Description

Book Synopsis

​While canvassing for the Scottish independence referendum in 2014 Neil Findlay made a discovery. Visiting the home that used to be his grandparents’, he was shown a plywood panel where John ‘Jock’ Findlay, his grandfather, had written his life’s tale.

This is Jock’s story. Jock grew up and grew old in the West Lothian village of Pumpherston – a village dominated by one industry, shale oil mining. In his own words he describes the good times, and the hard times, of living and working in Pumpherston. This is a story about a Scottish industry, a village and, most of all, a community.

Life in the Raws: Memories of a Shale Oil Village

Product form

£8.54

Includes FREE delivery

RRP £8.99 – you save £0.45 (5%)

Order before 4pm tomorrow for delivery by Sat 27 Dec 2025.

A Paperback / softback by Jock Findlay, Neil Findlay, Sybil Cavanagh

15 in stock


    View other formats and editions of Life in the Raws: Memories of a Shale Oil Village by Jock Findlay

    Publisher: Luath Press Ltd
    Publication Date: 15/11/2020
    ISBN13: 9781910022122, 978-1910022122
    ISBN10: 1910022128

    Description

    Book Synopsis

    ​While canvassing for the Scottish independence referendum in 2014 Neil Findlay made a discovery. Visiting the home that used to be his grandparents’, he was shown a plywood panel where John ‘Jock’ Findlay, his grandfather, had written his life’s tale.

    This is Jock’s story. Jock grew up and grew old in the West Lothian village of Pumpherston – a village dominated by one industry, shale oil mining. In his own words he describes the good times, and the hard times, of living and working in Pumpherston. This is a story about a Scottish industry, a village and, most of all, a community.

    Recently viewed products

    © 2025 Book Curl

      • American Express
      • Apple Pay
      • Diners Club
      • Discover
      • Google Pay
      • Maestro
      • Mastercard
      • PayPal
      • Shop Pay
      • Union Pay
      • Visa

      Login

      Forgot your password?

      Don't have an account yet?
      Create account