Diary of time spent on Arran

• Reference:GB 237 Coll-74/2/1
• Dates of Creation:1851
• Name of Creator:
  Geikie, Archibald, Sir (Professor of Geology, University of Edinburgh)
• Language of Material:English
• Physical Description:
  1 notebook

• Scope and Content

  A diary account of observations made by Sir Archibald Geikie during his trip to Arran in 1851. He includes an analysis of the geology of the area: clay deposits, gravel formation and marine terraces amongst others. Geikie also describes the people and the communities they lived in, particularly the villages of Brodick, Corrie and Lamlash.

• Archivist's Note

  None

  Grant Buttars 19 October 2001

• Subjects

  Clay

  Gravel

  Marine Terraces

  Community Life

• Personal Names

  Geikie, Archibald, Sir (Professor of Geology, University of Edinburgh)

• Geographical Names

  Arran Buteshire Scotland