Usan: Rockhounding in Angus

Usan is a mapped rockhounding spot in Angus, United Kingdom. Reported finds include agate, chalcedony, jasper, quartz, carnelian. Below: coordinates, access notes, and nearby spots.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County / council area: Angus
Postcode: DD10 9SD
Coordinates: 56.68280, -2.45260

Land & collecting status

Generally open to casual collecting

Public-tagged UK spots are usually beaches, foreshore, or long-worked collecting localities where picking up loose material is generally tolerated. Watch the tides, never dig into cliffs, and check local bylaws before you collect.

Rules differ across England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland. Most UK land is private, beaches and foreshore generally tolerate casual pebble collecting, and SSSIs and scheduled monuments are protected. Check this site's status before you collect.

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Found at Usan

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Usan FAQ

Where is Usan?+

Usan is in Angus, United Kingdom, at 56.68280, -2.45260.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Usan?+

Usan is reported to produce Agate, Chalcedony, Jasper, Quartz, Carnelian.

Is collecting allowed at Usan?+

Generally open to casual collecting. Public-tagged UK spots are usually beaches, foreshore, or long-worked collecting localities where picking up loose material is generally tolerated. Watch the tides, never dig into cliffs, and check local bylaws before you collect. Access rules in the UK differ by nation and land type, so always confirm permission and protections before a trip.

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This spot is about 58 miles from Edinburgh. Rock and fossil collecting near Edinburgh →

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