Introduction to the Arran WWW fieldtrip

This site aims to provide an overview of the geology of Arran. It uses the names and terminology that geologists and earth scientists use, because these are universal terms and you should know these if you are interested in the outdoor world.

Space prevents us from providing full definitions of all the terms used on this site. Some are explained, but most are not. To find out more about these terms, you should consult geological dictionaries, or try to search on the www for the word or words that you are not clear about. Some information about reference books and www sites are given on the references page on this site.