Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
Bilston Glen Colliery Memorial
In or near Auchendinny.
Bilston Glen Colliery Memorial — a memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
M J Richardson — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Eskbank · 6.1 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Bilston Glen Colliery Memorial is a memorial located in scotland-central, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Place summary
Bilston Glen Colliery Memorial is located in central Scotland. This memorial commemorates the miners who worked at the Bilston Glen Colliery, reflecting the region's industrial heritage.
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- Coordinates
- 55.8695, -3.1790
- District
- Midlothian
- Postcode
- EH25 9SH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Midlothian
- Nearest railway station
- Eskbank — 6.1 km
Sources
- osm: node/2825354254 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bilston Glen Colliery Memorial?
- Bilston Glen Colliery Memorial is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH25 9SH).
- What is Bilston Glen Colliery Memorial?
- Bilston Glen Colliery Memorial — a memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Bilston Glen Colliery Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Eskbank, about 6.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode EH25 9SH.
- Is Bilston Glen Colliery Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Bilston Glen Colliery Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Bilston Glen Colliery Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Eskbank, about 6.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EH25 9SH.