Sorn Mine at the Mauchline
side of Brigend, beside East Montgarswood Farm, was a major employer
in the area for over thirty years. The mine was a coal pit, and closed in the
mid 80s
Photo Robin Tannock
Photo: Library and
Information service, EAC
Left: The pit from the Sorn Mauchline road. The
old wooden gate is still there. The view on the right is taken from the road
by Crofthead farm.
Photos - Library and Information
service, East Ayrshire Council
Rrural photos outwith the villages
Sorn home page
Sorn home page