Niddrie and Benhar Coal Company

Formed in 1874 as the Niddrie Coal Company to acquire mineral rights across Niddrie, Woolmet and Edmonstone; reconstituted under this name in 1882, a subsidiary of the Benhar Coal Company.

Mines operated

Mine	Region	Years
Newcraighall Colliery	Midlothian	1897–1968
Woolmet Colliery	Midlothian	1898–1966

Record created: 28 August 2026 · Last researched: 28 August 2026