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> Home > Find Out More > Publications: 'Landscape Fashioned by Geology'Scotland's geological history is a fascinating story and one that is told area by area in the Landscape Fashioned by Geology Series. These illustrated booklets explain how the countryside around us developed over geological time, relating familiar views to the rocks beneath. The series has been produced jointly between Scottish Natural Heritage and the British Geological Survey. Series Editor: Alan McKirdy (SNH) Current titles available:
Other books soon to be produced in the series include: To place an order please E-mail: pubs@snh.gov.uk or by visiting www.snh.gov.uk Glasgow and Ayrshire
This book tells the geological story of a landscape that was at the heart of Scotland's industrial revolution, a story that has been several hundred million years in the making. The patchwork of rocks forming the landscape of the Glasgow and Ayrshire area tells us about the disappearance of an ancient ocean and times when sandy deserts, shallow tropical seas, vast cool swamps and lava from volcanic eruptions covered the evolving landscape. Worn and moulded by ice sheets, the modern landscape continues to change through river and coastal erosion and human activity.
Colin MacFadyen & John Gordon ISBN : 185397451X PRICE : £ 4.95 Ben Nevis and Glencoe
The area around Ben nevis and Glencoe is one of the most popular in the Scottish Highlands. The shapely peaks of the Mamores, fashioned from 700 million year-old sandstones, contrast with the towering near-vertical cliffs of Glen Coe and the north face of Ben Nevis, which exhume the remains of 400 million year-old volcanoes. But the mountains, deep glens and sheltered sea-lochs that we see today were carved by glaciers in the last 2 million years.
David Stephenson & Kathryn Goodenough ISBN : 1853975066 PRICE : £ 4.95 The Outer Hebrides
The Outer Hebrides are exposed to the extreme elements. Every year we see small changes to familiar scenes as a result of the power of wind and wave. This booklet does a remarkable job in explaining the dramatic forces of nature that have shaped the Outer hebrides over millions of years.
Kathryn Goodenough & John Merritt ISBN : 1853975073 PRICE : £ 4.95 Scotland: the creation of its natural landscape
Scotland: the Creation of its Natural Landscape provides a wealth of information on how Scotland was created and the events that took place there through the aeons. But the story doesn’t stop back in the mists of time, it continually unfolds and this book provides up to the minute information on geological events taking place beneath our feet, it also provides a history of geological science and highlights the enormous contribution Scots geologists have made to the world. Alan McKirdy and Roger Crofts Mull and Iona
The wide variety of landscapes on Mull, Iona and their surrounding isles are well known to visitors. Flat-topped hills and steep cliffs of lava in the north contrast with the high mountains of the south that have been carved out of the roots of a huge volcano. Low-lying rounded knolls of pink granite characterise the Ross of Mull, and all around are dramatic coastal features separated in places by welcoming sandy beaches. This book explains how it all came about. 2005 ISBN 1853974234 pbk £ 4.95 Rum and the Small Isles
For such a small island, the range of landscapes on the Island of Rum is truly remarkable - from the jagged peaks of Askival and Hallival, to the rounded hills of Orval and Ard Nev in the west, and the low "stepped" topography north of Kinloch Glen. The book shows how these features can be attributed to a geological history that stretches back nearly 3000 million years and includes deserts, oceon floors, volcanoes and glaciers. 2004 ISBN 1 85397 370 X pbk £5.95 Edinburgh and West Lothian
A revised edition of the successful Edinburgh book. The tranquil appearance of the city of Edinburgh nestling between the surrounding hills and the undulating countryside of West Lothian belies their dramatic volcanic past. The Lothian landscape took over 400 million years to reach its present shape. This book tells the story of its journey from erupting volcanoes, through rivers, seas and ice-caps, to the peaceful parks, restored quarries and level playing fields we see today. " What more exciting story could there be than the story in the rocks and landscapes of Edinburgh." Dr Stuart Monro, Scientific Director, Our Dynamic Earth. 2003 ISBN 1 85397 327 0 pbk £4.95 Parallel Roads of Glen Roy
People have long been fascinated by the Parallel Roads of Lochaber. Were these striking horizontal lines on the hillsides of Glen Roy, Glen Gloy and Glen Spean formed by giants of old, as described in Gaelic myths? Are they natural or were they formed by human activity? Interest in the Parallel Roads continues to this day, both among earth scientists intrigued by the dramatic processes that shaped the landscape, and among modern travellers and tourists attracted by the natural wonder of the landforms. This booklet traces the story of the formation of the Parallel Roads - a remarkable story of ice-age glaciers, vast lakes and catastrophic floods. 2004 ISBN 1 85397 360 2 pbk £4.95 Northwest Highlands
In the words of Aubrey Manning: This easy-to-read, beautifully illustrated book runs through the geological history of one of Scotland’s best-known and most stunning regions at a cracking pace. It brings alive both the place and the people who worked out the story of the dramatic clashing continents, the closing of the oceans and the dynamic journey of Scotland though the ages, from the south, past the equator, towards the north. A must for anyone who’s interested in our amazing history of geological time.’ John Mendum, Jon Merritt and Alan McKirdy Fife and Tayside
The dramatic coastline and volcanic hills of Fife and Tayside are testament to a dramatic geological past. The story that has been discerned from the rocks tells of violent eruptions and a time when Scotland sat astride the equator. This booklet provides an illustrated guide to Scotland’s journey through these turbulent times. Mike Browne, Alan McKirdy and David McAdam Skye
Skye is one of Scotland’s most popular tourist destinations, and deservedly so. But what would Skye be without the jogged peaks of the Cuillins or the intriguing rock formations of the Quirang? In many ways it is the geology of Skye that attracts its visitors and this booklet helps you to understand how the mountains, rocks and lochs were formed. David Stephenson & Jon Merritt East Lothian and the Borders
Underneath the calm façade of south east Scotland’s fertile plains and rolling hills lies a complex structure, which reflects an eventful geological history. David McAdam & Phil Stone Arran and the Clyde Islands
The diverse landscapes of Arran and the Clyde Islands mark the boundary between Highland and Lowland. Discover the ancient secrets and the appeal of these well-loved islands. David McAdam & Steve Robertson Orkney and Shetland
These northern outposts of Scotland hold a great fascination for the geologist. Starting 3 billion years ago, their story tells of colliding continents, bizarre lifeforms and a landscape which continues to be eroded by the pounding force of the Atlantic. Clive Auton, Terry Fletlcher & David Gould Loch Lomond to Stirling
The heart of Scotland encompasses some of the most diverse landscapes in Scotland. From the low Carse to the mountain tops – find out how these modern landscapes reflect the geological changes of the past. Mike Browne & John Mendum
Cairngorms
Their broad plateaux, steep sided glens and deep corries make the Cairngorms one of the foremost mountain landscapes in Britain. Discover how they were fashioned by weathering, glaciers and rivers. John Gordon, Rachel Wignall, Ness Brazier and Patricia Bruneau The geological societies of Edinburgh and Glasgow publish a number of handy, pocket-sized field guides and leaflets which cover many areas of the country. Visit their websites to browse the selection and place an order. Publications of the Edinburgh Geological SocietyThe geological societies of Edinburgh and Glasgow publish a number of handy, pocket-sized field guides and leaflets which cover many areas of the country. Visit their websites to browse the selection and place an order. http://www.edinburghgeolsoc.org/b_home.html Publications of the Glasgow Geological Societyhttp://www.geologyglasgow.org.uk/ Earth Heritage Magazine
Earth Heritage is a FREE twice-yearly magazine for anyone interested in geological and landscape conservation. You can register to receive a copy twice-yearly, by contacting the editorial board member for your area (listed below). Offers of articles should also be directed to the relevant members of the editorial board. A complete database listing all the articles carried in previous issues is available on CD. Contact any member of the editorial board to receive a copy of this CD. Key articles from current and previous issues of Earth Heritage can be found on the web at: http://www.earthheritage.org.uk Earth Heritage is produced by the Joint Nature Conservation Committee, English Nature, Scottish Natural Heritage and the Countryside Council for Wales. The UKRIGS Geoconservation Association is a principal contributing partner. We would like to thank all who have assisted with the preparation of the magazine. However, the opinions expressed by the contributors are not necessarily those of the above organisations.
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