Muirshiel Barytes Company

The Muirshiel Barytes Company was formed in 1947 to work the Muirshiel barytes mine in Renfrewshire, sinking new shafts before Rio Tinto Zinc took over as operator in 1962.

Mines operated

Mine	Region	Years
Muirshiel Barytes Mine	Renfrewshire	1947–1962

Record created: 21 August 2026 · Last researched: 21 August 2026