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

The Elgol dinosaur fossil, first found in 1973, is now confirmed as Scotland's earliest and most complete dinosaur skeleton after extraction by a team led by Dr Elsa Panciroli in 2018.
The dinosaur dates back to around 166 million years ago, during the Middle Jurassic period, indicating it is one of the earliest ornithopods.
Researchers identified part of the spine, ribs, and a hip bone, making it Scotland's most complete dinosaur skeleton.
Dr Elsa Panciroli emphasized the fossil's importance and stated, 'We did it: finally we can confirm and publish Scotland’s first recorded and most complete dinosaur.

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El Universo

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They reveal the fossil of a dinosaur discovered in Scotland 52 years ago

Scientists have confirmed that a dinosaur fossil found in 1973 on the island of Skye belongs to an ornithopod of 166 million years, the most complete discovered in Scotland, after its extraction in 2018 and the first results of its analysis presented on Thursday.

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Sky News UK

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

Analysis of the bone structure indicates the Elgol dinosaur, which would have been roughly the size of a pony, was at least eight years old. It means the earliest recorded dinosaur find in Scotland has now been confirmed and fully described.

4 days ago·United Kingdom

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The National

Jurassic dinosaur fossil extracted from cliff in Scottish island

A FOSSIL first spotted in a Scottish island over 50 years ago has finally been extracted from the base of the cliff where it was found and,…

4 days ago·Glasgow, United Kingdom

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BBC News

Pony-sized dinosaur revealed 52 years after discovery on Isle of Skye

The fossil was first spotted in the 1970s but only in recent times was it possible to extract and study it.

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The Herald Scotland

Elgol dinosaur found in 1973 finally extracted from cliff on Skye

It dates from the Middle Jurassic period and is preserved in fragments, and experts believe it is an ornithopod.

4 days ago·Scotland, United Kingdom

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Irish Examiner

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

4 days ago·Ireland

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