The Geology of the North West Highlands

Schedule

Sat, 20 Jul, 2024 at 08:00 am

Location

Ullapool Highlands Scotland | Evanton, SC

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Wanna know what rocks make up the North West highlands of Scotland?
Discover some of the oldest rocks in Europe and what Scotland was like back 3 billion years ago through to 500 million years ago.
Come out with me for the day to learn about them.
Pick up from Ullapool at 8am.
Knocken Crag - The Moine Thrust Fault
Loch Assynt
Achmelvich Bay
The Rock Stop - The North West Highlands Geopark stop and museum
Kylesku Bridge
Scourie Bay - The scourian dykes
Laxford Cutting
Smoo Cave
Return trip back down to Ullapool
Rock formations you’ll see:
the Lewissian Gniess - the oldest rocks in Scotland
The torridonian Sandstones
The Moine supergroup
The Cambrian quartzite
And many more ??
Price per person - £125.00
Includes transportation in 7 seater minibus.
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Where is it happening?

Ullapool Highlands Scotland, Ullapool, Evanton, United Kingdom

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