shale villages; a project to record and celebrate the heritage of West Lothian's shale mining communities.

Background to the project

History of the industry

Map of Crude Oil Works in Scotland
Map of Shale Mines in Scotland

Shale Mines in Scotland

This map aims to show all sites in Scotland where oilshale has been commercially mined. Mine sites with green markers indicate mines that have been identified and have associated information on abandonment dates. Yellow markers represent other shafts that have not been identified. The list of mines is unlikely to be comprehensive.


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