Lewisian, Torridonian and Moine Rocks of Scotland — Geological Conservation Review Series No. 34

Contents

Preliminaries

List of contributors

Acknowledgements

Access to the countryside

Preface

1 Lewisian, Torridonian and Moine rocks of Scotland: an introduction

Introduction

The contribution of the Northern Highlands to the understanding of tectonic processes

Tectonic setting and evolution of the Northern Highlands

"GCR site selection

2 Lewisian Gneiss Complex of the Outer Hebrides

Introduction

Roineabhal, South Harris

Na Buirgh (Borve), South Harris

North Pabbay, Sound of Harris

North Uist Coast

Gearraidh Siar (Garry-a-siar) and Baile a' Mhanaich (Balivanich), Benbecula

Rhughasinish, South Uist

Loch Sgioport (Skipport), South Uist

Cnoca Breac (Rubh' Aird-mhicheil), South Uist

Leinis (Leanish), Barra

Cnoc an Fhithich (Aird Grèin), Barra

3 Lewisian of the Scottish mainland

Introduction

Badcall

Scourie Mor

Sìthean Mòr

Scourie Bay

Tarbet to Rubha Ruadh

Loch Drumbeg

An Fharaid Mhòr to Clachtoll

Gruinard River

Creag Mhòr Thollaidh

Kerrysdale

Flowerdale

An Ard

Loch Braìgh Horrisdale to Sìdhean Mòr

Alligin (Diabaig)

4 Torridonian rocks of Great Britain

Introduction

Stoer

Loch na Dal

Kylerhea Glen

Loch Eishort

Diabaig

Upper Loch Torridon

Rubha Dunan

Enard Bay

Achduart

Aultbea

Cailleach Head

5 Moine Thrust Belt

Introduction

Eriboll

Clèit an t-Seabhaig

Faraid Head

Sango Bay

Foinaven

Glencoul

Skiag Bridge

Stronchrubie Cliff

Traligill Burn

Ben More Assynt–Conival–Na Tuadhan

Sgonnan Mòr–Dubh Loch Beag–Upper Glen Oykel

Cam Loch

Knockan Crag

Dundonnell

Càrn na Canaich

Slioch–Heights of Kinlochewe

Meall a' Ghiubhais

Beinn Liath Mhor

Cnoc nam Broc, Kishorn

Slumbay Island, Loch Carron

Carn a' Bhealaich Mhoir

Hangman's Bridge

Ard Hill

Ord

Tarskavaig

Ard Thurinish-Port na Long

6 Moine (North)

Introduction

Ben Hutig

Port Vasgo–Strathan Bay

Melness

Allt na Caillich (Ben Hope)

Allt an Dherue

Coldbackie Bay

Strathan Skerray to Skerray Bay

Aird Torrisdale

Ard Mor (Bettyhill)

Farr Bay (Bettyhill)

Glaisgeo–Farr Point

Sgeir Ruadh (Portskerra)

Dirlot Castle

Ben Klibreck

Oykel Bridge

The Airde of Shin

Allt Doir' a' Chatha

The Rogart Pluton and Migmatite Complex

Creag na Croiche

Aberscross Burn–Kinnauld

Brora Gorge

Carn Gorm

Comrie (Strathconon)

Cromarty and Rosemarkie Inliers

7 Moine (Central)

Introduction

Fannich

Meall an t-Sithe and Creag Rainich

Loch Monar

Abhainn Gleann nam Fiadh (Glen Affric)

Attadale

Dornie–Inverinate Road Section (A87)

Avernish

Totaig

Allt Cracaig Coast

Druim Iosal

Beinn a' Chapuill

Eilean Chlamail–Camas nan Ceann

Rubha Camas na Cailinn

Ard Ghune

8 Moine (South)

Introduction

Glen Doe

Kinloch Hourn

Quoich Spillway

Knoydart Mica Mine

North Morar

Druimindarroch

Fassfern to Lochailort Road Cuttings (A830)

Lochailort

Eas Chia-Aig Waterfalls

Loch Moidart Road Cuttings (A861)

Eilean Mor and Camas Choire Mhuilinn

Ardalanish Bay (Mull)

9 Lewisian and Moine of Shetland

Introduction

Uyea to North Roe Coast

Gutcher

North Sandwick

Hascosay

Cullivoe

Voxter Voe and Valayre Quarry

References

Glossary

Figures and tables

Tables

References