MineArchiveDukes of Sutherland
The landowning family whose estate covered most of Sutherland. The Duke of Sutherland sank the Ross Pit at Brora in 1811 to reach coal beyond the fault that had stopped the shallow workings, one of a series of estate improvement ventures in the county.
Mines operated
| Mine | Region | Years |
|---|---|---|
| Brora Colliery | Highland | 1811–1914 |
| Florence Colliery | Staffordshire | 1874–1891 |
Record created: 25 August 2026 · Last researched: 25 August 2026