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NWDG Newsletter 2011A
NEWSLETTER SPRING 2011 VOLUME 36 (1) COMMITTEE CONTACT DETAILS Please direct your queries to the most relevant person: CHAIR Phil Gordon, Woodland Trust Scotland, South Inch Business Centre, Shore Road, Perth, PH2 8BW. Email: [email protected] TREASURER Peter Quelch, 6 Glengilp, Ardrishaig, Lochgilphead, Argyll, PA30 8HT. Tel: 01546 602067. Email: [email protected]. MINUTES SECRETARY Ruth Anderson, Dundavie, Glen Fincastle, Pitlochry, Perthshire, PH16 5RN. Tel/Fax: 01796 474327. Email: [email protected] MEMBERSHIP SECRETARY Steve Brown, Drumfearn, Longhill, by Huntly, Aberdeenshire, AB54 4XA. Tel: 01466 792314. Email: [email protected] NEWSLETTER & WEBSITE EDITOR Alison Averis, 6 Stonelaws Cottages, East Linton, East Lothian, EH40 3DX. Tel: 01620 870280. Email: [email protected] FIELD MEETING ORGANISER Ruth Anderson, Dundavie, Glen Fincastle, Pitlochry, Perthshire, PH16 5RN. Tel/Fax: 01796 474327. E-mail: [email protected] WOODLAND HISTORY REPRESENTATIVE Coralie Mills. Tel. 0131 669 9385. Email [email protected]. WOODLAND HISTORY CONFERENCE Mairi Stewart. Tel. 01786 821374. Email: [email protected]. MEMBER Richard Thompson, 1 Swedish Cottages, Traquair, Innerleithen, Peebbles-shire, EH44 6PL. Tel: 07768 157 503. Email: [email protected] MEMBER Jonathan Wordsworth, Archaeology Scotland, Suite 1a, Stuart House, Eskmills, Station Road, Musselburgh, EH21 7PB. Tel: 0845 872 3333. Email: [email protected] MEMBER Jeanette Hall, Scottish Natural Heritage, Great Glen House, Leachkin Road, Inverness, IV3 8NW. Tel. 0163 725204. Email: [email protected] Web Site: www.nwdg.org.uk Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in the articles and reports in this Newsletter are those of their authors, not necessarily those of the NWDG or of any organisation for whom the author does or did work. -
Quaternary of Scotland the GEOLOGICAL CONSERVATION REVIEW SERIES
Quaternary of Scotland THE GEOLOGICAL CONSERVATION REVIEW SERIES The comparatively small land area of Great Britain contains an unrivalled sequence of rocks, mineral and fossil deposits, and a variety of landforms that span much of the earth's long history. Well-documented ancient volcanic episodes, famous fossil sites, and sedimentary rock sections used internationally as comparative standards, have given these islands an importance out of all proportion to their size. These long sequences of strata and their organic and inorganic contents, have been studied by generations of leading geologists thus giving Britain a unique status in the development of the science. Many of the divisions of geological time used throughout the world are named after British sites or areas, for instance the Cambrian, Ordovician and Devonian systems, the Ludlow Series and the Kimmeridgian and Portlandian stages. The Geological Conservation Review (GCR) was initiated by the Nature Conservancy Council in 1977 to assess, document, and ultimately publish accounts of the most important parts of this rich heritage. The GCR reviews the current state of knowledge of the key earth-science sites in Great Britain and provides a firm basis on which site conservation can be founded in years to come. Each GCR volume describes and assesses networks of sites of national or international importance in the context of a portion of the geological column, or a geological, palaeontological, or mineralogical topic. The full series of approximately 50 volumes will be published by the year 2000. Within each individual volume, every GCR locality is described in detail in a self- contained account, consisting of highlights (a precis of the special interest of the site), an introduction (with a concise history of previous work), a description, an interpretation (assessing the fundamentals of the site's scientific interest and importance), and a conclusion (written in simpler terms for the non-specialist). -
The Best of Walking in Scotland
1 The Best of Walking in Scotland Scotland is a land of contrasts—an ancient country with a modern outlook, where well-loved traditions mingle with the latest technology. Here you can tread on some of the oldest rocks in the world and wander among standing stones and chambered cairns erected 5,000 years ago. However, that little cottage you pass may have a high-speed Internet connection and be home to a jewelry designer or an architect of eco-friendly houses. Certainly, you’ll encounter all the shortbread and tartan you expect, though kilts are normally reserved for weddings and football matches. But far more traditional, although less obviously so, is the warm welcome you’ll receive from the locals. The farther you go from the big cities, the more time people have to talk—you’ll find they have a genuine interest in where you come from and what you do. Scotland’s greatest asset is its clean, green landscapes, where walkers can fill their lungs with pure, fresh air. It may only be a wee (small) country, but it has a variety of walks to rival anywhere in the world. As well as the splendid mountain hikes to be found in the Highlands, there’s an equal extent of Lowland terrain with gentle riverside walks and woodland strolls. The indented coastline and numerous islands mean that there are thousands of miles of shore to explore, while the many low hills offer exquisite views over the countryside. There’s walking to suit all ages and tastes. Some glorious countryside with rolling farmland, lush woods, and grassy hills can be reached within an hour’s drive of Edinburgh and Glasgow.