Download or read book The Geology of Islay Including Oronsay and Portions of Colonsay and Jura Explanation of Sheets 19 and 27 with the Western Part of Sheet 20 written by S. B. Wilkinson and published by . This book was released on 1907 with total page 118 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Guide to the Geology of Scotland Containing an Account of the Character Distribution and More Interesting Appearances of Its Rocks and Minerals written by James Nicol and published by . This book was released on 1844 with total page 300 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Walking on Jura Islay and Colonsay written by Peter Edwards and published by . This book was released on 2013-11-30 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jura, Islay & Colonsay offer some of wildest scenery in the British Isles - but the terrain is tough & almost entirely without paths or waymarks. This guide opens up the area to the experienced walker, describing many previously unpublished routes, including a challenging five-day route around the west coast of Jura.
Download or read book Walking on Jura Islay and Colonsay written by Peter Edwards and published by Cicerone Press Limited. This book was released on 2019-05-15 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A guidebook to 23 walks and treks on the Isles of Jura, Islay and Colonsay as well as neighbouring Oronsay and Scarba. Exploring the beautiful scenery of the southern Hebrides, the routes are suitable for experienced walkers. The 22 day walks range in length from 7 to 25km (4–16 miles) and can be linked to create your own itinerary. A challenging 5-day 89km (55 mile) trek along Jura’s remote west coast is also described. 1:50,000 OS maps included for each walk Detailed information on accommodation and public transport Notes on the islands' bothies and wild-camping recommendations Highlights include the round of the Paps of Jura
Download or read book Land of the Ilich written by Steven Mithen and published by Birlinn Ltd. This book was released on 2021-11-04 with total page 598 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As an archaeologist, Steven Mithen has worked on the Hebridean island of Islay over a period of many years. In this book he introduces the sites and monuments and tells the story of the island's people from the earliest stone age hunter-gatherers to those who lived in townships and in the grandeur of Islay House. He visits the tombs of Neolithic farmers, forts of Iron Age chiefs and castles of medieval warlords, discovers where Bronze Age gold was found, treacherous plots were made against the Scottish crown, and explores the island of today, which was forged more recently by those who mined for lead, grew flax, fished for herring and distilled whisky – the industry for which the island is best known today. Although an island history, this is far from an insular story: Islay has always been at a cultural crossroads, receiving a constant influx of new people and new ideas, making it a microcosm for the story of Scotland, Britain and beyond.
Download or read book Geology s Significant Sites and their Contributions to Geoheritage written by R. M. Clary and published by Geological Society of London. This book was released on 2024-07-23 with total page 471 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The contributions in this book explore several geologically significant sites and, in doing so, acknowledge and explore not just the geological exposures themselves, but also the people and issues that are fundamentally intertwined with the history of our science and its impact on our society. Through selective examples of outcrops and locales integral to the history of geology, we explore the evolution of modern geology, as well as the geodiversity and geoheritage of our planet. While the volume is far from comprehensive, the chapters contained herein detail a range for geoheritage value, scale of geoheritage sites and potential for geoheritage opportunities that will promote a broader, richer understanding of the complexity of the geoheritage of Earth. Importantly, many chapters offer a cautionary tale of sites almost lost to posterity and submit their take-away lessons for community mobilization towards geoheritage site protection.
Download or read book Local Geology written by Arthur Morley Davies and published by . This book was released on 1927 with total page 26 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Geology of Colonsay and Oronsay written by Edward Hubert Cunningham-Craig and published by . This book was released on 1911 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Memoirs of the Geological Survey written by Geological Survey of Great Britain and published by . This book was released on 1915 with total page 840 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Geology of Ben Nevis and Glen Coe and the Surrounding Country written by Edward Battersby Bailey and published by . This book was released on 1916 with total page 298 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Explanation of One inch Geological Sheet written by and published by . This book was released on 1911 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Spirit of Jura written by Marc Lambert and published by Birlinn Publishers. This book was released on 2009 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 60 years ago, the beautiful island of Jura provided George Orwell the solitude and inspiration he needed to write his political masterpiece, Nineteen Eighty-Four. In 2006, the Scottish Book Trust established their Jura Malt Whisky Writer Retreat Programme to give writers the same peace and space and it is now recognised as one of the best creative opportunities available. In 2007, authors Will Self, Janice Galloway and Philip Gourevitch took a month out, writing and living in the luxurious Distillery Lodge, to work on specially commissioned stories, published here for the first time.
Download or read book A Guide to Stratigraphical Procedure written by A. Whittaker and published by American Association of Petroleum Geologists. This book was released on 1992 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Lords of the Isles written by Raymond Campbell Paterson and published by Birlinn Limited. This book was released on 2008-05 with total page 245 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tracing its origins back to the great Somerled, Raymond Campbell Paterson charts the steady ascent of Clan Donald to the zenith of its power in the 15th century, when the Lords of the Isles controlled much of the Hebrides, as well as extensive parts of the mainland, including the vast earldom of Ross. So powerful had the clan become that it was even able to challenge the authority of the Scottish Crown at the Battles of Harlaw and Inverlochy and plan to partition Scotland with Edward IV of England. Pride was followed by destruction, and James IV finally deposed the last Lord of the Isles in 1493. But under the chiefs of Clanranald, Glengarry, Sleat, Keppoch, Dunyveg and Glencoe, the various branches of the clan. Large and small, continued for many years to fight for their own independence and the independence of the old Gaelic world. The former enemies of the house of Stewart, they ended among the last of its defenders. Long vanished as a territorial power, the past glory of Clan Donald continues to be remembered to this very day.
Download or read book Geology and Landscapes of Scotland written by Con Gillen and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 262 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Skye and the Inner Hebrides written by Katie Featherstone and published by Bradt Travel Guides. This book was released on 2024-10-20 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bradt’s Skye & the Inner Hebrides is the new, thoroughly updated, second edition of the most detailed standalone travel guidebook to this group of Scottish islands. Author Katie Featherstone, who loved the Inner Hebrides so much she moved there, features 20 inhabited islands, from the Isle of Skye in the north to community-owned Gigha in the south, plus the gateway towns of Oban and Mallaig on the Scottish mainland. Ransacked by Vikings, caught between warring clan chiefs and exploited by mainland nobility, the ongoing survival of Inner Hebridean communities testifies to the strength of their character. Reclaiming an identity through their native Gaelic language, ceilidh dancing and traditional industries remains a struggle, but despite only around 20,000 people living across the region, each inhabited island has a distinctive history, character and culture. With a bridge to the mainland, Skye sees the most visitors; it boasts the most varied landscape and most obvious attractions, including its Highland Games. Other, smaller islands remain relatively remote and less affected by the outside world. Pious Iona, Islay with its whisky, and Canna – where the village shop still runs via honesty box – all have their own individual charm. Beyond cultural intrigue, the Inner Hebrides are renowned for their wild places, striking a perfect balance between feeling remote and being accessible on any budget. Scotland’s ‘right to roam’ provides infinite walking possibilities. Away from the villages, miles of intricate coastline, with sandy beaches and towering cliffs, enclose swathes of heathery moorland and hills. Hikers can enjoy Mull’s dramatic rock formations or Jura’s ‘Paps’, with only a herd of red deer or a soaring eagle for company. On Skye, you can go beachcombing in the morning, then watch the Highland Games in the afternoon. Wildlife-watchers can snorkel with basking sharks off Coll, listen for corncrakes on Tiree, admire wintering geese on Islay or spot dolphins off Mull. With extensive listings of accommodation and eating options, detailed transport advice, walking routes and packing lists, plus insights into history, myths and lifestyle, Bradt’s Skye & the Inner Hebrides is the ideal companion for an enjoyable visit.
Download or read book Argyll Inner Hebrides Footprint Focus Guide written by Alan Murphy and published by Footprint Travel Guides. This book was released on 2013-03-22 with total page 98 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Argyll truly has its own special beauty. From peaceful wooded glens to beautiful beaches; gorgeous little fishing ports to romantic castles, Argyll and the Inner Hebrides have all the ingredients of a classic Scottish holiday. Footprint Focus provides invaluable information on transport, accommodation, eating and entertainment to ensure that your trip includes the best of this beautiful region of Scotland. • Essentials section with useful advice on getting to and around Argyll and the Inner Hebrides • Comprehensive, up-to-date listings of where to eat, sleep and seek adventure • Includes information on tour operators and activities, from sampling the finest whiskey to sea fishing. • Detailed maps for Argyll and the Inner Hebrides. • Slim enough to fit in your pocket. With detailed information on all the main sights, plus many lesser-known attractions, Footprint Focus Argyll & Inner Hebrides (Includes Oban, Mull, Iona, Islay, Jura & Arran) provides concise and comprehensive coverage of one of Scotland’s most varied and stunning regions. The content of the Footprint Focus Argyll & Inner Hebrides (Includes Oban, Mull, Iona, Islay, Jura & Arran) guide has been extracted from the Scotland Highlands and Islands Footprint Handbook.
