Geology in Trotternish on the Isle of Skye

If you follow the links provided below you will be able to discover what this unique part of Skye has to offer in terms of geology. Trotternish is also an area of paleontological significance.

 

Trotternish has long been an area of great fascination to geologists. The Scottish Geology website has a fascinating page about this particular area. There is also further information on "Richard's Mountain Pages".

 

The Staffin Community Website has a downloadable document on local geology.

 

 

Quiraing Pinnacles

Looking up into some of the pinnacles of the Quiraing

 

 

Sea Cliffs near Trotternish

Sea Cliffs near Trotternish - note the distinctive columns

 

 

The Trotternish Ridge

The north end of the Trotternish Ridge - one of the most geologically fascinating areas of Skye.

 

 

 

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