Lecht Mine

Between 1730 and 1737, iron was mined in the hills near the Well of Lecht. The ore was taken by pack horse over the hills to Nethy Bridge for smelting. Later, in 1841, the mine was reopened to produce manganese ore. A crushing plant driven by a water wheel was installed - housed in the building that can be seen from the present picnic site. It is now empty of any machinery but there is an attractive walk alongside the burn from the car park to the mine. A leaflet on the mine is available from Tomintoul Museum and there is a small interpretive display inside the mine building.

Glenlivet welcomes you to explore its tracks and byways.