Landscapes in Stone

Longlisted for the Highland Book Prize 2019The rocks of northern Scotland tell of turbulent events involving continental collisions that unleashed cataclysmic forces, creating a chain of mountains,...

Argyll and the islands that lie off from the west coast of the Kintyre are some of the most historically resonant places in Scotland. But the rocks beneath tell a story of an even more ancient world...

This book is a fascinating exploration into Edinburgh's geological history over millions of years, from the passage of ice during a great freeze that has left an indelible stamp on Edinburgh's cityscape, to long disappeared seas to create the stunning elegance of Edinburgh's New Town, to the Industrial Revolution and the present day.

One of 4 books to launch a brand-new series on Scotland's geology and landscapes which explain how Scotland's scenery was made, why it looks the way it does today and how it has changed over millions of years.

Today the Northeast of Scotland is the picture of peace and tranquillity. Some of the highest quality agricultural land is to be found here. But it was not always like this. Although the area lacks...