Mr Wood's Fossils

06/08/2026

A celebration of James Hutton and the concept of Deep Time on Radio 4 this Sunday evening - 7.15, and available afterwards on BBC Sounds.

Plunge into the abyss of deep geological time with Karine Polwart.

05/08/2026

A fresh batch of highly-prized Veracruz amethyst from Mexico. Prices from £6.50 (pretty tiny) to £100.

30/07/2026

The recuperative effects of fossil hunting.

Matthew Myerscough swapped mountains for fossil-laden beaches after becoming trapped in snow on Yr Wyddfa.

20/07/2026

Apparently this happened at a park in China, in April. Injuries from dinosaur bites are rare these days, but...

Watch the video on the link in the comments.

13/07/2026

At least once a week, for the last 27 years or so, I've heard someone humming the theme from Jurassic Park. But that's not Sam Neill's fault. Goodbye to everyone's favourite movie palaeontologist.

09/07/2026

I had Steven Spielberg film this for me, just to show the fluorescence of the hauyne. Finally got some out on the shelves today.

29/06/2026

A first, I think, for the shop - samples of haüyne, a rare sodalite type. These are from Pakistan. I have a few blue, and more of the cheaper green. Prices from £16.50 to £48.

27/06/2026

I've been in France for a trade show this week, in 40° heat. This year, most of my buying was pre-ordered, but I've picked up a couple of different things, too. I'll be glad to get home to weather a little more Scottish.

11/06/2026

I was sent this by the Bearsden Shark Group. They're looking at mass production to help promote the statue project. Difficult to get the fine details with 3d printing, but a nice job.

07/06/2026

If you guessed this fiddly little monster, you are correct. Worth the effort, however.