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!
In the 18th Century, Cobalt ores were mined in a small scale with silver in the Silver Glen, near Alva. Cobalt was also mined locally at the Hilderston mines.
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.