MineArchiveAdmiralty (Peterhead Harbour of Refuge works)
Directed the Peterhead Harbour of Refuge breakwater project authorised in 1886, employing both civilian labour and convicts supplied from HM Prison Peterhead to quarry and break granite at Stirling Hill until the project's completion in 1956.
Mines operated
| Mine | Region | Years |
|---|---|---|
| Stirling Hill Quarry | Aberdeenshire | 1888–1956 |
Record created: 26 August 2026 · Last researched: 26 August 2026