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

MineRegionYears
Newcraighall Colliery Midlothian 1897–1968
Niddrie Colliery Midlothian 1874–1947
Woolmet Colliery Midlothian 1898–1966

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

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