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Where to look for Fossils at Queensferry?


(Shale on the foreshore - 2007

Once you reach the foreshore from the footpath, fish fragments can be found in the shale exposed on the foreshore. Split these layers until you find a fossiliferious bed. In addition, fossils such as Brachiopods and Bivalves can also be collected from loose material exposed on the foreshore. The best area for collecting is near to the cliff where the shale is faulted and rises sharply, at the base of this there is a rich bed.


(Searching for fish remains and plants - 2007


(Fish coprolite (centre of picture) exposed on foreshore - 2007

 

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