Urbex & Abandoned
Auchlochan Collieries
South Lanarkshire, United Kingdom
The Auchlochan Collieries were several collieries in Auchlochan and Coalburn, South Lanarkshire, Scotland. Production started in 1894 - run by Caprington and Auchlochan Collieries Ltd and then by William Dixon & Company from the 1930s before the NCB took over in 1947 - ending in 1968 when the collieries closed. They were served at Auchlochan Platform railway station, part of the Coalburn Branch of the Caledonian Railway. Eight people were killed at the collieries.
- Category
- Urbex & Abandoned
- Location
- South Lanarkshire, United Kingdom
- Coordinates
- 55.60597, -3.88525
- How to get there
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- Wikidata
- Q107360615
What is Auchlochan Collieries?
Auchlochan Collieries is a Urbex & Abandoned place on VeroMaps. Other places close by: Craignethan Castle, Strathaven Castle, Cambusnethan House, Dalzell House.
Where is Auchlochan Collieries?
Auchlochan Collieries is in South Lanarkshire, United Kingdom. Coordinates: 55.60597, -3.88525.
How do I get to Auchlochan Collieries?
Auchlochan Collieries is at South Lanarkshire, United Kingdom (55.60597, -3.88525). Enter these coordinates in Google Maps, Apple Maps or OpenStreetMap for walking, cycling or driving directions.