Birkhill Fireclay Mine

Situated by Birkhill Station, the Fireclay Mine allows visitorsto the Bo'ness and Kinneil Railway the opportunity to see 300 million year old fossils and discover the story about fireclay. Experienced tour guides will meet you from the train at Birkhill Station and take you down into the beautiful Avon Gorge before entering into the caverns. Here you will learn how the fireclay was mined, what it was used for and its important role in the industrial revolution.

 

Tours take approximately one hour and start from Birkhill Station on the arrival of each train (except the last service each day). Mine tickets can be bought along with your train ticket at Bo'ness Station or can be purchased on arrival.

 

Opening Times

April to October, when the Bo'ness Kinneil Railway is in operation.

 

To check times call: 01506 825 855

 

Admission

Adult: £3.00

Child: £2.00

Under 5 – Free

 

Further Information

Scottish Railway Preservation Society| website.