The Craigmillar Creamery Company Limited, located in

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, was established in 1884 as "The largest

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factory in Scotland". In 1894, they launched a lawsuit against refrigeration and ice-making manufacturer, Siddeley & Co. for an alleged breach in contract The creamery stated that in March 1893, Siddeley & Co. had agreed to not build an ice factory within three miles of

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. However, they proceeded without the creamery's knowledge at Quality Street,

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. In 1935, the company celebrated its jubilee. The occasion was celebrated with a luncheon and presentation of gold watches to the selling staff at Craigmillar Creamery.{{Cite news , date=6 January 1935 , title=Jubilee of Craigmillar Creamery , work=

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Notable Employees

* Mary Gillon, one of the first

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tram conductresses. *

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, the scientist behind Britain's push on the consumption of margarine during the

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