The Courier & Advertiser (Fife Edition)
Town’s heritage centre unveils the long history of local firm
The fascinating story of a local business which has stood the test of time is being recounted in Fife.
A Cut Above tells the story of James Donaldson & Sons which has been going for more than 150 years, withstanding world wars and recessions to become one of the UK’s leading timber merchants.
The show at Methil Heritage Centre was opened by Michael and Andrew Donaldson.
They are the latest members of the family to join the firm which has a history spanning five generations.
At the opening they were fascinated to learn more of the company’s story which has been carefully researched by the Friends of Methil Heritage, a local volunteer group who spent hundreds of hours unearthing the stories behind the institution.
The exhibition is a collaboration between the Friends of Methil Heritage, Fife Cultural Trust, which helped put the show on the walls, and Donaldson’s.
The company opened its doors to the researchers and loaned the exhibition many of the objects on display.
The ups and downs of the business range from the story of a destructive fire to the present day and the company’s plans for the future.
The human side of the story is represented, with many faces from the company’s past and present included in the exhibition.
The display, Donaldsons Sawmills – A Cut Above the Rest, runs until Saturday April 28.
Methil Heritage Centre is open 11am to 4.30pm from Tuesdays to Thursdays and from 1pm to 4.30pm on Saturdays.