Places associated with the Shale Oil Industry

Oil Works

Locations where coal or shale oil was made or refined.

Shale Mines

Locations where shale was mined or quarried

Shale Villages

Housing built or leased by the shale oil companies

Estates

Land owned or leased by shale oil companies

Distribution Depots

Local distribution depots throughout Scotland.

Other property

Office and industrial premises

Beyond Scotland

Associated oil works elsewhere in the UK and overseas.

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