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The Scotsman

Peterhead Granite

  • Igneous
  • Granite
  • 406 Ma

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Just found Peterhead Granite in The Scotsman.

406 Ma granite, quarried at Stirlinghill, Boddam, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. Nearest stop: Edinburgh Waverley.

This stone is older than it looks — worth five minutes if you're nearby.
https://www.londonpavementgeology.co.uk/location/2565-the-scotsman/

Location Details

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Location of Geological Feature
Pink granite foundation course.
Rock Type
Granite
Geological Age
406 Ma
Quarry Location
Stirlinghill, Boddam, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
Category
Igneous
Nearest station
Edinburgh Waverley
Address
20 North Bridge Street, Edinburgh EH1 1TR
The Scotsman — Peterhead Granite
Peterhead Granite at The Scotsman
Peterhead Granite at The Scotsman (detail 2)
    Entry submitted by Ruth Siddall

More stone at The Scotsman

  • Craigleith Stone

Nearby

The closest other recorded buildings.

  • Scotsman StepsAzul Macaubas10 m · about 1 min walk
  • Netherbow WellheadCraigleith Stone200 m · about 3 min walk
  • Waverley CourtJura Marble250 m · about 4 min walk
  • New StreetCaithness Stone360 m · about 6 min walk
  • Old Infirmary LaneCraigleith Stone380 m · about 6 min walk
  • Statue of PlayfairLocharbriggs Sandstone410 m · about 6 min walk

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