The building stones and slates of Killin : an investigation of stone for the built heritage

The village of Killin lies in an area of dramatic landscape and mountain scenery. The use of local stone in the buildings gives a direct connection to this landscape and reflects the local geology, comprising mostly metamorphic rocks of Precambrian age –dominantly limestone, meta-sandstone, mica schist and meta-igneous rocks. All of these (with the exception of the Loch Tay Limestone which was used for soil improvement) were used in buildings and structures within the Killin Conservation Area. The stone masonry in the village is classified into five categories; (1) cottages (mostly harled) built of random rubble from field and river boulders and surface rock outcrops, (2) two storey buildings with irregular coursed rubble walls of meta-sandstone and mica schist with large dressings of silver-grey slabs of actinolite schist, (3) and (4) larger late 19th century buildings with dressings of Central Belt sandstone used in combination with squared rubble walling of local actinolite schist and metasandstone. The 5th masonry category represents relatively late buildings constructed using distinctive imported stone types (e.g. whinstone, granite, red sandstone). These categories are broadly chronological in order and reflect the development of architectural form along with improving transportation of materials over time

Strain-induced metamorphism and pegmatite development in the Moine rocks of Scotland

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Building stones of the Edinburgh New Town

The work is the result of a digitisation project funded by the New Opportunities Fund RLS (Resources for Learning in Scotland). This report contains 250 images and text descriptions of building stones from the historic New Town of Edinburgh, including specimens from the collections of the Edinburgh World Heritage Trust. The digitisation project took place between January and June 2003 and the images and descriptions will be made available on the RLS website and the BGS National Archive of Geological Photographs

Northumberland National Park : geodiversity audit and action plan

The study and recommendations presented here represent the first attempt to address the varied facets of geodiversity within the Northumberland National Park and adjoining area, which for the purpose of this publication is called the district, shown on the inside front cover. Moreover, as the first comprehensive Geodiversity Audit and Action Plan prepared specifically for any of the 14 National Parks in Great Britain, it is hoped that this publication will serve as an example of good practice for other National Parks and protected areas. The importance of the rich natural and historical heritage and the need to ensure protection of this precious resource are fundamental to the sustainable management of the Northumberland National Park. Some aspect of earth science impacts upon almost every facet of the district’s character. Policies for the better protection and understanding of wildlife, cultural and historical issues are already in place for the National Park. To these must be added policies designed to understand, protect and interpret the area’s equally rich geodiversity. The Northumberland National Park Authority published its first Biodiversity Action Plan in 2000, since when it has been working in partnership with other agencies and land managers to achieve its objectives for biodiversity including seeking a more favourable conservation status for all the Park’s habitats and species. It is anticipated that this Geodiversity Action Plan will similarly provide the impetus for increased protection and enhancement of geodiversity and encourage the involvement of the local community. Additionally, as we improve our understanding of the role that geodiversity plays within the wider environment, and its influence on our wildlife, we can help ensure a positive future for species and their habitats as they respond to a changing world

Economic minerals of Scotland : bedrock of Scotland's economic development

The work is the result of a digitisation project funded by the New Opportunities Fund RLS (Resources for Learning in Scotland). This report contains 600 images and text descriptions on the economic minerals of Scotland. Most of the specimens have been sourced from the BGS collections. The digitisation project took place between December 2002 and March 2003 and the images and descriptions will be made available on the RLS website and the BGS National Archive of Geological Photographs

Report on a field sampling visit to Northern Ireland, 12-16th October 1998 Phase 1 of the Northern Ireland Green Beds Project

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Meta-analysis of the association between variants in SORL1 and Alzheimer disease

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