The structure and development of the oil?based industrial complex at Grangemouth
- 1 September 1974
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Taylor & Francis in Scottish Geographical Magazine
- Vol. 90 (2) , 98-109
- https://doi.org/10.1080/00369227408736278
Abstract
The oil refinery/petro‐chemical complex at Grangemouth has played an important part in the rise of the United Kingdom petro‐chemical industry which has been one of the most dynamic elements of the nation's manufacturing sector.1 The complex has a special significance within Central Scotland in view of the contrast between its rapid development and the declining fortunes of the traditional industrial base. This paper analyses its structure and development and also examines its role as the focus of official attempts to promote Grangemouth/Falkirk as a ‘growth centre’.Keywords
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