A Guide to the Geology of Colonsay
Published on 3. March 2025
Book
Paperback/Softback
80 pages
978-1-917011-07-5 (ISBN)
Description
This guide is a companion volume to the Guide to the Geology of Islay, first published in 2015, which described 12 geological excursions on Islay. It describes five excursions on Colonsay that tell the fascinating story of its geological past from 2 billion-year-old gneisses to the Ice Age. The geology of each excursion is described at an introductory level with maps and photographs, and they range from leisurely rambles to more demanding longer walks.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Glasgow
United Kingdom
Dimensions
Height: 210 mm
Width: 148 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-917011-07-5 (9781917011075)
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Person
David Webster graduated with a geology degree and worked in the oil industry and then in local government in Scotland before retiring and building a house on Islay.
Content
Preface 1
Introduction to Colonsay 2
Introduction to the Excursions 5
Excursion 1: Balnahard Bay 11
Excursion 2: Dun Gallain 17
Excursion 3: Kiloran Bay 25
Excursion 4: Kilchattan 33
Excursion 5: Cable Bay 39
Introduction to Geology 42
Geological Framework of Colonsay 50
Geodiversity and Geoconservation 64
Glossary 65
Further Reading 72
Other Guide Books 75
About the Author 75
Introduction to Colonsay 2
Introduction to the Excursions 5
Excursion 1: Balnahard Bay 11
Excursion 2: Dun Gallain 17
Excursion 3: Kiloran Bay 25
Excursion 4: Kilchattan 33
Excursion 5: Cable Bay 39
Introduction to Geology 42
Geological Framework of Colonsay 50
Geodiversity and Geoconservation 64
Glossary 65
Further Reading 72
Other Guide Books 75
About the Author 75