Around Edinburgh - Restalrig Rope Works Query

Restalrig Rope Works?

Photograph on a Postcard

The photograph of rope workers has been provided by Scott Wishart of London, whose who tells me that both his Great Grandfather and Great Great Grandfather were both Rope Spinners at James Ross & Co. Restalrig Rope Works, Leith. It is possible that the photograph above may have been taken there.

This photograph has been printed on an old postcard, which unfortunately has nothing else printed on it other than the central line and stamp area. The central line enables the postcard to be dated to 1902 or later. Perhaps the photograph was taken around the time that the postcard was published; perhaps it was taken earlier.

Question

Can you suggest where and when this photograph might have been taken?

My personal view is that that it may have been taken around 1902-1914 and used to promote the company's business. I have seen other similar photographs in trade catalogues of the period, where the entire workforce appears to have been included in the photo.

If you can help with this query, please email me. Thank you.