Balcomie / Fife Ness: Rockhounding in Fife

Balcomie / Fife Ness is a mapped rockhounding spot in Fife, United Kingdom. Reported finds include agate, chalcedony, jasper, quartz. Below: coordinates, access notes, and nearby spots.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County / council area: Fife
Postcode: KY10 3XN
Coordinates: 56.28360, -2.58650

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 Balcomie / Fife Ness

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Balcomie / Fife Ness FAQ

Where is Balcomie / Fife Ness?+

Balcomie / Fife Ness is in Fife, United Kingdom, at 56.28360, -2.58650.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Balcomie / Fife Ness?+

Balcomie / Fife Ness is reported to produce Agate, Chalcedony, Jasper, Quartz.

Is collecting allowed at Balcomie / Fife Ness?+

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 33 miles from Edinburgh. Rock and fossil collecting near Edinburgh →

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