A SCOTTISH lorry company has recently celebrated its 50th anniversary.
John S L Watson marked 50 years in business on May 13.
The firm was started in 1968. At the time, John’s father – Jimmy Watson Snr – was transport manager with Wm Carmichael of Port Dundas, and he joined his son’s growing empire in the mid-70s as the number of lorries expanded.
Watson’s mother May took care of the basic book keeping, with his wife Susan taking over as financial manger as the business continued to grow. His sister Netta joined as office secretary.
Watson and Susan’s daughter Lorna and son Alex joined the company, developing the Thomas Muir Coffee Shop and Gift Shop. Approximately 60 businesses now operate from the site – which has come to be known as Huntershill Village.
John said: “It has been an unbelievable 50 years, but I’m proud to say that my family has been with me every step of the way – and every mile of the road.”
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