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Suitable for families |
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The key is applied to each of the
following locations to indicate the type of terrain and the
potential volume of fossils you may encounter. Please note, the
volume of finds may vary considerably at different times of the year
and depending on prevailing weather conditions. These summaries are
produced from recent visits and are updated on a frequent basis. |
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Quarry location |
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High find frequency |
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Beach location |
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Average find frequency |
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Countryside location |
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Low find frequency |
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River Brora (Sutherland) |
Jurassic |
Summary: The River Brora provides an isolated
exposure of Jurassic rock along its banks, approximately one
mile inland from the river mouth. Accessibility is dependent on the
prevailing weather conditions; viewing or collecting fossils can be
difficult and potentially dangerous at times.
Fossils: ammonites, bivalves, belemnites...
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Crail (Fife) |
Carboniferous |
Summary: Crail is a small fishing village
located in south east Fife (Scotland) and provides a fascinating
insight into the Carboniferous period 335 million years ago. What
distinguishes Crail from the surrounding localities is the
occurrence of several well preserved Arthropleura (giant
centipede) trackways.
Fossils: Arthropleura tracks, plant
and tree remains, bivalves...
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Dunrobin (Sutherland) |
Jurassic |
Summary: Dunrobin is better known for its
fairy-tail style castle 'Dunrobin Castle' than its fossils, which in
comparison are small in size and number; however experienced
visitors should be able to locate a range of specimens from the
Jurassic rocks.
Fossils: Bivalves, crinoids, ammonites,
belemnites...
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East Wemyss (Fife) |
Carboniferous |
Summary: Despite having little in the way of
natural beauty, the foreshore boulders provide an opportunity to
observe a number of carboniferous fossils, in particular sections of
Stigmaria (Lepidodendron tree roots). For the
reasons described, East Wemyss is best suited for individual fossil
collectors rather than families.
Fossils: Plant remains...
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Kings Barns (Fife) |
Carboniferous |
Summary: Kingsbarns is located on the east
coast of Fife in Scotland and provides an opportunity to find plant
remains dating from the Carboniferous period. At low-tide the roots
of the Lepidodendron tree (Stigmaria) which once
grew commonly in this part of the world, can be found.
Fossils: Plant remains...
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