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Broxburn Oil Company Ltd

Formed in 1877 to consolidate Robert Bell's scattered local oil-shale interests into one integrated works, rivalling James Young's pioneering operation at Addiewell.

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Broxburn Oil Works West Lothian 1877–1927

Record created: 24 August 2026 · Last researched: 24 August 2026

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