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Binnend Oil Co. Ltd.

Company established in 1878 to promote the oil works, refinery and candle works at Binnend, its directors including George Simpson, an Edinburgh coalmaster who was the driving force behind the venture, and James Thornton.

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Binnend Oil Works Fife 1878–1881

Record created: 3 September 2026 · Last researched: 3 September 2026

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