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Figure 18.4 Aran, Goat’s Fell and the northern granite outcrop viewed from the ferry on its way to Portree
Note: The amphitheatre-like nature of the upland outcrop is evident as is the low cloud that all too often obscures summit views in the
traditional Autumn and Easter university field excursion seasons.
Figure 18.5 Skye, the Black Cuillin
Note: The spectacularly eroded, during the last Ice Age, gabbroic remnants of a major volcano are revealed in the precipitous slopes much
explored by hill walkers and climbers despite the all too frequent low cloud evident in this August view.
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