MineArchiveMines in Clackmannanshire
Scotland's smallest historic county, tucked between the Ochil Hills and the Firth of Forth, is known in mining terms chiefly for one extraordinary episode: the richest native silver bonanza ever found in Britain, struck in secret at Alva's Silver Glen in 1712.
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| Mine | Worked | Commodities |
|---|---|---|
| Alloa Colliery | from By 1894 | Coal, Fireclay |
| Alva Silver Mine (Silver Glen) | 1712–1716 | Silver, Cobalt |
| Brucefield Colliery | 1905–April 1961 | Coal |
| Castlebridge Colliery | From 1978 (sinking)–2002 | Coal |
| Craigrie Colliery | 1852 (reopened 1942)–August 1952 (abandoned 1957) | Coal |
| Devon Colliery | Early 19th century–1960 | Coal |
| Dollar Mine | 1943–May 1973 | Coal |
| Forthbank Colliery | 1892 (reopened 1947)–January 1958 | Coal |
| Glenochil Colliery | 1952–1962 | Coal |
| Melloch Colliery | c. 1850 (reopened 1939)–1948 | Coal |
| Solsgirth Colliery | 1965–January 1990 | Coal |
| Tillicoultry Colliery | 1866 (first listed)–18 January 1957 (abandoned 1959) | Coal |
| Zetland Colliery | From 1937–September 1960 | Coal |
Record created: 22 August 2026 · Last researched: 22 August 2026