Scottish Quarrying And Mining Forum

Balmullo residents have persuaded NatureScot to investigate the proposed Breedon Quarry for potential designation as a Site of Special Scientific Interest. thecourier.co.uk/fp/news/fife/5…

For information on the proposed development at Goathill Quarry see Proposal of Application Notice 26/00739/PAN: planning.fife.gov.uk/online/applica… centralfifetimes.com/news/25948593.…

Ravelrig Quarry, Dalmahoy, Edinburgh projectscot.com/2026/03/ravelr…

A monument to miners. The Barony A Frame stands proud in East Ayrshire. (2 minute video) facebook.com/reel/160745576…

Moray quarry plan from Aberdeen firm Leiths quashed in decisive vote northern-scot.co.uk/news/unbelieva…

Winshear Gold reports has commenced a diamond drill program at the Portsoy Nickel – Copper – Cobalt project, located in Aberdeenshire. Drilling will focus on the North and South Zones at the Rodburn Target. winshear.com/news/winshear-…

Geologists may be interested in the Community presentation 9 February 2026 about water levels in the Old Fordell Adit, Dalkeith. Copies of the mine plans that were presented at the meeting on 09/02/2026 are available from Customer Services. miningremediation.co.uk/locations/dalk…

From 01 April 2026, the UK Aggregates Levy will be replaced in Scotland by the Scottish Aggregates Tax, which will be managed and administered by Revenue Scotland. agg-net.com/news/new-scott…

From Aberdeen Minerals' Public Notice Mar 2, 2026: Nether Arthrath, near Ellon, AB41 8YP ... Four new boreholes are proposed at the site ... The planned works will ... reach over 300 metres vertical depth. aberdeenminerals.com/news/public-no…

For more information on the proposed extension of Scord Quarry, Shetland, see proposal of application notice 2026/010/PAN: pa.shetland.gov.uk/online-applica… shetnews.co.uk/2026/02/25/sco…

For more information on the proposed extension and restoration of Balmullo Quarry, Fife, see planning application 25/00418/EIA: planning.fife.gov.uk/online/applica… thecourier.co.uk/fp/news/fife/5…

Aberdeen Minerals is betting large deposits are buried beneath the north-east's rolling farmland. pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/business/lo…

For more information on the proposed extension of Scord Quarry, Shetland, see proposal of application notice 2026/010/PAN: pa.shetland.gov.uk/online-applica… shetlandtimes.co.uk/news/consultat…

News 9 Feb 2026: Western Gold Exploration "has received and reviewed historic mineral exploration data as part of our Glen Lyon Joint Venture with Acrux Gold Limited to explore for gold, silver, and critical minerals as part of the Caledonian Gold Project" westerngoldexploration.com/news/

The 2026/27 edition of the Directory of Quarries & Quarry Equipment mailchi.mp/qmj/40th-direc…

For more information on the proposed Dykeside Farm Quarry at Birnie near Elgin, see planning application 25/00354/MIN: publicaccess.moray.gov.uk/eplanning/appl… northern-scot.co.uk/news/moray-qua…

This assessment considers the business impacts associated with the introduction of secondary legislation setting out the Scottish Aggregates Tax (SAT) cross-border requirements for taxpayers. gov.scot/publications/s…

Shetland Islands Council have submitted a Proposal of Application Notice for a 4.9 hectare extension of Scord Quarry. For information see planning application 2026/010/PAN here: pa.shetland.gov.uk/online-applica…

FOR SALE/LET Bridgend Quarry, King Edward, Banff, AB5 3NL mailchi.mp/qmj/savills-qu…