Birkhill Fireclay Mine aims to develop children's understanding of the Earth's Crust, the materials it supplies and how these materials can be used. A guided tour illustrates the geology of carboniferous sediments. Fossil trees over 300 million years old are clearly visible in the clay. The importance of fireclay to many processes used from the Industrial Revolution until the present day is also featured. The effects of glaciation, water and other land forming forces may be seen in the Avon Gorge.
Address
Birkhill Fireclay Mine, Upper Kinneil, Bo'ness, West Lothian.
Directions
Birkhill Fireclay Mine, in the Avon Gorge, is best reached from Bo'ness by the Bo'ness and Kinneil Railway to Birkhill Station. It may also be reached from Linlithgow via the A706 and from Bo'ness and Grangemouth via the A904. At Upper Kinneil farmtravel down a single track road. Access for coaches is just possible but the track is narrow and has few passing places.
Opening times
April to October Other times by arrangement Target groups P4-S6,tertiary education classes and community groups
Target groups
All ages.
Charges
Child - £1.20, Adult £2.40 Joint ticket available with Bo'ness and Kinneil Railway - Child £2.50, Adult £4.90,