MineArchiveBairds & Dalmellington Ltd
Bairds & Dalmellington Ltd was formed in 1931 by merging William Baird & Co's Ayrshire coal interests with the Dalmellington Iron Company, together controlling around 70% of the Ayrshire coalfield. Its mines were nationalised into the National Coal Board's Scottish Division in 1947 and the company was wound up in 1953.
| Successor to | Dalmellington Iron Company — Ayrshire interests combined with William Baird & Co in 1931 William Baird & Company — Ayrshire interests combined with the Dalmellington Iron Company in 1931 |
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Mines operated
| Mine | Region | Years |
|---|---|---|
| Auchincruive Colliery | South Ayrshire | 1931–1947 |
| Barony Colliery | East Ayrshire | 1931–1947 |
| Benbain Colliery | East Ayrshire | 1931–? |
| Dalmellington Iron Works | East Ayrshire | 1931–1947 |
| Dunaskin Ironworks | South Ayrshire | 1928–1976 |
| Fauldhead Colliery | Dumfries and Galloway | ?–1947 |
| Highhouse Colliery | East Ayrshire | 1931–1947 |
| Houldsworth Colliery | East Ayrshire | 1935–1947 |
| Kames Colliery | East Ayrshire | 1931–1946 |
| Littlemill Colliery | East Ayrshire | 1936–1947 |
| Pennyvenie Colliery | East Ayrshire | 1931–1947 |
| Sundrum Colliery | South Ayrshire | 1931–1947 |