Preston Island, Artificial island in Torry Bay, Fife, Scotland.
The reclaimed landmass measures 120 meters from northwest to southeast and 75 meters from northeast to southwest, featuring remnants of industrial structures.
Sir Robert Preston constructed this industrial site around 1800 over rocks visible at low tide, establishing coal mines and salt production facilities.
The remains of workers' housing, engine houses, and salt pans on the island document the daily operations of Scottish industrial laborers in the 1800s.
Visitors can reach Preston Island through a designated footpath from Low Valleyfield, with information panels explaining the site's industrial heritage.
The site contains the sole surviving above-ground structures representing combined coal mining and salt production operations in Scotland's salt manufacturing history.
Location: Fife
Location: Culross
GPS coordinates: 56.04944,-3.59581
Latest update: March 5, 2025 00:30
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