Book

From croft to factory: the evolution of an industrial community in the highlands

Thomas Nelson and SonsLondon • Published In 1946 • Pages:

By: Gregor, Mary J. F., Crichton, Ruth M..

Abstract
This monograph deals with the question of whether the development of industry in the Highlands has improved peoples' lives. The village of Kinlochleven in northern Argyllshire was chosen as the subject of the study, largely because living conditions there had been criticized in earlier publications. Kinlochleven was the site of a factory of the British Aluminium Company, and constituted a 'factory town' in every sense. The monograph includes data on local administration, population characteristics, kinds of work available at the factory, housing, health, education, social life, and crime. References to the 'Company' in the text refer to the British Aluminium Company. References to the K.V.I.S. in the text refer to the Kinlochleven Village Improvement Society.
Subjects
Nonferrous metal industries
Housing
Water power
Electric power
Retail marketing
Labor supply and employment
Wages and salaries
Cooperative organization
Education system
Elementary education
Liberal arts education
Teachers
culture
Highland Scots
HRAF PubDate
1995
Region
Europe
Sub Region
British Isles
Document Type
Book
Evaluation
Creator Type
Social Scientist
Document Rating
4: Excellent Secondary Data
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
Marlene Martin
Field Date
No date (during 1939-1945 war)
Coverage Date
not specified
Coverage Place
town of Kinlochleven, northern Argyllshire, Scotland
Notes
[by] Mary J. F. Gregor and Ruth M. Crichton
Includes index
LCSH
Highlands (Scotland)