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Birkhill Fireclay Mine

Bo'ness

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.

Contact

Birkhill Fireclay Mine
c/o 17-19 North Street
Bo'ness
West Lothian
EH51 0AQ

Phone: 01506 825855
Email: mine@srps.org.uk
Website: http://www.srps.org.uk/related/mine.htm

Directions

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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