October 26, 2017
Getting there and getting around Scotland's Southwestern Islands
Ferry service to Arran and Islay is the primary way to access the islands from the Scottish mainland. Caledonian MacBrayne (“CalMac”) offers a …
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October 26, 2017
Travels in Geology: The diverse geology, landscapes and whiskys of Scotland's Southwestern Islands
Arran and Islay are two large islands of southwestern Scotland that showcase a suite of interesting rocks and landscapes, and Scotland’s …
September 19, 2017
Geologic Column: A masochist hikes through the heather
Callan Bentley’s delightful article on the Scottish Highlands in the May 2017 EARTH took me back to my first encounter with the Moor of Rannoch …
April 19, 2017
Travels in Geology: Geo-diversity and geologic history in the North West Highlands of Scotland
The North West Highlands of Scotland are sparsely populated, with rugged mountains and gorgeous valleys featuring a rich geological history. The …
December 27, 2016
Getting there and getting around Shetland
Getting to the Shetland Islands requires taking a ferry from mainland Scotland. Ferries are very comfortable and well-run, with a smooth …
December 27, 2016
Travels in Geology: Scotland's stunning Shetland
About 170 kilometers northeast of mainland Scotland, there is a remote cluster of islands featuring terrific geology, friendly people, an …
November 4, 2014
Last Scottish glacier melted during big chill?
Scotland’s craggy peaks, deep lochs and fjord-lined coast are hallmarks of a landscape shaped by successive glaciations, the last of which, …
November 3, 2014
Living mountains and wild places
Mountains often boast a strong literary tradition, and the legendary Cairngorms are no exception. Two of the Highlands’ most geo-minded authors …
November 3, 2014
Bag your first Munro
One of the founding members of the Scottish Mountaineering Club, Hugh Munro, compiled a list of all the mountains in Scotland taller than 3,000 …
November 3, 2014
Travels in Geology: The inspiring, globe-trotting rocks of Scotland
As the birthplace of both modern geology and the sport of mountaineering, Scotland is home to some incredible, inspiring rocks. For a relatively …