WLGS 41 Beecraigs Quarry (Proposed RIGS) [NT 0080 7390] (Figure 139), (Figure 140), (Figure 141)

WLC site description

Part of the Quartz-dolerite sills and dykes group of sites

Other designations: AGLV; CP (Beecraigs Wood); LWS (adjacent to Beecraigs Reservoir)

Beecraigs Quarry is situated in the south-east corner of Beecraigs Country Park. It shows a good section through an east–west trending quartz-dolerite dyke displaying fresh material and horizontal columnar jointing (Figure 140). The fine-grained margin of the dyke can be seen beside the ladder. The quarry is currently used as an outdoor climbing wall and the exposures are easily accessible and safe (no loose material). Existing park leaflets do not mention geodiversity features or sites. A dry stone dyke lining the road is made of quartz-dolerite (Figure 141).

(Figure 139) Entrance sign at Beecraigs Country Park [NT 0071 7425] (WLGS 41).

(Figure 140) Beecraigs Quarry face climbing wall [NT 0080 7390] (WLGS 41) composed of quartz-dolerite, Beecraigs Country Park.

(Figure 141) Dry stone dyke composed of quartz-dolerite. Beecraigs Quarry [NT 0080 7390] (WLGS 41), Beecraigs Country Park.