Glen Roy Scottish Landscape Guide

The dramatic coastline and volcanic hills of Fife and Tayside are testament to a dramatic geological past. The story that has been descerned from the rocks tells of violent volcanic eruptions and a time when Scotland sat astride the equator. This booklet provides an illustrated guide to Scotland’s journey through these turbulent times.

For it’s size, Scotland has the most varied geology and natural landscapes of any country on the planet. The creation of it’s natural landcape is a fascinating story, told with authority and clarity by Alan Mckirdy andRoger Crofts.

Scotland: The Creation Of It’s Natural Landscape provides a wealth of information on how Scotland was created and the events which took place there through the aeons. But the story doesn’t stop back in the mists of time: it continually unfolds and the book provides up to the minute information on the geological events taking place beneath our feet. It also provides a history of geological science and highland the enormous contribution Scots geologists have given to the world.

The rugged, wild, mountainous landscape of Rum owes its creation to a geological history that stretches back nearly 3000 million years. For such a small island the range of scenery is remarkable – from the jagged peaks of Askival and Hallival in the east, to the rounded hills of Orval and Ard Nev in the west and the flatlands of Kinloch Glen. The spectacular panorama from Rum encompasses the sloping back bone of Eigg, the rich green pasture of diminutive Muck and the caved basalt coastline embracing Canna and the low lying Sanday. Held together by the sea, these islands combine a richness of landform, colour and texture with the ever changing light and dramatic weather. Find out how this mecca for geologists was formed over millions of years in this riveting tale and ocean, volcanoes and glaciers.