Fiskavaig: Rockhounding in Highland

Fiskavaig is a mapped rockhounding spot in Highland, United Kingdom. Reported finds include gyrolite, apophyllite, heulandite, stilbite, analcime, and more. Below: coordinates, access notes, and nearby spots.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County / council area: Highland
Postcode: IV47 8SN
Coordinates: 57.30820, -6.45040

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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Fiskavaig FAQ

Where is Fiskavaig?+

Fiskavaig is in Highland, United Kingdom, at 57.30820, -6.45040.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Fiskavaig?+

Fiskavaig is reported to produce Gyrolite, Apophyllite, Heulandite, Stilbite, Analcime, Thomsonite, Chabazite, Calcite.

Is collecting allowed at Fiskavaig?+

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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