The West Lothian area has been extensively mined for a variety of minerals and metals, so much that parts of the county appear to be hollow!
Lead has been mined extensively throughout Scotland, and a a real 18th century lead mine can be visited at Wanlochhead where where visitors can experience the thrill of going underground.
Lead ore, known as Galena, is often found in deposits with Silver sulphide as well as the common vein minerals such as quartz, calcite, barytes and dolomite
Forestry work has been ongoing since the storms in January, and some areas are cordoned off.
Please respect the notices and do not enter areas which have been restricted.
Thanks to the Beecraigs Country Park Rangers for allowing these caches to be placed.
