There are three main geographical sub-divisions: the Highlands and Islands is a diverse area which lies to the north and west of the Highland Boundary Fault; the Central Lowlands is a rift …

Scotland’s spectacular scenery and the distinctive character of our land and geography derives from a long geological story stretching back three thousand million years. This geology has …

Inspiring people everywhere to understand, love and care for Scotland’s incredible geological heritage and its role in creating a sustainable future.

Scotland’s geology is world-famous, both for the rich variety of our rocks and the place they hold in the development of new ideas. The rocks of Scotland have formed over a time span of …

2002年1月1日 · Priority is given to the onshore geology, encouraging the reader to go into the field and visit some of the world-class geology on show in Scotland. The chapters are broadly …

The geology of Scotland for its size is very complex. The rocks we see today represent a varied assortment of geologically diverse fragments of the Earth’s crust accreted by continental drift …

2024年5月30日 · A revised Introduction summarizes the geological evolution of Scotland, the nature of the crust and the societal relevance of geology to climate change and sustainability. …

2024年8月20日 · The Geology of Scotland is a fully revised and updated key text celebrating Scotland's onshore and offshore geology. It provides a modern review of advances in our …

The main geographical divisions of Scotland A geological map of Scotland. The bedrock of Scotland is very ancient rock. Archean gneiss, metamorphic beds with granite intrusions were …

With the completion of the Caledonian Orogeny, about 425 million years ago, Scotland’s geological foundations were finally brought together. Scotland’s five foundation blocks came …