Tyndrum

Tyndrum means 'house on the ridge' - the ridge is the watershed between east and west Alba. Clifton was the site of the village attached to the lean mines of Tyndrum and was named after Sir Robert Clifton who began working on the mines in the 1740s. 

Clifton was the site of the village attached to the lean mines of Tyndrum and was named after Sir Robert Clifton who began working on the mines in the 1740s. Lead mining continued until the 1860s and the remains of the old workings are still visible today.

Recently specks of gold have been discovered in these hills. However, if the weary prospector is unsuccessful, he can always enjoy the scenery and hospitality of this friendly village.

Tyndrum means 'house on the ridge' - the ridge is the watershed between east and west Alba.