1862 |
Barclay Erskine establishes business as Erskine B. Plumber and Gas Fitter, trading from 34 Struthers Street Calton. Barclay’s house adjoins the premises at 32 Struthers Street |
1874 |
New shop opens at 43 East Market Street |
1912 |
First shop in Rutherglen opened at 46 Gallowflat Street. |
1930 |
First telephone number for firm, Rutherglen 316. |
1963 |
Thomas Thom takes ownership, but keeps the Barclay Erskine trading name. |
1996 |
Firm becomes a limited company, Barclay Erskine Ltd. Thomas’s son Alan Thom becomes owner. |
2003 |
First Create Studio opened in Hamilton displaying a wide variety of quality bathroom and kitchen products and selling direct to the public. |
2005 |
Create Homes undertakes first home extensions as sister company to Barclay Erskine Ltd providing quality home extensions and conversions. |
2012 |
Celebrated 150th anniversary 9th April. |