Private company
Leith Sugar House
Scottish manufacturing company founded 1677
The first Leith Sugar House was established in 1677 by Robert Douglas and partners. Between 1667 and 1701 four sugar boiling and rum-distilling enterprises were established in Scotland, three in Glasgow and one in Leith.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0
Last updated Oct 21, 2026.
Overview
1677Founded1
- HeadquartersLeith - Lìte1
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The first Leith Sugar House was established in 1677 by Robert Douglas and partners. Between 1667 and 1701 four sugar boiling and rum-distilling enterprises were established in Scotland, three in Glasgow and one in Leith.2
Timeline
- 1677Founded Founded1
Links
- WikipediaLeith Sugar House
- WikidataQ113114611
Sources
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- 1WikidataLeith Sugar House on Wikidata
- 2WikipediaLeith Sugar House on Wikipedia
- 3Wikimedia CommonsLeith Sugar House photo by David Octavius Hill, Public domain