Knockan Puzzle

Depiction of the celebrated Moine Thrust where older Moine rocks lie on top of younger Durness Limestone. At the Knockan Crag in the NW Highlands Geopark. More info at the Knockan Crag website.

Date Taken
Sunday, 31 July, 2011
  © Copyright Colin Smith and
licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence.

A contribution to ABC Wednesday.

Red Light District

Road works and traffic control on the Ledmore-Ullapool road, just west of Knockan. Cul Mor (849m) is in the distance.

Date Taken
Sunday, 31 July, 2011
  © Copyright Colin Smith and
licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence.

A contribution to Ruby Tuesday.

Marine worm sculpture, Knockan Crag

A carving of a marine worm, fossil burrows of which can be found here in pipe rock, dating back some 540 million years.

Date Taken
Tuesday, 29 July, 2008
  © Copyright Gordon Hatton and
licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence.

A contribution to Monday Mural.

Wall of Art

This is one of a series of sculptures on the Knockan Cliff Trail. It takes the form of a wall supported on a metal arch. It is called 'Thrust', was designed by Frances Pelly and built by Joe Smith and Max Nowell.

Posted here as a contribution to Monday Murals.

Date Taken
Monday, 19 May, 2008
  © Copyright Anne Burgess and
licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence.