MineArchiveA thinly bedded siltstone or sandstone that splits naturally along parallel bedding planes into flat, durable slabs, quarried across northern Scotland for paving and roofing.
Flagstone
Mines
| Mine | Region | Worked |
|---|---|---|
| Stromness Flagstone Quarries | Orkney | Worked historically; one quarry (Quoyloo) remains active–Most quarries long disused; a small number of stones still reused |