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The Geology of the Isle of Skye Group tour (1 day)Picking up/dropping off from Portree on the Isle of Skye leave at 8am and will include visiting the following places:
Discover the Volcanic Centre, active 65 million years ago, that once fed the isle of Skye Volcano - The black (Gabbro) and the red (Granite) Cullen mountains
The lavas and magmas in and around the Fairy Pools - Includes walk down to the fairy pools
(4.2km walk - medium)
Elgol Limestone and sedimentary features
Lean how the Old Man of Storr formed (an ancient landslide of volcanic and sedimentary rocks)
Basaltic Columns at Kilt Rock - How do basaltic columns form in Lava and Magma?
The Dinosaur Footprints at Staffin Bay and limestone that represent an old marine environment from the Jurassic period - When dinosaurs ‘ruled’ Scotland
See fossils in the Jurassic Rocks
There may even be time to visit Talkisker Distillery
Price per person: £95.00 pick up from Portree, Isle of Skye (max 7 people can book)*
Dates are as follows:
Saturday 25th May 2025 (pick up from Portree, Isle of Skye - 8am)
*Please note price includes the cost of transport/fuel, the tour guide, relevant geology information pack, parking fees, snacks and refreshments and may vary depending on the time of year - Lunch is not included.
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Isle of Skye, Glasgow, United Kingdom
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