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National Museum of Scotland

Clashach Sandstone

  • Sedimentary
  • Sandstone
  • Permian

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Location of Geological Feature
Main building stone of the new extension.
Rock Type
Sandstone
Geological Age
Permian
Quarry Location
Clashach Quarry, Birnie, nr. Elgin, Moray, Scotland
Category
Sedimentary
Nearest station
Edinburgh Waverley
Address
Chambers Street, Edinburgh EH1 1JF
National Museum of Scotland — Clashach Sandstone
Clashach Sandstone at National Museum of Scotland
Clashach Sandstone at National Museum of Scotland (detail 2)
Clashach Sandstone at National Museum of Scotland (detail 3)
    Entry submitted by Ruth Siddall

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The closest other recorded buildings.