The B8046 (Uphall Station Road) entering Pumpherston, "The Historic Centre of Shale Oil Industry"
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The B8046 (Uphall Station Road) entering Pumpherston, "The Historic Centre of Shale Oil Industry"
Image: © Tim Heaton Taken: 3 Jul 2018
The recovery of oil from shale was an important industry in 19th century Scotland, and the entrance signs proudly declare Pumpherston to be "The Historic Centre of Shale Oil Industry" The Scottish parliament has decided to ban any future shale hydrocarbon recovery https://www.ineos.com/businesses/ineos-shale/news/shale-gas-ban-a-blow-to-scotland/
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Image Location
Latitude
55.90142
Longitude
-3.488003