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Scotland to demolish 60 homes after subsidence evacuations

8/28/2026

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Scotland's Mining Remediation Authority will demolish 60 homes in Coalsnaughton because of subsidence.
97 properties have been evacuated after ground movement was detected.
The demolished houses are on Benbuck View and Dunmoss View streets.
Remediation work will be carried out on two other affected streets to make them safe.
Homeowners will receive compensation, though many are uncertain about the amounts.

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Scotland's Mining Remediation Authority will demolish 60 homes in Coalsnaughton because of subsidence.
97 properties have been evacuated after ground movement was detected.
The demolished houses are on Benbuck View and Dunmoss View streets.
Remediation work will be carried out on two other affected streets to make them safe.
Homeowners will receive compensation, though many are uncertain about the amounts.