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An Excursion Guide to the Moine Geology of the Northern Highlands of Scotland

Geology of the Northern Highlands of Scotland

Rob Strachan editor Suzanne Miller editor Ian Alsop editor Cla Fri editor Clark Friend editor

Format:Paperback

Publisher:NMSE - Publishing Ltd

Published:2nd Jul '10

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This new edition is a co-publication between NMS Enterprises - Publishing and the Edinburgh Geological Society. It has been expanded and redesigned and has a practical flexi-binding. The book describes the varied rocks and structures that occur within the largely metasediments of the Moine Supergroup of the northern and central highlands of Scotland. The excursions are, for the most part, along major roads, allowing easy access to some of the finest outcrops of deformed and metamorphosed sandstones in Scotland. Professional geologists will find the book invaluable as will the enthusiastic amateur and the undergraduate student.

' ... will be received with enthusiasm ... an excellent book that will be useful to all geologists - undergraduates, postgraduates, professionals and enthusiastic amateurs. It is outstanding value for money. No-one interested in geology should venture north of the Great Glen Fault without a copy of this in their luggage.' Materials World 'This is a beautifully produced and handily sized (A5) paperback book, which will fit in a backpack. a very useful book ... ' Open University Geological Society Journal

ISBN: 9781905267330

Dimensions: 217mm x 151mm x 20mm

Weight: 645g

304 pages

Revised edition