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Elgol dinosaur fossil found in 1973 finally extracted from base of cliff on Isle of Skye

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The fossil was discovered near to Elgol in 1973 and is Scotland 's earliest recorded dinosaur find.

It is believed to date from around 166 million years ago , in the Middle Jurassic .

Experts have identified part of the spine, ribs and hipbones - making it the most complete dinosaur skeleton found in Scotland .

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