Rock Route - Loch Eriboll

Deep sea loch with quartzite topped mountains on the horizon.

19th century lime kilns can be seen on Ard Neakie. Here the Durness limestone was heated to produce lime for improving the acidic peaty soil and for making mortar for building.

 

One of a series of shots taken during a short trip along the Geological Trail on the NW of Scotland (www.nwhgeopark.com).

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