Hundreds of people took a journey back in time to learn about the time when dinosaurs roamed the earth.

Some 600 enthusiasts visited the Watt Institution for the Fantastic Fossils event, hosted by Inverclyde Council.

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Visitors got the chance to see a an amazing array of fossils from the museum's collection as well as get the chance to make their own fossils.

An Inverclyde Council spokesperson said: "Visitors were treated to a display of incredible fossils from our museum’s collection, including a remarkable Ichthyosaurus skull, ancient ammonites, and even a massive Megalodon tooth.

"Families were able to get hands-on with fossils, such as a dinosaur eggshell and coprolite (poo).

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To make the experience more hands-on and interactive, modern technology was used to bring the past to life.

The spokesperson said: "To make the experience even more immersive, we integrated modern technology.

"Using microscopes, visitors examined Copal, a fossilised tree resin, uncovering ancient insects perfectly preserved within.

"We also introduced an augmented reality experience that brought the Archaeopteryx, an early bird-like dinosaur, to life before their eyes."

People of all ages got the chance to make fossils using 3D printed moulds based on real fossils, which gave people a unique souvenir to remember their day.

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This event was part of the council's year-long Re-animating the Past project which aims to bring the museum's natural sciences collection to wider audiences through digital technology.

The project is funded by Museum Galleries Scotland.