Opening of new baths at Niddry, 1939

The Scottish Oil Coy., Ltd., have been supplying their workers all over the area with baths, and last week the subsidiary company. Hopetoun Oil Co., opened their baths at Niddry. These baths are situated near the works, and from them beautiful view may be obtained of the surrounding countryside. At one time the Rows were in the immediate vicinity, but demolition has taken place, and the populace has been housed in the new housing scheme at Millgate. They are similar to the baths recently erected at Winchburgh. and should prove as great a boon to the workers, who are taking full advantage of them. When the men arrive for their work, they place their clothes in a locker's and don suitable working garments. When they return at the end of their shift their clothes are placed in another locker, and they proceed to cubicle, which has spray at different temperatures. A system of heating has been introduced, which dries the clothes in the locker. The foremen, if they so desire, can indulge in a hot bath, as two large baths have been installed. For those who reside at a distance, there is a large room with seating accommodation, where the men may take their mid-day meal. In case of accident there an ambulance room fitted with the necessary equipment, and the company, in making the various appointments to the baths, have engaged men with ambulance experience. The weekly cost to the workers is fourpence, and to the boys threepence.