Carrick Watson Gallery 2 (2 of 33)

Watson Bros (Airdrie) Ltd Began October 1938 first premises opened at Gartlea Road Airdrie in what had been the Midland Bus Depot. The Business moved to High Street Airdrie and secured the Bedford Franchise for the area, and after the war when new vehicles were in very short supply developed a vast business in ex WD vehicles which were purchased from all over Britain, even the Orkney isles! During this time over 300 ex WD vehicles were completely reconditioned and rebodied as Tippers, Platforms or Vans, New vehicles were not available at that time. The Coatbridge premises were purchased in 1957 and converted to a showroom, This was extended in 1966 when a New Car Showroom was built on the Airdrie side of the Tram Depot. This replaced the Houses on the Main Street which were undermined and became dangerous, so a light structure had to be built on the site.