Docherty and son was established in 1986 by Peter Docherty who had previously been working as a joiner in the building trade since leaving school in 1970. After sixteen years in the building trade and gaining a great deal of experience he decided to branch out on his own and in 1986 started a small joinery firm doing emergency call out work for both the private and the commercial sector .Most of this work consisted of general such as fitting doors, skirting, facings and locks to large contracts such as office shops and guest houses.In 1989 Peter opened his own workshop and started to manufacture fire surrounds, coffee tables, cabinets and various other furniture with the company going from strength to strength.And in 1994 due to local demand Peter opened up the current workshop. Customers had increasing