29 March –
coal mining in
Scotland, which has a history stretching back more than 800 years,[4] comes to an end with the closure of
Longannet coal mine in
Fife after its owners go into liquidation following flooding, putting more than 500 people out of work.[5]
^"Edinburgh's Makars". Edinburgh, UNESCO City of Literature. City of Literature Trust. 2006. Archived from
the original on 28 December 2008. Retrieved 25 February 2013.
29 March –
coal mining in
Scotland, which has a history stretching back more than 800 years,[4] comes to an end with the closure of
Longannet coal mine in
Fife after its owners go into liquidation following flooding, putting more than 500 people out of work.[5]
^"Edinburgh's Makars". Edinburgh, UNESCO City of Literature. City of Literature Trust. 2006. Archived from
the original on 28 December 2008. Retrieved 25 February 2013.