Photograph of Queen Elizabeth talking to Dr William Reid, National Coal Board Scottish Area Chairman, as they progress through the workshops of Cowdenbeath Colliery, with other officials and Princess Margaret following on and machinery and workmen on either side.

Photograph of royal party, Princess Margaret, King George VI, and Queen Elizabeth, examining a piece of machinery, possibly a coal cutter, in the workshops at Cowdenbeath Colliery. Dr William Reid, National Coal Board Scottish Area Chairman, is on the right.