Sand extraction
Introduction
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Sand extraction
Image: © Gordon Brown Taken: 4 Jan 2006
There is extensive sand extraction in the upper reaches of the Irvine Valley. These workings extend for around a mile. Loudoun Hill can be seen in the background.
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Image Location
Latitude
55.604497
Longitude
-4.230155