Mining museum

Museum of the Scottish Shale Oil Industry

United Kingdom West Lothian

About

The Museum of the Scottish Shale Oil Industry was created in 1990, to preserve the history of the shale industry in West Lothian and beyond. It is sited on a former mill at Millfield, near Livingston, Scotland. It is attached to Almond Valley, a heritage centre, large farm and play area.

Details

Type: Mining museum
Country: United Kingdom
Located in: West Lothian
Inception: 1991
Address: Almond Valley Heritage Trust, Millfield, Livingston, West Lothian, EH54 7AR
Website: www.scottishshale.co.uk/
Coordinates: 55.88545, -3.54828
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Landmarks nearby

Almond Valley Light Railway

Almondvale Stadium

Murieston Castle

Mid Calder Parish Church

Camps Viaduct

Almondell Aqueduct

Almondell and Calderwood Country Park

Almondell Bridge

Places to eat nearby

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