EcoMuseum of Scottish Mining Landscapes
@mininglandscapes.bsky.social
Posts from Scotland’s first industrial eco-museum commemorating and recording mining landscapes through a series of community created cycling and walking routes.
Recent FaceBook chat about #CoaltownofBalgonie #Fife prompted a search for pics from a visit back in the summer 2024 but never posted. The #bing under sunny skies serving the Julian Pit sunk to depth of 82 fathoms to the Dysart Main in 1883 closed in 1960 #Coal #MiningLandscapes
February 18, 2026 at 7:42 AM
Recent FaceBook chat about #CoaltownofBalgonie #Fife prompted a search for pics from a visit back in the summer 2024 but never posted. The #bing under sunny skies serving the Julian Pit sunk to depth of 82 fathoms to the Dysart Main in 1883 closed in 1960 #Coal #MiningLandscapes
Catherine spent a lovely afternoon chatting to Janie who grew up in the colliery cottages adjacent to the Lady Helen Colliery and Fiona her niece. Their stories will bring the 3rd #Cardenden walk #Dundonald #Fife to life. The route is currently in development #MiningLandscapes
February 17, 2026 at 7:08 AM
Catherine spent a lovely afternoon chatting to Janie who grew up in the colliery cottages adjacent to the Lady Helen Colliery and Fiona her niece. Their stories will bring the 3rd #Cardenden walk #Dundonald #Fife to life. The route is currently in development #MiningLandscapes
Live in and around #Armadale #WestLothian and fancy creating a digital walking route telling the story of local #coalmining through the surviving landscape legacies? Pop in to the open drop in session on Thursday👇
Want to get involved in the creation of a new #MiningLandscape walk in #Armadale? We have an open drop in session in the Library/Community Centre, North St. Thursday 19th Feb between 1 and 2pm. Message for more info and see www.mining-landscapes.org
February 16, 2026 at 7:15 AM
Live in and around #Armadale #WestLothian and fancy creating a digital walking route telling the story of local #coalmining through the surviving landscape legacies? Pop in to the open drop in session on Thursday👇
Project mascots Ratticus and Carbonara are a tad perturbed a recent find (ca. 18C) from the Airthery Copper Mine dig suggests that Rattus Carbonicus (Coal Rat) was either not native to Fife and coal or they roamed much further than previously thought. Investigations underway….
February 15, 2026 at 10:33 AM
Project mascots Ratticus and Carbonara are a tad perturbed a recent find (ca. 18C) from the Airthery Copper Mine dig suggests that Rattus Carbonicus (Coal Rat) was either not native to Fife and coal or they roamed much further than previously thought. Investigations underway….
A new blog added to the #MiningLandscapes #Ecomuseum’s collection ‘The row, the pigeon and the aftermath’ another witty tale from our project advisory board member and former miner Iain Chalmers 👉 www.mining-landscapes.org/blog
#Fife #Coal #MiningHistory
#Fife #Coal #MiningHistory
February 14, 2026 at 10:01 AM
A new blog added to the #MiningLandscapes #Ecomuseum’s collection ‘The row, the pigeon and the aftermath’ another witty tale from our project advisory board member and former miner Iain Chalmers 👉 www.mining-landscapes.org/blog
#Fife #Coal #MiningHistory
#Fife #Coal #MiningHistory
#FerrousFriday the stunning patterns, textures and colours of an abandoned rusting lime tank at the former opencast coaling site Westfield #Fife #MiningLandscapes
February 13, 2026 at 7:08 AM
#FerrousFriday the stunning patterns, textures and colours of an abandoned rusting lime tank at the former opencast coaling site Westfield #Fife #MiningLandscapes
New route added to #MiningLandscapes #Ecomuseum’s Collection ‘Fence Mines, Miners’ Rows and a Viaduct’ created by Ruth Thomas and Peter Tucker, Lesmahagow Parish Historical Association. A 4m circular starting in #Blackwood South #Lanarkshire. To access route see www.mining-landscapes.org/route/139
February 12, 2026 at 9:48 AM
New route added to #MiningLandscapes #Ecomuseum’s Collection ‘Fence Mines, Miners’ Rows and a Viaduct’ created by Ruth Thomas and Peter Tucker, Lesmahagow Parish Historical Association. A 4m circular starting in #Blackwood South #Lanarkshire. To access route see www.mining-landscapes.org/route/139
It was back again to #Auchinleck last Wednesday to celebrate the re-opening of East #Ayrshire ‘Lost Villages’ Exhibition which will be permanently displayed at the Boswell Centre #MiningHeritage #MiningLandscapes
February 11, 2026 at 7:18 AM
It was back again to #Auchinleck last Wednesday to celebrate the re-opening of East #Ayrshire ‘Lost Villages’ Exhibition which will be permanently displayed at the Boswell Centre #MiningHeritage #MiningLandscapes
Past Saturday week (way behind posting) we were out at the Boswell Centre #Auchinleck delivering a #MiningLandscapes #Ecomuseum Community Ambassador workshop ‘Kickstart your Landscape Journey’ using historic mapping followed by a session from Aileen, routes as reminisce tools.
February 10, 2026 at 7:30 AM
Past Saturday week (way behind posting) we were out at the Boswell Centre #Auchinleck delivering a #MiningLandscapes #Ecomuseum Community Ambassador workshop ‘Kickstart your Landscape Journey’ using historic mapping followed by a session from Aileen, routes as reminisce tools.
Want to get involved in the creation of a new #MiningLandscape walk in #Armadale? We have an open drop in session in the Library/Community Centre, North St. Thursday 19th Feb between 1 and 2pm. Message for more info and see www.mining-landscapes.org
February 9, 2026 at 9:38 AM
Want to get involved in the creation of a new #MiningLandscape walk in #Armadale? We have an open drop in session in the Library/Community Centre, North St. Thursday 19th Feb between 1 and 2pm. Message for more info and see www.mining-landscapes.org
Only two more sleeps before Ben Saunders @wessexarchaeology.bsky.social introduces Maritime Mapping around the Firth of Forth. Book your free ticket here👉 www.mining-landscapes.org/news
#MaritimeHeritage #Coal #MiningHeritage
#MaritimeHeritage #Coal #MiningHeritage
February 8, 2026 at 9:07 AM
Only two more sleeps before Ben Saunders @wessexarchaeology.bsky.social introduces Maritime Mapping around the Firth of Forth. Book your free ticket here👉 www.mining-landscapes.org/news
#MaritimeHeritage #Coal #MiningHeritage
#MaritimeHeritage #Coal #MiningHeritage
From pit baths to surviving Scottish pumping and winding #enginehouses. We are currently compiling the definitive list. Remarkably up to 17. Today featuring Kilmux Colliery #Kennoway #Fife built 1838 housed a 47hp engine. Pit closed in the 1880s scheduled 1998. #MiningHeritage
February 7, 2026 at 8:22 AM
From pit baths to surviving Scottish pumping and winding #enginehouses. We are currently compiling the definitive list. Remarkably up to 17. Today featuring Kilmux Colliery #Kennoway #Fife built 1838 housed a 47hp engine. Pit closed in the 1880s scheduled 1998. #MiningHeritage
New addition to #MiningLandscapes list of surviving pithead baths see www.mining-landscapes.org/blog/survivi... up to 20 (2 pending site visits) now with the Oxenford Colliery, #Ormiston #EastLothian Thanks to Ian Suddaby for entry and pics #MiningHeritage @c20society.bsky.social
February 6, 2026 at 7:17 AM
New addition to #MiningLandscapes list of surviving pithead baths see www.mining-landscapes.org/blog/survivi... up to 20 (2 pending site visits) now with the Oxenford Colliery, #Ormiston #EastLothian Thanks to Ian Suddaby for entry and pics #MiningHeritage @c20society.bsky.social
2/2 …for more info and application nip to 👉 www.mining-landscapes.org/news/fancy-j...
February 4, 2026 at 8:24 AM
2/2 …for more info and application nip to 👉 www.mining-landscapes.org/news/fancy-j...
1/2 Closing date fast approaching noon on Frid 6th only 2 sleeps to go if you fancy joining the #MiningLandscapes #Ecomuseum team p/t (60 days) for 6 months supporting delivery of a summer series of intergenerational events suit a student/recent graduate…
February 4, 2026 at 8:22 AM
1/2 Closing date fast approaching noon on Frid 6th only 2 sleeps to go if you fancy joining the #MiningLandscapes #Ecomuseum team p/t (60 days) for 6 months supporting delivery of a summer series of intergenerational events suit a student/recent graduate…
Only a week to go if you want more maritime coal heritage book a ticket for our free webinar Tuesday 19th Feb 1.30pm see 👉 www.mining-landscapes.org/news
February 3, 2026 at 4:45 PM
Only a week to go if you want more maritime coal heritage book a ticket for our free webinar Tuesday 19th Feb 1.30pm see 👉 www.mining-landscapes.org/news
St David’s Harbour, Dalgety Bay, built in the 1750s to serve the Fordell #coal mines #Fife #MiningHeritage #MaritimeHeritage
February 3, 2026 at 7:23 AM
St David’s Harbour, Dalgety Bay, built in the 1750s to serve the Fordell #coal mines #Fife #MiningHeritage #MaritimeHeritage
Redds the waste material mined with coal living up to its name
#MiningLandscapes
#MiningLandscapes
February 1, 2026 at 9:21 AM
Redds the waste material mined with coal living up to its name
#MiningLandscapes
#MiningLandscapes
WE ARE RECRUITING:
fancy joining the #MiningLandscapes #Ecomuseum team p/t (60 days) for 6 months across the summer supporting delivery of a series of intergenerational events suit a student/recent graduate. For info and application nip to www.mining-landscapes.org/news/fancy-j...
fancy joining the #MiningLandscapes #Ecomuseum team p/t (60 days) for 6 months across the summer supporting delivery of a series of intergenerational events suit a student/recent graduate. For info and application nip to www.mining-landscapes.org/news/fancy-j...
January 30, 2026 at 9:43 AM
WE ARE RECRUITING:
fancy joining the #MiningLandscapes #Ecomuseum team p/t (60 days) for 6 months across the summer supporting delivery of a series of intergenerational events suit a student/recent graduate. For info and application nip to www.mining-landscapes.org/news/fancy-j...
fancy joining the #MiningLandscapes #Ecomuseum team p/t (60 days) for 6 months across the summer supporting delivery of a series of intergenerational events suit a student/recent graduate. For info and application nip to www.mining-landscapes.org/news/fancy-j...
2/2 … and the newly formed heritage group with special thanks to Craig, Chris, John, Mari, and PhD student Marina
See mining-landscapes.org/route/118
#MiningLandscapes #MiningHeritage
www.mining-landscapes.org/route/118
See mining-landscapes.org/route/118
#MiningLandscapes #MiningHeritage
www.mining-landscapes.org/route/118
January 29, 2026 at 7:24 AM
2/2 … and the newly formed heritage group with special thanks to Craig, Chris, John, Mari, and PhD student Marina
See mining-landscapes.org/route/118
#MiningLandscapes #MiningHeritage
www.mining-landscapes.org/route/118
See mining-landscapes.org/route/118
#MiningLandscapes #MiningHeritage
www.mining-landscapes.org/route/118
1/2 A new fully accessible route added to the @HeritageFundSCO @StirUni #Ecomuseum #MiningLandscape exploring the site of the former Barony Colliery and the iconic A frame #Auchinleck East #Ayrshire spearheaded by the Community Development Initiative …
January 29, 2026 at 7:23 AM
1/2 A new fully accessible route added to the @HeritageFundSCO @StirUni #Ecomuseum #MiningLandscape exploring the site of the former Barony Colliery and the iconic A frame #Auchinleck East #Ayrshire spearheaded by the Community Development Initiative …
You always get the random and the little bits of weird roaming #derelictland. Sorting through last years pics revealed a fingers theme for 2025
#MiningLandscapes
#MiningLandscapes
January 28, 2026 at 7:11 AM
You always get the random and the little bits of weird roaming #derelictland. Sorting through last years pics revealed a fingers theme for 2025
#MiningLandscapes
#MiningLandscapes
Not the most inspiring pic (although it does depict the former Devon Colliery bing) its the beta version of landing page of the #Ecomuseum’s new Breaking Barriers project route creation wizard that enables and supports independent creation/upload of new digital walking route
#MiningHeritage
#MiningHeritage
January 27, 2026 at 7:18 AM
Not the most inspiring pic (although it does depict the former Devon Colliery bing) its the beta version of landing page of the #Ecomuseum’s new Breaking Barriers project route creation wizard that enables and supports independent creation/upload of new digital walking route
#MiningHeritage
#MiningHeritage
Want more maritime coal heritage book a ticket for our free webinar Tuesday 19th Feb 1.30pm see www.mining-landscapes.org/news
January 26, 2026 at 4:51 PM
Want more maritime coal heritage book a ticket for our free webinar Tuesday 19th Feb 1.30pm see www.mining-landscapes.org/news