The Outer Hebrides: Landscapes in Stone

The Outer Hebrides: Landscapes in Stone

by Alan Mc Kirdy (Author)

Synopsis

The remote archipelago which lies off the north-west coast of Scotland boasts a huge range of contrasting and spectacular land- and
seascapes. Lewis is austere, with a featureless peatland core, bounded by dramatic sea cliffs, whilst neighbouring Harris is extraordinarily
rugged but fringed with stunning unspoilt beaches. The Uists are characterised by gentle fertile machair lands, and Barra has a more brutal
landscape carved from ancient gnarled rock. But these islands have one thing in common: they were all built from the most ancient rocks in
Britain - Lewisian gneiss, which reaches back almost to the beginning of geological time.
In this book Alan McKirdy explores these islands, together with the volcanic rocks that build the outposts of Rockall, St Kilda and the Shiants,
tracing their extraordinary journey through time and across the globe.

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More Information

Format: Illustrated
Pages: 48
Edition: Illustrated
Publisher: Birlinn Ltd
Published: 10 May 2018

ISBN 10: 1780275099
ISBN 13: 9781780275093

Author Bio

Alan McKirdy has helped to promote the study of environmental geology in Scotland. Before his retirement he was Head of Knowledge and
Information Management at Scottish Natural Heritage. He is now a freelance writer and regularly gives talks at book festivals and other events.