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Montrose / Usan, Scotland: agate

ROCKHOUNDING OPEN / LEGAL DOCUMENTED

Where: UK & Ireland · Europe · approx. 56.7, -2.44 (vicinity only)

Why this spot: Scottish agate (Scotch pebbles)

What turns up: The Angus coast (Usan, Boddin, the 'Blue Hole') is Scotland's prime agate ground, weathering from Old Red Sandstone lavas onto the shore.

Access: Open / legal.

Loose beach and float material is generally collectable; do not dig protected cliffs or take from protected sites. Confirm local rules and tides.

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Satellite view, historic-map overlays, tide/flow context and field notes are in the app. Exact research detail is part of Pro.

Pins are approximate by design. This page is historical research, not permission to dig. Check ownership and local law first.