BEDFORE TK SOFT DRINKS BOTTLE FLOAT WITH LEMONADE CRATES LOAD - LEMON & Co. DINGWALL.
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The firm of Lemon & Co were soft drink manufacturers based in Dingwall, Ross-Shire. Their drinks were well known across the Highlands.For a time they also had a depot in Thurso.
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The firm of Lemon & Co were soft drink manufacturers based in Dingwall, Ross-Shire. Their drinks were well known across the Highlands.For a time they also had a depot in Thurso.
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1967 LEYLAND FREIGHTLINE RETRIEVER & SHEETED LOAD - BNS 135F - RAPSON & SONS, CONTRACTORS, HELMSDALE
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The family firm of Rapsons has been established for over 100 years. Today specializing in recovery, garage services and haulage their smart dark blue and red livery is a familiar sight in the north. The roping & sheeting on this model is entirely crafted by hand.
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The family firm of Rapsons has been established for over 100 years. Today specializing in recovery, garage services and haulage their smart dark blue and red livery is a familiar sight in the north. The roping & sheeting on this model is entirely crafted by hand.
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LEYLAND COMET NS 3386 AND SHEETED FISH BOX LOAD. THE LOCHINVER FISH SELLING COMPANY.
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The Lochinver Fish wagons are a bit of a legend in the Highlands. Battling down treacherous single track roads in all weathers to get the fish to market. This old Leyland and its driver both worked hard back then.The roping and sheeting on this model is entirely crafted by hand.
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The Lochinver Fish wagons are a bit of a legend in the Highlands. Battling down treacherous single track roads in all weathers to get the fish to market. This old Leyland and its driver both worked hard back then.The roping and sheeting on this model is entirely crafted by hand.
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ERF KV 8 WHEEL FLAT & BRIDGE BEAM LOAD, NS 5006 - SUTHERLAND TRANSPORT & TRADING COMPANY, LAIRG.
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The Sutherland Transport & Trading Company was a sizeable organization in the 50's & 60's operating Haulage, Royal Mail Post Buses, Garage services etc from their headquarters in Lairg. NS 5006 was one of their heavyweight 8 wheelers.
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The Sutherland Transport & Trading Company was a sizeable organization in the 50's & 60's operating Haulage, Royal Mail Post Buses, Garage services etc from their headquarters in Lairg. NS 5006 was one of their heavyweight 8 wheelers.
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ALBION SUPER REIVER & SHEETED LOAD, , H.D.FRASER & SONS, CULLICUDDEN.
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Any Ware - Anywhere, this legend adorned the front of every wagon belonging to this famous Black Isle haulier. The trouble with this Albion was there was nowhere for the signwriter to paint it. H.D. solved the problem by having two boards signwritten and fixed to the grille. The roping and sheeting on this model is entirely crafted by hand.
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Any Ware - Anywhere, this legend adorned the front of every wagon belonging to this famous Black Isle haulier. The trouble with this Albion was there was nowhere for the signwriter to paint it. H.D. solved the problem by having two boards signwritten and fixed to the grille. The roping and sheeting on this model is entirely crafted by hand.
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LEYLAND STEER 6x2 FLATBED - ASX 577 - WITH SACK LOAD - A.MITCHELL & SONS, ALNESS.
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The Leyland Steer was a rather unusual looking beast. A.Mitchell & Sons based in Alness in Easter Ross owned this one, ASX 577 ( believed to be an ex BRS wagon) in the 1950's, As was common in those days it often worked with a 4 wheel trailer (known in the day as a dangler).
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The Leyland Steer was a rather unusual looking beast. A.Mitchell & Sons based in Alness in Easter Ross owned this one, ASX 577 ( believed to be an ex BRS wagon) in the 1950's, As was common in those days it often worked with a 4 wheel trailer (known in the day as a dangler).
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ALBION SUPER REIVER, HSA 246F AND DEMOUNTABLE FRIDGE BOX - T.& M. CATTO, BUCKSBURN, ABERDEEN.
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This Aberdeen firm of meat hauliers ran a fleet of AEC, Albion & Guy trucks in the 60s. This Super Reiver was noteable in that its Albion badge was in the centre of the grille rather than the usual top. The fridge box on this model is completely hand built.
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This Aberdeen firm of meat hauliers ran a fleet of AEC, Albion & Guy trucks in the 60s. This Super Reiver was noteable in that its Albion badge was in the centre of the grille rather than the usual top. The fridge box on this model is completely hand built.
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FODEN FG ARTIC LOW LOADER AJS 701 & CABLE DRUM LOAD - DUNCAN LOGAN (PLANT) LTD, MUIR OF ORD.
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Logans were a big outfit back in the 50's & 60's, constructing massive projects such as hydro electric dams, motorways and even the Tay road bridge. Foden AJS 701 was one of their early prime movers. The cable drums were likely headed for one of the Hydro schemes they built.
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Logans were a big outfit back in the 50's & 60's, constructing massive projects such as hydro electric dams, motorways and even the Tay road bridge. Foden AJS 701 was one of their early prime movers. The cable drums were likely headed for one of the Hydro schemes they built.
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ATKINSON BORDERER ARTIC & FLATBED TRAILER, MJS 244J - A.MITCHELL & SONS, CONTRACTORS, ALNESS.
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The firm of A.Mitchell & Sons were a major player in road haulage in the Highlands back in the day. From the mid 60s Atkinsons were the backbone of their front line fleet, Borderer MJS 244J featured here is a classic example.
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The firm of A.Mitchell & Sons were a major player in road haulage in the Highlands back in the day. From the mid 60s Atkinsons were the backbone of their front line fleet, Borderer MJS 244J featured here is a classic example.
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AEC MARSHAL 6 WHEEL TIPPER - MUNRO & SONS, CONTRACTORS, ALNESS.
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Munro & Sons, contractors based in Alness, Ross-Shire. In the 60s & 70s they operated a mixed fleet of Albion, Leyland, Dodge & AEC lorries in their smart dark blue livery. This AEC tipper is a typical example.
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Munro & Sons, contractors based in Alness, Ross-Shire. In the 60s & 70s they operated a mixed fleet of Albion, Leyland, Dodge & AEC lorries in their smart dark blue livery. This AEC tipper is a typical example.
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ALBION CHIEFTAIN DROPSIDE WAGON ( as preserved ), GSU 119 - EDWARD MACKAY. CONTRACTOR, BRORA
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This wonderful old Albion was driven to many local shows by the late Mr.Mackay himself. A true Highland gentleman I had the pleasure to meet on a couple of occasions. He fully endorsed my model....a compliment indeed.
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This wonderful old Albion was driven to many local shows by the late Mr.Mackay himself. A true Highland gentleman I had the pleasure to meet on a couple of occasions. He fully endorsed my model....a compliment indeed.
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1965 FORD ZEPHYR 6 POLICE PATROL CAR, AST 489C - INVERNESS-SHIRE CONSTABULARY.
----------------------------------------- Zephyr AST 489C, A classic patrol car of the 1960's belonging to Inverness-Shire Constabulary....A distinct air of Z Cars about this one !
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LEYLAND OCTOPUS LST 446 & ALBION CALEDONIAN NST 943 - HIGHLAND HAULAGE, INVERNESS.
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A pair of classic Highland Haulage heavies from the 50s. These beasties traveled from Inverness along the old A9 to as far away as London way back then,- Man that must have been "hard work".
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A pair of classic Highland Haulage heavies from the 50s. These beasties traveled from Inverness along the old A9 to as far away as London way back then,- Man that must have been "hard work".
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BEDFORD QL 4x4 WITH GRIT SPREADER BODY - ROSS & CROMARTY COUNTY COUNCIL
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Local Councils snapped up many ex-military vehicles back in the 50's 60's & 70's as they were ideal as snow ploughs and road gritters. This is a typical example.
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Local Councils snapped up many ex-military vehicles back in the 50's 60's & 70's as they were ideal as snow ploughs and road gritters. This is a typical example.
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COMMER SUPERPOISE DROPSIDE WAGON, AJS 439 - A.MITCHELL & SONS, ALNESS.
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This little Commer Superpoise was used for local haulage jobs all over Easter Ross by Mitchells in the 1950's. This lorry along with all Mitchells other Commers was supplied new by William Munro, Royal Garage, Invergordon.
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This little Commer Superpoise was used for local haulage jobs all over Easter Ross by Mitchells in the 1950's. This lorry along with all Mitchells other Commers was supplied new by William Munro, Royal Garage, Invergordon.
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SCAMMELL HANDYMAN ARTIC, JJS 280G - H.D.FRASER & SONS CULLLICUDDEN, CONON BRIDGE.
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The Scammell Handyman was a great workhorse and a very distinctive looking truck. This one was often driven by the late Francis Fraser.
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The Scammell Handyman was a great workhorse and a very distinctive looking truck. This one was often driven by the late Francis Fraser.
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LEYLAND OCTOPUS KJS 218 & TIMBER LOAD - A.MITCHELL & SONS, ALNESS.
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This magnificent Leyland Octopus was new to Mitchells in 1963. With its load bed with removable drop sides it could be used on all manner of haulage work.
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This magnificent Leyland Octopus was new to Mitchells in 1963. With its load bed with removable drop sides it could be used on all manner of haulage work.
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LEYLAND RETREIVER AJS 739B - H.D.FRASER & SONS, CULLICUDDEN.
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Brand new to HD's in 1964 this splendid LAD cabbed Leyland Retriever was a really useful addition to the growing Fraser fleet.
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Brand new to HD's in 1964 this splendid LAD cabbed Leyland Retriever was a really useful addition to the growing Fraser fleet.
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FORD THAMES TRADER TIPPER, GJS 85 - DUNCAN LOGAN (PLANT) Ltd, MUIR OF ORD.
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Logans ran a large fleet of Thames Trader tippers. I remember as a child seeing many of them at work on the Cumbernauld by-pass.
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Logans ran a large fleet of Thames Trader tippers. I remember as a child seeing many of them at work on the Cumbernauld by-pass.
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BEDFORD BREAKDOWN TRUCK - MACKAYS GARAGE, DINGWALL.
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Mackays Garage were Vauxhall, Bedford & Massey Ferguson agents. This little Bedford is typical of the sort of breakdown they would of used in the 1950's.
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Mackays Garage were Vauxhall, Bedford & Massey Ferguson agents. This little Bedford is typical of the sort of breakdown they would of used in the 1950's.
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AEC MONARCH BREAKDOWN - ROBERTSON & PORTER, DINGWALL.
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Robertson and Porter were a long established Dingwall garage.This AEC Monarch breakdown is finished in their attractive livery.
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Robertson and Porter were a long established Dingwall garage.This AEC Monarch breakdown is finished in their attractive livery.
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AUSTIN A35 VAN - WALLACE & FRASER, IRONMONGERS, TAIN.
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Wallace & Fraser were a long established firm of ironmongers in Tain. As a child I can remember paraffin being delivered by an amiable gent in a grey dustcoat driving an A35 van just like this one.
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Wallace & Fraser were a long established firm of ironmongers in Tain. As a child I can remember paraffin being delivered by an amiable gent in a grey dustcoat driving an A35 van just like this one.
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COMMER TS3 MAXILOAD DROPSIDE WAGON - A.MITCHELL & SONS, ALNESS.
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This Commer Maxiload dropsider was a general haulage wagon in use with Mitchells in the 1960's & early 70's.
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This Commer Maxiload dropsider was a general haulage wagon in use with Mitchells in the 1960's & early 70's.
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COMMER TS3 TANKER - BROWN & ROOT WIMPEY, HIGHLANDS FABRICATORS Ltd. NIGG.
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Hi-Fab ran their own tankers both for fueling the welding machines and site plant and spraying water to lay the endless dust on the massive oil rig construction site.
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Hi-Fab ran their own tankers both for fueling the welding machines and site plant and spraying water to lay the endless dust on the massive oil rig construction site.
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BEDFORD S TYPE & CONTAINER, PGE 87 No.L8 - MACBRAYNES.
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Everyone knows about Macbrayne's famous buses and steamers but they also operated a sizeable haulage fleet. Bedford S type PGE 87 carried de-mountable containers for islands cargo.
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Everyone knows about Macbrayne's famous buses and steamers but they also operated a sizeable haulage fleet. Bedford S type PGE 87 carried de-mountable containers for islands cargo.
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ALBION REIVER CJS 303 - A.MITCHELL & SONS, ALNESS.
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This Albion Reiver was operated by Mitchells in the 50's on livestock and general haulage duties.Supplied new by The Inverness Motor Company, Strothers Lane, Inverness, Local Albion agents.
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This Albion Reiver was operated by Mitchells in the 50's on livestock and general haulage duties.Supplied new by The Inverness Motor Company, Strothers Lane, Inverness, Local Albion agents.
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LEYLAND COMET FLATBED JS 9643 - H.D.FRASER, CULLICUDDEN.
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This splendid long nose Comet JS 9643 was an early 50's addition to H.D.Fraser's growing haulage firm.
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This splendid long nose Comet JS 9643 was an early 50's addition to H.D.Fraser's growing haulage firm.
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COMMER TS3 6x4 WAGON - A.MITCHELL & SONS, ALNESS,
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These 6x4 LWB Commers were a fairly uncommon lorry in the Highlands. Mitchells had a pair of them, used on all manner of general haulage work.
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These 6x4 LWB Commers were a fairly uncommon lorry in the Highlands. Mitchells had a pair of them, used on all manner of general haulage work.
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SCAMMELL HANDYMAN -JJS 280G - H.D.FRASER & SONS CULLLICUDDEN, CONON BRIDGE.
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Another view of JJS 280G showing its distinctive Michelotti designed fibre-glass "Cheesegrater" cab.
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Another view of JJS 280G showing its distinctive Michelotti designed fibre-glass "Cheesegrater" cab.
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BEDFORD TK DROPSIDE, NJS 422 - A.MITCHELL & SONS, ALNESS.
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This little Bedford was used for all manner of local haulage jobs with Mitchells back in the 1960's.
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This little Bedford was used for all manner of local haulage jobs with Mitchells back in the 1960's.
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FORD D SERIES WAGON - BROWN & ROOT WIMPEY, HIGHLANDS FABRICATORS Ltd. NIGG.
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An example of the many Ford D's used for all sorts of work on and off site by Hi-Fab at Nigg from the early 1970s.
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An example of the many Ford D's used for all sorts of work on and off site by Hi-Fab at Nigg from the early 1970s.
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BMC LD VAN - ROSS-SHIRE LAUNDRIES Ltd., DINGWALL.
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These vans were a familiar sight across the north....the Dingwall Laundry was quite a big operation in its day.
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These vans were a familiar sight across the north....the Dingwall Laundry was quite a big operation in its day.
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LEYLAND BEAVER DJS 241 - H.D.FRASER & SONS, CULLICUDDEN.
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This Leyland Beaver was well known across the Highlands on all kinds of general haulage work for H.D.Fraser.
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This Leyland Beaver was well known across the Highlands on all kinds of general haulage work for H.D.Fraser.
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