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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 walk is described at an introductory level with maps and photographs and the book also contains an introduction to geology section. 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 walks range from leisurely rambles to more demanding longer excursions - most of which are readily adaptable with shorter easier options. Previous Editions This book was first published in 2015 and minor revisions were incorporated into a reprint in 2017. Further revisions were made in the 2021 edition (published during the Covid-19 lockdowns) at the same time as the publication of the companion Volume II - which contained four further excursions on Islay, plus six on Jura and three on Colonsay. The 2025 Edition This new (4th) edition is a substantial rewrite and reorganisation of the book, and incorporates some of the excursions from Volume II. Some excursions in earlier editions have been removed but are still available on the companion website at www.islaygeology.org. Background material has been updated. There are now separate books for Colonsay and Jura. This new edition has benefited from 10-plus years of leading guided walks and feedback from walk participants and from readers of the books. Many excursions have been shortened and where appropriate divided into smaller sections (e.g. 2a, 2b). Notes on accessibility for those with limited mobility have been added.

Table of Contents:
Preface 1 Introduction to Islay 4 Introduction to the Excursions 6 Excursion 1: Portnahaven 13 Excursion 2: Kilchiaran 21 Excursion 3: Saligo Bay 31 Excursion 4: Kintra 41 Excursion 5: The Mull of Oa 49 Excursion 6: Beannan Buidhe 57 Excursion 7: Port Askaig to Bunnahabhain 71 Excursion 8: North-East Islay 87 Excursion 9: Kilnaughton Bay 99 Excursion 10: Port Ellen 107 Excursion 11: Ardilistry Bay 113 Excursion 12: Gruinart & Loch Gorm 123 Whisky and Geology 130 Introduction to Geology 134 Geological Framework of Islay 143 Geodiversity and Geoconservation 165 Glossary 166 Further Reading 173 Acknowledgements 182 About the Authors 182 Other Geological Guide Books 183


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9781901514162
  • Publisher: Ringwood Publishing
  • Publisher Imprint: Ringwood Publishing
  • Edition: Revised edition
  • No of Pages: 198
  • Spine Width: 10 mm
  • Width: 148 mm
  • ISBN-10: 1901514161
  • Publisher Date: 12 Mar 2015
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Height: 210 mm
  • Series Title: Geological Guides to Islay, Jura and Colonsay
  • Sub Title: 1


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