Raasay Opencast Ironstone Mine

Raasay, Invernessshire.

NGR:	NG 56900 36430
WGS84:	57.35329, -6.04308
Length:	Not recorded
Vert. Range:	Not recorded
Altitude:	163 m
Geology:	Raasay Ironstone & Portree Ironstone Fm
Tags:	Mine, Quarry, Adit, ManMade, Lost
Registry:	second

Infilled site of opencast ironstone workings from which two short, connected adits were present in the W area of the former quarry face.

Alternative Names: None recorded.

Notes: Given coordinates derived from BGS GeoIndex.

Hydrographic Feeds: None

Hydrographic Resurgences: None

Links and Resources:

Abandonment Plan (BGS, AP13133): Plan Of Ironstone Workings From Isle Of Raasay Nos. 1 And 2 Mines Belonging To Messrs. Wm. Baird And Coy. Ltd. 168 West George St., Glasgow. Iron Ore Or Ironstone. - View
BGS GeoIndex ref: 12216 (Raasay Opencast Ironstone Mine)

This entry was last updated: 2026-06-29 15:11:24

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