MineArchiveJohn Watson & Co.
The Glasgow firm that bought the Bathville site in June 1859 for £10,000 and built a brickworks there within months to use the fireclay coming up with the coal. Watson & Co. became one of the biggest coalmasters in Lanarkshire but ran into financial trouble in 1874, when Bathville was sold to James Wood.
Mines operated
| Mine | Region | Years |
|---|---|---|
| Bathville Colliery | West Lothian | 1859–1874 |
| Earnock Colliery | South Lanarkshire | ?–? |
Record created: 6 September 2026 · Last researched: 6 September 2026