Riddoch’s sawmill at Boughtpark, Strathdon
Photograph initially from Ronald Smith of Portgordon, placed in Press and Journal and newspaper clipping given by Gordon Smith who knew several of the men featured. The workers for A G and W J Riddoch of Rothiemay are named as from the left :
First with horse – not named
W Fell
Sam Craib
Alfie Scott
Unnamed
Alex Sim
P Smeaton
Willie Munro
Willie Reid
Gordon Smith recalls that Willie Munro was the head of the team (sawmiller?) and that Willie Reid and Sandy Sim in later years worked as saw doctors for Riddochs.
Any information on the people, the mill and its location would be very welcome. A good scan of the original photograph would also be appreciated.
Download Large Version (628kB)
Groups: Forestry Areas, Forestry in Action, Groups of people, Northeast Scotland , Sawmills, pulp mills, chipboard mills