The geology of the Cairngorms is of interest to walkers, climbers and nature enthusiasts.
'Cairngorms Landscapes in Stone' written by Alan McKirdy is an excellent overview of the extensive subject.
Alan McKirdy has written many popular books and book chapters on geology and related topics and has helped to promote the study of environmental geology in Scotland. He is the author of Set in Stone: The Geology and Landscapes of Scotlandand before his retirement he was Head of Knowledge and Information Management at Scottish Natural Heritage. He is now a freelance writer and has given many talks on Scottish geology and landscapes at book festivals and other events across the country.
