A Guide to the Geology of Islay

Description

This guide describes 12 varied excursions on Islay that tell the fascinating story of Islay’s geological past from 2 billion-year old gneiss to the Ice Age. The geology of each excursion is described at an introductory level with maps and photographs – and the book also contains an introduction to geology section and a glossary of terms.

For those with some geological background, there is a section describing Islay’s geological framework in more detail with some key references for further reading. The excursions range from leisurely rambles to more demanding longer walks – most of which are readily adaptable with shorter easier options.