Dinosaur fossil found in 1973 finally extracted from base of cliff on Skye

Initially researchers believed it was too difficult to extract the fossil, however it has now been achieved with the help of a local boat company, and scientists are hopeful there will be further discoveries on the island

The fossil known as the Elgol dinosaur was discovered in 1973 near Elgol, in the south of the island, and is Scotland’s earliest recorded dinosaur.

A Jurassic dinosaur fossil has been extracted from the base of a cliff on the Isle of Skye where it was found more than 50 years ago.

The fossil known as the Elgol dinosaur was discovered in 1973 near Elgol, in the south of the island, and is Scotland’s earliest recorded dinosaur.