A postcard image looking south towards Stoneywood Paper Works with the residential area of Bankhead in the distance. Part of Sclattie Quarry can be seen in the top left.

This image is undated, but it likely shows the works in the early to mid 20th century. As indicated by the text on the bottom left of the postcard, Stoneywood Works were then operated by Alexander Pirie & Sons.

A papermill was established in 1770 on the Stoneywood estate by James Moir who leased the land to J. Boyle and R. Hyde for the production of fine writing papers. The business was soon taken over by Alexander Smith and further developed by his grandson Alexander Pirie. Pirie produced the mill's first watermarked paper in 1802, and introduced machine-made paper to the North-east in 1820.

The mill became part of Wiggins Teape in 1992. It ceased to operate and closed for the final time in 2022.

The light building located above the works, with the forking path, to the centre right of this image, is the factory's canteen.

The large residence in the woods to the south of the works, with climbing plants on its façade, is Waterton House.

The rear of this postcard is blank and unused. The box indicating where to add a stamp features a logo that reads "K Ltd." This gives an indication of the company which published the card.

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Stoneywood

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