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Achanaras Quarry – fossils
Achanaras Quarry – fossils

Scotland, UK

This former working quarry has become a famous site in the fossil-hunters’ world.

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  • Falls of Rogue
    Falls of Rogue

    Scotland, UK

    These impressive falls just off the A32 are a good place to see salmon jumping as they try to reach their spawning ground...

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  • Eas a’ Coul Aulin – waterfall
    Eas a’ Coul Aulin – waterfall

    Scotland, UK

    Usually described as around 650ft or around 200m, this is Britain’s longest fall, and requires a rough walk-in on a...

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  • Black Rock Gorge - nr Evanton
    Black Rock Gorge - nr Evanton

    Scotland, UK

    In woodland near Evanton the Black Rock Gorge is a spectacularly narrow box-canyon, 36m(120 ft)deep.

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  • Helmsdale Shore – fossils
    Helmsdale Shore – fossils

    Scotland, UK

    The shoreline of Helmsdale has a complex geology, as well as a reputation for being one of the best places for Jurassic...

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  • Falls of Kirkaig
    Falls of Kirkaig

    Scotland, UK

    These 20m (65ft) high falls are the end of the line for salmon making their way up the River Kirkaig.

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  • Clo Mor cliffs, Sutherland
    Clo Mor cliffs, Sutherland

    Scotland, UK

    The highest mainland cliffs in the UK at 281m(920ft)with a huge seabird colony they are usually visited via passenger ferry.

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  • Thurso  Shore – fossils
    Thurso Shore – fossils

    Scotland, UK

    The shore and cliffs here are especially rich in fish beds, with scales, teeth and sometimes complete fish to be found.

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  • Smoo Cave
    Smoo Cave

    Scotland, UK

    Scotland’s most spectacular cave with a huge entrance, a bridge to the second chamber and an 80 foot waterfall. Well...

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  • Corrieshalloch Gorge, nr Ullapool
    Corrieshalloch Gorge, nr Ullapool

    Scotland, UK

    The finest example of a ‘box canyon’ in Britain it is easily accessed from just off the main Ullapool road.

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  • River Brora fossil site
    River Brora fossil site

    Scotland, UK

    One mile upstream from the river mouth, a short section of Jurassic rock is exposed.

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  • Am Buachaille Sea-Stack, Sandwood Bay
    Am Buachaille Sea-Stack, Sandwood Bay

    Scotland, UK

    This dramatic sandstone stack 65m (215ft) high was first climbed in 1968.

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  • Falls of Glomach
    Falls of Glomach

    Scotland, UK

    Plunging 113m (370 ft)the falls here are certainly spectacular.

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  • Falls of Shin
    Falls of Shin

    Scotland, UK

    These easy to reach falls famed for their leaping salmon – best seen between May and November and peaking in late...

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  • 1 Achanaras Quarry – fossils Scotland, UK
    2 Falls of Rogue Scotland, UK
    3 Eas a’ Coul Aulin – waterfall Scotland, UK
    4 Black Rock Gorge - nr Evanton Scotland, UK
    5 Helmsdale Shore – fossils Scotland, UK
    6 Falls of Kirkaig Scotland, UK
    7 Clo Mor cliffs, Sutherland Scotland, UK
    8 Thurso Shore – fossils Scotland, UK
    9 Smoo Cave Scotland, UK
    10 Corrieshalloch Gorge, nr Ullapool Scotland, UK
    11 River Brora fossil site Scotland, UK
    12 Am Buachaille Sea-Stack, Sandwood Bay Scotland, UK
    13 Falls of Glomach Scotland, UK
    14 Falls of Shin Scotland, UK

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