MineArchiveHighhouse Colliery gas escape, 1935
On 8 August 1935 two miners were killed by an escape of gas at Highhouse Colliery, near Auchinleck in Ayrshire.
| Date | 8 August 1935 |
|---|---|
| Mine | Highhouse Colliery |
| Region | East Ayrshire |
| Type | Gas / Asphyxiation |
| Fatalities | 2 (P. McCartney and S. Strachen, miners.) |
| Context | During active mining |
Cause
An escape of gas in the workings.
What happened
P. McCartney and S. Strachen, both miners, were killed by an escape of gas at Highhouse, then worked by Bairds and Dalmellington Ltd.
Sources
- (secondary) Durham Mining Museum - Highhouse Colliery — Durham Mining Museum
- (secondary) Highhouse Colliery gas escape, 8 August 1935 — Durham Mining Museum
Record created: 18 September 2026 · Last researched: 22 September 2026