Portree Shore (Camas Ban): Rockhounding in Highland

Portree Shore (Camas Ban) is a mapped rockhounding spot in Highland, United Kingdom. Reported finds include chabazite, phillipsite, thomsonite, analcime, natrolite, and more. Below: coordinates, access notes, and nearby spots.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County / council area: Highland
Postcode: IV51 9DB
Coordinates: 57.41650, -6.18570

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 Portree Shore (Camas Ban)

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Portree Shore (Camas Ban) FAQ

Where is Portree Shore (Camas Ban)?+

Portree Shore (Camas Ban) is in Highland, United Kingdom, at 57.41650, -6.18570.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Portree Shore (Camas Ban)?+

Portree Shore (Camas Ban) is reported to produce Chabazite, Phillipsite, Thomsonite, Analcime, Natrolite, Stilbite, Calcite.

Is collecting allowed at Portree Shore (Camas Ban)?+

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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