Birkhill Clay Mine, Bo'ness
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Birkhill Clay Mine, Bo'ness
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The Birkhill Fireclay mine once supported the iron and steel industry, producing clays used for heat-resistant bricks to line the furnaces. Its peak production was in the early to mid 20th century, but is now just a relic of the industrial past of this part of Scotland. Tour guides now take visitors on a fascinating tour deep under the Avon Gorge to explain how the mine worked, and what life was like for the miners in years gone by. Open : 2010: July and Aug Tues- Sun, Sept - Oct Sat-Sun
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Linlithgow
Linlithgow is a 16th Century town 18 miles outside of Edinburgh, that is easily visited by train, that was the birthplace of Mary Queen of Scots. The main attraction is Linlithgow Palace which remains largely intact and makes a fascinating attraction, with displayed artefacts and illustrations of the way life was lived in Tudor times and what passed for the then Scottish Court. Linlithgow is also the home of the Edinburgh & Glasgow Union Canal Centre from where boats can be hired to experience the Falkirk Wheel or for the two and a half hour canal trip to the fantastic Avon Aqueduct.