Geology

If you’ve ever hiked Ben More Assynt in the Northwest Highlands, you’ll know it’s not just the sweeping views that take your breath away — the geology here is some of the most spectacular (and important) in Scotland. This is a mountain that sits at the heart of a world-famous geological zone where ancient continents …

If you’ve ever looked at a mountain like Arkle and wondered what the rocks are telling you, then you’ve already brushed up against the concept of an unconformity. In geology, an unconformity is a fascinating clue in the rock record—a visible gap in time where one layer of rock sits directly on top of another, separated …