On the 18th of September 1959 the Auchengeich Colliery suffered a devastating blow when many deaths were encountered in the name of a humble hard day's work.

The Black Gold project was formed to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the disaster; which took place Sept 18th 2009.

Click here to view pictures of the memorial day.

Black Gold was founded primarily by Joan Clark – Social Convener of the Auchengeich Miners' Club. The project is designed to raise awareness of one of Scotland's worst disasters of its kind.

The aim of the Black Gold project is to highlight, to remember and to honour.

One death would have been tragic enough but forty-seven hard-working men of all age-groups would never return home from their shifts. Forty-seven families would never again see their fathers, husbands, sons, brothers and uncles. Escalating the tragedy; a whole community endured a tragic event that will be forever etched in the minds of those who were affected.

Black Gold is an independent project. We set this project up to highlight awareness of the Auchengeich mining disaster. Our soul purpose is based on creative works. We are not a charity to the disaster fund. If anyone wishes to donate financially or sponsor the Auchengeich disaster fund please note that we can direct you to the Auchengeich Disaster Memorial Fund. All you have to do is send us an email and we'll alert the head committee.