David McLaurin established the Newton Stewart Brewery in the 1790s, and was succeeded in the business by his son James. David died in 1818 at the age of 78.
Location: Newton Stewart
Active: 1790s - 1810s
Status: Transferred
The Newton Stewart Brewery was located on the Gorbals (later named King Street) by the river Cree. Some of the buildings still stand including, "the commodious dwelling-house", and have been converted to residential properties.
