John Smith, who was already operating as a brewer and spirit dealer at 40 High Street, Ayr, bought the Wallacetown Brewery in 1847 with his brother Robert. The partnership was dissolved in 1852 after which John Smith continued on his own account until 1884, when he retired due to failing health.
Location: Wallacetown
Active: 1840 - 1884
Status: Closed
The Wallacetown Brewery was established by James Watson in 1818 and acquired by John and Robert Smith in 1847. It was offered for sale in 1884 when it was described as having been "specially built by the exposer [John Smith] for brewery purposes", which suggests that the plant had been modernised by John. An associated retail business in the High Street, Ayr, which had "been carried on for the last 50 years" was also put up for sale.
The site is now occupied by modern housing.
Books and periodicals
Anon. Brewery at Ayr for sale … long conducted under the name of the Wallacetown Brewery. Glasgow Herald, 11th January, 1884.
