Discover how fireclay was mined on a thrilling underground tour of the old workings. Experienced guides show you around and describe the life of the fireclay miners. See the imprints of ancient riverbeds in the excavated roof of the mine and find 300 million-year-old fossils.
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October-March. While trains are operating.
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£3.00 per adult. £2.20 per senior citizen. £1.70 per child.
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Bo'ness is 8 miles west of Forth Road Bridge. Birkhill is on the A904 3 miles west of Bo'ness. Tours start from Bo'ness & Kinneil Railway's Birkhill Station.
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Contact Information
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Birkhill Fireclay Mine
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Bo'ness
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West Lothian
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Tel: 01506 825855
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Fax: 01506 828766
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