright: HES
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New Weaving Flat: detail of Sybil Sutherland at one of six Vamatex looms
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
25/6/1997
© Crown Copyright: HES
![View from S of (left) Engineers' Workshop (building 24), Boiler House (centre, building 13), and former canteen (building 11) [the building numbers in brackets refer to the itemised plan, D33088]](http://i.rcahms.gov.uk/canmore/l/SC02569639.jpg)
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View from S of (left) Engineers' Workshop (building 24), Boiler House (centre, building 13), and former canteen (building 11) [the building numbers in brackets refer to the itemised plan, D33088]
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
25/6/1997
© Crown Copyright: HES
![Finishing Department (upper floor of building 5): View showing (left to right) cropping machine, folding machine (in use), and checking table [the numbers in brackets refer to the itemised plan, D33088]](http://i.rcahms.gov.uk/canmore/l/SC02569590.jpg)
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Finishing Department (upper floor of building 5): View showing (left to right) cropping machine, folding machine (in use), and checking table [the numbers in brackets refer to the itemised plan, D33088]
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
25/6/1997
© Crown Copyright: HES
![Spinning Department (building 19C): view of pair of Asa Lees of Oldham self-acting mules (made c.1950). Two other sets currently operate in building 19D [the building numbers in brackets refer to the itemised plan, D33088]](http://i.rcahms.gov.uk/canmore/l/SC02569599.jpg)
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Spinning Department (building 19C): view of pair of Asa Lees of Oldham self-acting mules (made c.1950). Two other sets currently operate in building 19D [the building numbers in brackets refer to the itemised plan, D33088]
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
25/6/1997
© Crown Copyright: HES
![Teazing Department (building 42): view of smaller of two teazing machines (made by Walker and Smith of Batley), with storage bins in background [the building numbers in brackets refer to the itemised plan, D33088]](http://i.rcahms.gov.uk/canmore/l/SC02569602.jpg)
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Teazing Department (building 42): view of smaller of two teazing machines (made by Walker and Smith of Batley), with storage bins in background [the building numbers in brackets refer to the itemised plan, D33088]
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
25/6/1997
© Crown Copyright: HES
![Dye House (building 8/9): view of tubs containing recently dyed yarn, emptied from dye-pod (example of one of three in centre background), with hydro-extractor machine (Broadbent of Huddersfield) to right [the building numbers in brackets refer to the itemised plan, D33088]](http://i.rcahms.gov.uk/canmore/l/SC02569605.jpg)
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Dye House (building 8/9): view of tubs containing recently dyed yarn, emptied from dye-pod (example of one of three in centre background), with hydro-extractor machine (Broadbent of Huddersfield) to right [the building numbers in brackets refer to the itemised plan, D33088]
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
25/6/1997
© Crown Copyright: HES
![Dye House (building 8/9): view of tubs containing recently dyed yarn, emptied from dye-pod (in background to left). A piece-dyeing machine can also be seen (background right) [the building numbers in brackets refer to the itemised plan, D33088]](http://i.rcahms.gov.uk/canmore/l/SC02569607.jpg)
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Dye House (building 8/9): view of tubs containing recently dyed yarn, emptied from dye-pod (in background to left). A piece-dyeing machine can also be seen (background right) [the building numbers in brackets refer to the itemised plan, D33088]
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
25/6/1997
© Crown Copyright: HES
![Wool Drying (building 17): Stephen Sutherland unloading the wool drying machine [the building numbers in brackets refer to the itemised plan, D33088]](http://i.rcahms.gov.uk/canmore/l/SC02569611.jpg)
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Wool Drying (building 17): Stephen Sutherland unloading the wool drying machine [the building numbers in brackets refer to the itemised plan, D33088]
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
25/6/1997
© Crown Copyright: HES
![Wool Store (building 27): detail of old IBM time clock [the building numbers in brackets refer to the itemised plan, D33088]](http://i.rcahms.gov.uk/canmore/l/SC02569615.jpg)
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Wool Store (building 27): detail of old IBM time clock [the building numbers in brackets refer to the itemised plan, D33088]
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
25/6/1997
© Crown Copyright: HES
![Teazing House (building 42): view of Sid Gregory operating a wool bale packing machine [the building numbers in brackets refer to the itemised plan, D33088]](http://i.rcahms.gov.uk/canmore/l/SC02569631.jpg)
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Teazing House (building 42): view of Sid Gregory operating a wool bale packing machine [the building numbers in brackets refer to the itemised plan, D33088]
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
25/6/1997
© Crown Copyright: HES
![View from NW of (left) Gatehouse (buildings 1, and 1A), and Garages (buildings 32 and 30) [the building numbers in brackets refer to the itemised plan, D33088]](http://i.rcahms.gov.uk/canmore/l/SC02569637.jpg)
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View from NW of (left) Gatehouse (buildings 1, and 1A), and Garages (buildings 32 and 30) [the building numbers in brackets refer to the itemised plan, D33088]
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
25/6/1997
© Crown Copyright: HES
![View from NW of Boiler House (building 13) and fuel oil tank, with yarn washing/drying and cloth finishing departments (building 5) in background. A wool store (building 20) is visible to right. [the building numbers in brackets refer to the itemised plan, D33088]](http://i.rcahms.gov.uk/canmore/l/SC02569641.jpg)
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View from NW of Boiler House (building 13) and fuel oil tank, with yarn washing/drying and cloth finishing departments (building 5) in background. A wool store (building 20) is visible to right. [the building numbers in brackets refer to the itemised plan, D33088]
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
25/6/1997
© Crown Copyright: HES
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New Loom Flat: View of Warping Machine (note that beam has been removed)
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
25/6/1997
© Crown Copyright: HES
![View from WSW of S side of central block of works, including (left to right) former Canteen (building 11), Old Loom Flat (now a wool store, building 10), 'Warehouse' (building 4), Offices (buildings 2 and 3), and (far right) Gatehouse (building 1) [the building numbers in brackets refer to the itemised plan, D33088]](http://i.rcahms.gov.uk/canmore/l/SC00684510.jpg)
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View from WSW of S side of central block of works, including (left to right) former Canteen (building 11), Old Loom Flat (now a wool store, building 10), 'Warehouse' (building 4), Offices (buildings 2 and 3), and (far right) Gatehouse (building 1) [the building numbers in brackets refer to the itemised plan, D33088]
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
25/6/1997
© Crown Copyright: HES
![Spinning Department (in building 19D): view of one of five Sehlafhorst cone winding machines (used to wind yarn from spinning mule spindles into cones for looms) [the building numbers in brackets refer to the itemised plan, D33088]](http://i.rcahms.gov.uk/canmore/l/SC00684511.jpg)
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Spinning Department (in building 19D): view of one of five Sehlafhorst cone winding machines (used to wind yarn from spinning mule spindles into cones for looms) [the building numbers in brackets refer to the itemised plan, D33088]
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
25/6/1997
© Crown Copyright: HES
![Digital copy of photograph of Yarn Store (building 31): detail of shelves and yarn samples [the numbers in brackets refer to the itemised plan, D33088]](http://i.rcahms.gov.uk/canmore/l/SC01078146.jpg)
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Digital copy of photograph of Yarn Store (building 31): detail of shelves and yarn samples [the numbers in brackets refer to the itemised plan, D33088]
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
25/6/1997
© Crown Copyright: HES
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Digital copy of view from SE of main gates, with central block of works in background, and Offices (buildings 2, 3 and 3A) to right.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
25/6/1997
© Crown Copyright: HES
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New Weaving Flat: detail of sample warping machine (made by Hergeth)
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
25/6/1997
© Crown Copyright: HES
![Carding Flat (building 19): view of feed end of one of seven card sets [the building numbers in brackets refer to the itemised plan, D33088]](http://i.rcahms.gov.uk/canmore/l/SC02569628.jpg)
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Carding Flat (building 19): view of feed end of one of seven card sets [the building numbers in brackets refer to the itemised plan, D33088]
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
25/6/1997
© Crown Copyright: HES
![Teazing House (building 42): view of Sid Gregory operating a wool bale packing machine [the building numbers in brackets refer to the itemised plan, D33088]](http://i.rcahms.gov.uk/canmore/l/SC02569632.jpg)
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Teazing House (building 42): view of Sid Gregory operating a wool bale packing machine [the building numbers in brackets refer to the itemised plan, D33088]
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
25/6/1997
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Brora, Woollen Mill General view from S
Papers of Professor John R Hume, economic and industrial historian, Glasgow, Scotland
1974
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Scan of D 18059. View showing pair of Asa Lees of Oldham mules in action.
26/5/1997
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Scan of D 18098. View from S of S side of central block of works.
25/6/1997
© RCAHMS
![Copy of itemised site plan showing layout of factory prior to closure and transfer to new factory [All building numbers on this plan refer to numbers in barckets in photographs D18039-18112]](http://i.rcahms.gov.uk/canmore/l/SC01574042.jpg)
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Copy of itemised site plan showing layout of factory prior to closure and transfer to new factory [All building numbers on this plan refer to numbers in barckets in photographs D18039-18112]
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
25/6/1997
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New Loom Flat: View of one of six Vamatex Looms, each fitted with darning tables to allow weavers to attend to minor imperfections in the cloth
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
25/6/1997
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![Finishing Department (upper floor of building 5): View of blowing machine (a steam press/decater), made by James Bailey of Slaithwaite [the building numbers in brackets refer to the itemised plan, D33088]](http://i.rcahms.gov.uk/canmore/l/SC02569592.jpg)
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Finishing Department (upper floor of building 5): View of blowing machine (a steam press/decater), made by James Bailey of Slaithwaite [the building numbers in brackets refer to the itemised plan, D33088]
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
25/6/1997
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![Yarn Drying (building 5): detail of end of Fleissner yarn drying machine (made in 1964) [the building numbers in brackets refer to the itemised plan, D33088]](http://i.rcahms.gov.uk/canmore/l/SC02569612.jpg)
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Yarn Drying (building 5): detail of end of Fleissner yarn drying machine (made in 1964) [the building numbers in brackets refer to the itemised plan, D33088]
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
25/6/1997
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![Cloth Finishing Department (building 5, upper floor): detail of brushing machine [the building numbers in brackets refer to the itemised plan, D33088]](http://i.rcahms.gov.uk/canmore/l/SC02569620.jpg)
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Cloth Finishing Department (building 5, upper floor): detail of brushing machine [the building numbers in brackets refer to the itemised plan, D33088]
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
25/6/1997
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New Weaving Flat: detail of Sheila Sutherland at one of the six Vamatex loom's darning tables
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
25/6/1997
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![Carding Flat (building 19): view of Peter Campbell feeding one of seven sets of cards [the building numbers in brackets refer to the itemised plan, D33088]](http://i.rcahms.gov.uk/canmore/l/SC02569629.jpg)
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Carding Flat (building 19): view of Peter Campbell feeding one of seven sets of cards [the building numbers in brackets refer to the itemised plan, D33088]
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
25/6/1997
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![View from W of Spinning Office (building 18D), Knop Store (building 18B), Shade Room (building 18C), Wool Drying Dept (building 17), and Wool Stores (buildings 18A and 18). [the building numbers in brackets refer to the itemised plan, D33088]](http://i.rcahms.gov.uk/canmore/l/SC02569640.jpg)
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View from W of Spinning Office (building 18D), Knop Store (building 18B), Shade Room (building 18C), Wool Drying Dept (building 17), and Wool Stores (buildings 18A and 18). [the building numbers in brackets refer to the itemised plan, D33088]
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
25/6/1997
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![View from ENE of E side of central block of works, incorporating Dye House (building 8/9), Mill House (building 7), and Yarn washing/drying and cloth finishing (building 5, two-storeyed block) [the building numbers in brackets refer to the itemised plan, D33088]](http://i.rcahms.gov.uk/canmore/l/SC02569648.jpg)
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View from ENE of E side of central block of works, incorporating Dye House (building 8/9), Mill House (building 7), and Yarn washing/drying and cloth finishing (building 5, two-storeyed block) [the building numbers in brackets refer to the itemised plan, D33088]
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
25/6/1997
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New Loom Flat: View of one of six Vamatex Looms, each fitted with darning tables to allow weavers to attend to minor imperfections in the cloth
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
25/6/1997
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![Finishing Department (upper floor of building 5): View showing (left to right) cropping machine, folding machine (in use), and checking table [the numbers in brackets refer to the itemised plan, D33088]](http://i.rcahms.gov.uk/canmore/l/SC02569591.jpg)
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Finishing Department (upper floor of building 5): View showing (left to right) cropping machine, folding machine (in use), and checking table [the numbers in brackets refer to the itemised plan, D33088]
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
25/6/1997
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![Mill House (building 7): View of one of two Milling Machines in operation. The building also contains two washing machines (made by George Burns of Galashiels), and a hydro-extractor [the building numbers in brackets refer to the itemised plan, D33088]](http://i.rcahms.gov.uk/canmore/l/SC02569595.jpg)
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Mill House (building 7): View of one of two Milling Machines in operation. The building also contains two washing machines (made by George Burns of Galashiels), and a hydro-extractor [the building numbers in brackets refer to the itemised plan, D33088]
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
25/6/1997
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![Spinning Department (building 19B): view between two Britannia spinning frames [the building numbers in brackets refer to the itemised plan, D33088]](http://i.rcahms.gov.uk/canmore/l/SC02569597.jpg)
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Spinning Department (building 19B): view between two Britannia spinning frames [the building numbers in brackets refer to the itemised plan, D33088]
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
25/6/1997
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![Spinning Department (building 19B): view between two Britannia spinning frames [the building numbers in brackets refer to the itemised plan, D33088]](http://i.rcahms.gov.uk/canmore/l/SC02569598.jpg)
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Spinning Department (building 19B): view between two Britannia spinning frames [the building numbers in brackets refer to the itemised plan, D33088]
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
25/6/1997
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![Spinning Department (in building 19D): view of one of two Sehlafhorst cone winding machines (used to wind yarn from spinning frame tubes into cones for looms) [the building numbers in brackets refer to the itemised plan, D33088]](http://i.rcahms.gov.uk/canmore/l/SC02569601.jpg)
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Spinning Department (in building 19D): view of one of two Sehlafhorst cone winding machines (used to wind yarn from spinning frame tubes into cones for looms) [the building numbers in brackets refer to the itemised plan, D33088]
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
25/6/1997
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![Boiler House (building 13): detail of one of two boilers, fired by heavy oil, and made by John Thomson, Lilybank Works, Glasgow. A second boiler had been stripped down, and was not in use. [the building numbers in brackets refer to the itemised plan, D33088]](http://i.rcahms.gov.uk/canmore/l/SC02569610.jpg)
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Boiler House (building 13): detail of one of two boilers, fired by heavy oil, and made by John Thomson, Lilybank Works, Glasgow. A second boiler had been stripped down, and was not in use. [the building numbers in brackets refer to the itemised plan, D33088]
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
25/6/1997
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![Spinning Department (building 19D): detail of yarn testing machine [the building numbers in brackets refer to the itemised plan, D33088]](http://i.rcahms.gov.uk/canmore/l/SC02569617.jpg)
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Spinning Department (building 19D): detail of yarn testing machine [the building numbers in brackets refer to the itemised plan, D33088]
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
25/6/1997
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![Steam Box (building 29): detail of steam box (door open) [the building numbers in brackets refer to the itemised plan, D33088]](http://i.rcahms.gov.uk/canmore/l/SC02569621.jpg)
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Steam Box (building 29): detail of steam box (door open) [the building numbers in brackets refer to the itemised plan, D33088]
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
25/6/1997
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New Weaving Flat: detail of sample warping machine (made by Hergeth)
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
25/6/1997
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![View from SE of main gates, with central block of works in background, and Offices (buildings 2, 3 and 3A) to right [the building numbers in brackets refer to the itemised plan, D33088]](http://i.rcahms.gov.uk/canmore/l/SC02569633.jpg)
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View from SE of main gates, with central block of works in background, and Offices (buildings 2, 3 and 3A) to right [the building numbers in brackets refer to the itemised plan, D33088]
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
25/6/1997
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![View from W of (right) Old Loom Flat (now Wool Store, and building 10), and to left, Yarn Washing and Drying Department, with Cloth Finishing Department on upper floor (building 5). Part of the Carding Flats (building 19) are just visible to left. [the building numbers in brackets refer to the itemised plan, D33088]](http://i.rcahms.gov.uk/canmore/l/SC02569642.jpg)
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View from W of (right) Old Loom Flat (now Wool Store, and building 10), and to left, Yarn Washing and Drying Department, with Cloth Finishing Department on upper floor (building 5). Part of the Carding Flats (building 19) are just visible to left. [the building numbers in brackets refer to the itemised plan, D33088]
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
25/6/1997
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![View from NW of Old Loom Flat (now Wool Store, and building 10), and to left, Yarn Washing and Drying Department, with Cloth Finishing Department on upper floor (building 5) [the building numbers in brackets refer to the itemised plan, D33088]](http://i.rcahms.gov.uk/canmore/l/SC02569643.jpg)
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View from NW of Old Loom Flat (now Wool Store, and building 10), and to left, Yarn Washing and Drying Department, with Cloth Finishing Department on upper floor (building 5) [the building numbers in brackets refer to the itemised plan, D33088]
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
25/6/1997
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![View from SE of Teazing House (building 42) [the building numbers in brackets refer to the itemised plan, D33088]](http://i.rcahms.gov.uk/canmore/l/SC02569646.jpg)
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View from SE of Teazing House (building 42) [the building numbers in brackets refer to the itemised plan, D33088]
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
25/6/1997
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![View from E of E end of Carding Flats (buildings 19A and 19) [the building numbers in brackets refer to the itemised plan, D33088]](http://i.rcahms.gov.uk/canmore/l/SC02569647.jpg)
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View from E of E end of Carding Flats (buildings 19A and 19) [the building numbers in brackets refer to the itemised plan, D33088]
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
25/6/1997
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![Warehouse (building 4): View of finished goods, including rolls of cloth (centre) and folded cloth (right) [the building numbers in brackets refer to the itemised plan, D33088]](http://i.rcahms.gov.uk/canmore/s/SC02569593.jpg)
![Twisting Department (in building 19C): view of one of two twisting machines, made by Gemmell & Dunsmore [the building numbers in brackets refer to the itemised plan, D33088]](http://i.rcahms.gov.uk/canmore/s/SC02569600.jpg)
![Old Loom Flat (building 10): interior view from S, showing building is now used as wool store [the building numbers in brackets refer to the itemised plan, D33088]](http://i.rcahms.gov.uk/canmore/s/SC02569608.jpg)
![Cloth Finishing (ground floor of building 5): detail of 'Moser' blanket finishing machine, made by the Moser Machine Company, Manchester (frame by James Tomlinson, Soho Works, Rochdale) [the building numbers in brackets refer to the itemised plan, D33088]](http://i.rcahms.gov.uk/canmore/s/SC02569614.jpg)
![View from NW of Old Loom Flat (now Wool Store, and building 10), and to left, Yarn Washing and Drying Department, with Cloth Finishing Department on upper floor (building 5) [the building numbers in brackets refer to the itemised plan, D33088]](http://i.rcahms.gov.uk/canmore/s/SC02569644.jpg)
![Copy of itemised site plan showing layout of factory prior to closure and transfer to new factory [All building numbers on this plan refer to numbers in barckets in photographs D18039-18112]](http://i.rcahms.gov.uk/canmore/s/SC02569696.jpg)
![Teazing Department (building 42): view of larger of two teazing machine, with dyed wool (foreground) ready to be loaded [the building numbers in brackets refer to the itemised plan, D33088]](http://i.rcahms.gov.uk/canmore/s/SC02569603.jpg)
![Teazing Department (building 42): view of larger of two teazing machine, with wool (foreground) ready to be loaded [the building numbers in brackets refer to the itemised plan, D33088]](http://i.rcahms.gov.uk/canmore/s/SC02569604.jpg)
![Stenter (building 6): detail of feed end of stenter machine [the building numbers in brackets refer to the itemised plan, D33088]](http://i.rcahms.gov.uk/canmore/s/SC02569619.jpg)
![Carding Flat (building 19): view of feed end of one of seven card sets [the building numbers in brackets refer to the itemised plan, D33088]](http://i.rcahms.gov.uk/canmore/s/SC02569627.jpg)
![View from SSE of Offices (buildings 2, 3 and 3A) adjacent to main gates [the building numbers in brackets refer to the itemised plan, D33088] [the building numbers in brackets refer to the itemised plan, D33088]](http://i.rcahms.gov.uk/canmore/s/SC02569634.jpg)
![View from WSW of S side of central block of works, including (left to right) former Canteen (building 11), Old Loom Flat (now a wool store, building 10), 'Warehouse' (building 4), Offices (buildings 2 and 3), and (far right) Gatehouse (building 1) [the building numbers in brackets refer to the itemised plan, D33088]](http://i.rcahms.gov.uk/canmore/s/SC02569636.jpg)
![Yarn Store (building 31): detail of shelves and yarn samples [the numbers in brackets refer to the itemised plan, D33088]](http://i.rcahms.gov.uk/canmore/s/SC02569582.jpg)
![Wool Blending Department (in Wool Store, building 27A): detail of wool blending machine [the numbers in brackets refer to the itemised plan, D33088]](http://i.rcahms.gov.uk/canmore/s/SC02569588.jpg)
![Dye House (building 8/9): view of tubs containing recently dyed yarn, emptied from dye-pod (in background to left). A piece-dyeing machine can also be seen (background right) [the building numbers in brackets refer to the itemised plan, D33088]](http://i.rcahms.gov.uk/canmore/s/SC02569606.jpg)
![Shade Room (building 18C): detail of sample card set, and shades of dyed wool in foreground. (There was a larger sample card set to the rear of the room) [the building numbers in brackets refer to the itemised plan, D33088]](http://i.rcahms.gov.uk/canmore/s/SC02569616.jpg)
![Carding Flat (building 19): view of Peter Campbell feeding one of seven sets of cards [the building numbers in brackets refer to the itemised plan, D33088]](http://i.rcahms.gov.uk/canmore/s/SC02569630.jpg)
![View from S of S side of central block of works, showing red Brora brick construction, and gabled bays of former railway engineering works (now the 'Warehouse' building 4), with Cloth Finishing (upper floor of building 5) in background. [the building numbers in brackets refer to the itemised plan, D33088]](http://i.rcahms.gov.uk/canmore/s/SC02569635.jpg)
![View from NE of (left) Yarn Store (building 25), and (right) Wool Store (buildings 27 and 27A) [the building numbers in brackets refer to the itemised plan, D33088]](http://i.rcahms.gov.uk/canmore/s/SC02569638.jpg)
![View from SW of Spinning Office (building 18D), Knop Store (building 18B), Shade Room (building 18C), Wool Drying Dept (building 17), and Wool Stores (buildings 18A and 18). In the background are the Carding Flats (building 19 and 19A) [the building numbers in brackets refer to the itemised plan, D33088]](http://i.rcahms.gov.uk/canmore/s/SC02569645.jpg)
![Wool Store (building 27): View showing old IBM time clock [the numbers in brackets refer to the itemised plan, D33088]](http://i.rcahms.gov.uk/canmore/s/SC02569589.jpg)
![Warehouse (building 4): View of finished goods, including rolls of cloth (centre) and folded cloth (right) [the building numbers in brackets refer to the itemised plan, D33088]](http://i.rcahms.gov.uk/canmore/s/SC02569594.jpg)
![Carding Flat (building 19): view of end of one of seven card sets (with safety guard raised to reveal machinery) [the building numbers in brackets refer to the itemised plan, D33088]](http://i.rcahms.gov.uk/canmore/s/SC02569596.jpg)
![Old Loom Flat (building 10): interior view from N, showing building is now used as wool store [the building numbers in brackets refer to the itemised plan, D33088]](http://i.rcahms.gov.uk/canmore/s/SC02569609.jpg)
![Yarn Washing (building 5): detail of scouring machine [the building numbers in brackets refer to the itemised plan, D33088]](http://i.rcahms.gov.uk/canmore/s/SC02569613.jpg)
![View from S of (left) Engineers' Workshop (building 24), Boiler House (centre, building 13), and former canteen (building 11) [the building numbers in brackets refer to the itemised plan, D33088]](http://i.rcahms.gov.uk/canmore/s/SC02569639.jpg)
![Finishing Department (upper floor of building 5): View showing (left to right) cropping machine, folding machine (in use), and checking table [the numbers in brackets refer to the itemised plan, D33088]](http://i.rcahms.gov.uk/canmore/s/SC02569590.jpg)
![Spinning Department (building 19C): view of pair of Asa Lees of Oldham self-acting mules (made c.1950). Two other sets currently operate in building 19D [the building numbers in brackets refer to the itemised plan, D33088]](http://i.rcahms.gov.uk/canmore/s/SC02569599.jpg)
![Teazing Department (building 42): view of smaller of two teazing machines (made by Walker and Smith of Batley), with storage bins in background [the building numbers in brackets refer to the itemised plan, D33088]](http://i.rcahms.gov.uk/canmore/s/SC02569602.jpg)
![Dye House (building 8/9): view of tubs containing recently dyed yarn, emptied from dye-pod (example of one of three in centre background), with hydro-extractor machine (Broadbent of Huddersfield) to right [the building numbers in brackets refer to the itemised plan, D33088]](http://i.rcahms.gov.uk/canmore/s/SC02569605.jpg)
![Dye House (building 8/9): view of tubs containing recently dyed yarn, emptied from dye-pod (in background to left). A piece-dyeing machine can also be seen (background right) [the building numbers in brackets refer to the itemised plan, D33088]](http://i.rcahms.gov.uk/canmore/s/SC02569607.jpg)
![Wool Drying (building 17): Stephen Sutherland unloading the wool drying machine [the building numbers in brackets refer to the itemised plan, D33088]](http://i.rcahms.gov.uk/canmore/s/SC02569611.jpg)
![Wool Store (building 27): detail of old IBM time clock [the building numbers in brackets refer to the itemised plan, D33088]](http://i.rcahms.gov.uk/canmore/s/SC02569615.jpg)
![Teazing House (building 42): view of Sid Gregory operating a wool bale packing machine [the building numbers in brackets refer to the itemised plan, D33088]](http://i.rcahms.gov.uk/canmore/s/SC02569631.jpg)
![View from NW of (left) Gatehouse (buildings 1, and 1A), and Garages (buildings 32 and 30) [the building numbers in brackets refer to the itemised plan, D33088]](http://i.rcahms.gov.uk/canmore/s/SC02569637.jpg)
![View from NW of Boiler House (building 13) and fuel oil tank, with yarn washing/drying and cloth finishing departments (building 5) in background. A wool store (building 20) is visible to right. [the building numbers in brackets refer to the itemised plan, D33088]](http://i.rcahms.gov.uk/canmore/s/SC02569641.jpg)
![View from WSW of S side of central block of works, including (left to right) former Canteen (building 11), Old Loom Flat (now a wool store, building 10), 'Warehouse' (building 4), Offices (buildings 2 and 3), and (far right) Gatehouse (building 1) [the building numbers in brackets refer to the itemised plan, D33088]](http://i.rcahms.gov.uk/canmore/s/SC00684510.jpg)
![Spinning Department (in building 19D): view of one of five Sehlafhorst cone winding machines (used to wind yarn from spinning mule spindles into cones for looms) [the building numbers in brackets refer to the itemised plan, D33088]](http://i.rcahms.gov.uk/canmore/s/SC00684511.jpg)
![Digital copy of photograph of Yarn Store (building 31): detail of shelves and yarn samples [the numbers in brackets refer to the itemised plan, D33088]](http://i.rcahms.gov.uk/canmore/s/SC01078146.jpg)
![Carding Flat (building 19): view of feed end of one of seven card sets [the building numbers in brackets refer to the itemised plan, D33088]](http://i.rcahms.gov.uk/canmore/s/SC02569628.jpg)
![Teazing House (building 42): view of Sid Gregory operating a wool bale packing machine [the building numbers in brackets refer to the itemised plan, D33088]](http://i.rcahms.gov.uk/canmore/s/SC02569632.jpg)
![Copy of itemised site plan showing layout of factory prior to closure and transfer to new factory [All building numbers on this plan refer to numbers in barckets in photographs D18039-18112]](http://i.rcahms.gov.uk/canmore/s/SC01574042.jpg)
![Finishing Department (upper floor of building 5): View of blowing machine (a steam press/decater), made by James Bailey of Slaithwaite [the building numbers in brackets refer to the itemised plan, D33088]](http://i.rcahms.gov.uk/canmore/s/SC02569592.jpg)
![Yarn Drying (building 5): detail of end of Fleissner yarn drying machine (made in 1964) [the building numbers in brackets refer to the itemised plan, D33088]](http://i.rcahms.gov.uk/canmore/s/SC02569612.jpg)
![Cloth Finishing Department (building 5, upper floor): detail of brushing machine [the building numbers in brackets refer to the itemised plan, D33088]](http://i.rcahms.gov.uk/canmore/s/SC02569620.jpg)
![Carding Flat (building 19): view of Peter Campbell feeding one of seven sets of cards [the building numbers in brackets refer to the itemised plan, D33088]](http://i.rcahms.gov.uk/canmore/s/SC02569629.jpg)
![View from W of Spinning Office (building 18D), Knop Store (building 18B), Shade Room (building 18C), Wool Drying Dept (building 17), and Wool Stores (buildings 18A and 18). [the building numbers in brackets refer to the itemised plan, D33088]](http://i.rcahms.gov.uk/canmore/s/SC02569640.jpg)
![View from ENE of E side of central block of works, incorporating Dye House (building 8/9), Mill House (building 7), and Yarn washing/drying and cloth finishing (building 5, two-storeyed block) [the building numbers in brackets refer to the itemised plan, D33088]](http://i.rcahms.gov.uk/canmore/s/SC02569648.jpg)
![Finishing Department (upper floor of building 5): View showing (left to right) cropping machine, folding machine (in use), and checking table [the numbers in brackets refer to the itemised plan, D33088]](http://i.rcahms.gov.uk/canmore/s/SC02569591.jpg)
![Mill House (building 7): View of one of two Milling Machines in operation. The building also contains two washing machines (made by George Burns of Galashiels), and a hydro-extractor [the building numbers in brackets refer to the itemised plan, D33088]](http://i.rcahms.gov.uk/canmore/s/SC02569595.jpg)
![Spinning Department (building 19B): view between two Britannia spinning frames [the building numbers in brackets refer to the itemised plan, D33088]](http://i.rcahms.gov.uk/canmore/s/SC02569597.jpg)
![Spinning Department (building 19B): view between two Britannia spinning frames [the building numbers in brackets refer to the itemised plan, D33088]](http://i.rcahms.gov.uk/canmore/s/SC02569598.jpg)
![Spinning Department (in building 19D): view of one of two Sehlafhorst cone winding machines (used to wind yarn from spinning frame tubes into cones for looms) [the building numbers in brackets refer to the itemised plan, D33088]](http://i.rcahms.gov.uk/canmore/s/SC02569601.jpg)
![Boiler House (building 13): detail of one of two boilers, fired by heavy oil, and made by John Thomson, Lilybank Works, Glasgow. A second boiler had been stripped down, and was not in use. [the building numbers in brackets refer to the itemised plan, D33088]](http://i.rcahms.gov.uk/canmore/s/SC02569610.jpg)
![Spinning Department (building 19D): detail of yarn testing machine [the building numbers in brackets refer to the itemised plan, D33088]](http://i.rcahms.gov.uk/canmore/s/SC02569617.jpg)
![Steam Box (building 29): detail of steam box (door open) [the building numbers in brackets refer to the itemised plan, D33088]](http://i.rcahms.gov.uk/canmore/s/SC02569621.jpg)
![View from SE of main gates, with central block of works in background, and Offices (buildings 2, 3 and 3A) to right [the building numbers in brackets refer to the itemised plan, D33088]](http://i.rcahms.gov.uk/canmore/s/SC02569633.jpg)
![View from W of (right) Old Loom Flat (now Wool Store, and building 10), and to left, Yarn Washing and Drying Department, with Cloth Finishing Department on upper floor (building 5). Part of the Carding Flats (building 19) are just visible to left. [the building numbers in brackets refer to the itemised plan, D33088]](http://i.rcahms.gov.uk/canmore/s/SC02569642.jpg)
![View from NW of Old Loom Flat (now Wool Store, and building 10), and to left, Yarn Washing and Drying Department, with Cloth Finishing Department on upper floor (building 5) [the building numbers in brackets refer to the itemised plan, D33088]](http://i.rcahms.gov.uk/canmore/s/SC02569643.jpg)
![View from SE of Teazing House (building 42) [the building numbers in brackets refer to the itemised plan, D33088]](http://i.rcahms.gov.uk/canmore/s/SC02569646.jpg)
![View from E of E end of Carding Flats (buildings 19A and 19) [the building numbers in brackets refer to the itemised plan, D33088]](http://i.rcahms.gov.uk/canmore/s/SC02569647.jpg)
- Council Highland
- Parish Clyne
- Former Region Highland
- Former District Sutherland
- Former County Sutherland
NC90SW 9 9052 0415
(Location cited as NC 905 042). Woollen mill, built 1874 as the Duke of Sutherland's Engineering Works. A red-brick building (of local bricks) with one tall bay and one smaller bay, subsequently extended.
J R Hume 1977.
The Sutherland Woollen Mill was built originally as the Engineering Workshops for the Duke of Sutherland's Railway in 1875. The works comprise a large group of predominantly red-brick (the brick coming from the Brora Brickworks nearby) slate-covered buildings, the central block of which contained taller bays within which there were erecting and repair shops. The railway works closed in 1890, and were taken over soon afterwards by T M Hunter, who converted them into the Sutherland Woollen Mill.
The mill acquired electric power in 1913 when Hunter installed a steam-powered electricity generator, the surplus capacity of which was used to provide an early example of electric street lighting, earning Brora the title of 'The Electric City'. Hunter's subsequent demand for coal resulted in the takeover of the neighbouring coal mine in 1914.
Hunters of Brora operated the mill up until 1998, but the layout and fabric of the old engineering works proved increasingly inadequate for its evolving business, which, being a vertically integrated woollen mill, must accommodate production processes ranging from dyeing, carding, teazing, spinning, twisting, and winding yarn through to weaving and finishing a wide variety of cloths for both domestic and international markets. The company therefore decided to move to a new factory on the south side of Brora from August 1998.
Visited by RCAHMS (MKO), 25 June 1998.
J R Hume 1977.
