North-East Scotland - Landscapes in Stone

About the author

Alan McKirdy has written many popular books and book chapters on geology and related topics and has helped to promote the study of environmental geology in Scotland. He is the author of Set in Stone: The Geology and Landscapes of Scotland and before his retirement he was Head of Knowledge and Information Management at Scottish Natural Heritage. He is now a freelance writer and has given many talks on Scottish geology and landscapes at book festivals and other events across the country. He is the author of the Landscapes in Stone series on Scotland's geology.

Summary

Today the Northeast of Scotland is the picture of peace and tranquillity. Some of the highest quality agricultural land is to be found here. But it was not always like this. Written for the non-expert and including stunning photographs and diagrams, this is the essential introduction to the geology and landforms of this part of Scotland.

Product details

• Authors: Alan McKirdy, McKirdy Alan
• Publisher: BIRLINN LIMITED
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 17.04.2025
• EAN: 9781780279510
• ISBN: 978-1-78027-951-0
• No. of pages: 48
• Series: Landscapes in Stone
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > Pre and early history; European History, HISTORY / General, SCIENCE / Earth Sciences / Geology, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Archaeology, HISTORY / Europe / Ireland, British & Irish history, HISTORY / Europe / Great Britain / General, Northern Scotland, Highlands & Islands, Geology, geomorphology and the lithosphere, Historical Geology, Northern Scotland, Highlands and Islands, Historical geology and palaeogeology, Geology & The Lithosphere