Diary of time spent on Arran, 1851
Item
Identifier: Coll-74/2/1
Scope and Contents
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.
Dates
- 1851
Creator
Language of Materials
English
Physical Description
1 notebook
Extent
From the Fonds: 2 metres
Physical Description
1 notebook
Processing Information
None
Processing Information
Grant Buttars 19 October 2001
Repository Details
Part of the University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections Repository
Contact:
Centre for Research Collections
University of Edinburgh Main Library
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Edinburgh EH8 9LJ Scotland
+44(0)131 650 8379
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Centre for Research Collections
University of Edinburgh Main Library
George Square
Edinburgh EH8 9LJ Scotland
+44(0)131 650 8379
is-crc@ed.ac.uk