Sign inGeorge Washington Wilson, 1877/1904
The photograph shows Sgùrr nan Gillean/Scuir-na-Gillean – a peak in the Black Cuillin range on the Isle of Skye, Scotland. At 966.1 m (3170 ft), Sgùrr nan Gillean is one of eleven Munros in the range.
Sgùrr nan Gillean has a typical glaciated triangular form, and a rocky river bed can be seen in the foreground. The Cuillin Ridge is the remains of the roots of an early Palaeogene volcanic centre composed of gabbros and granites. The area is very popular with climbers.
Student focus
- The Cuillins are some of the oldest rocks in Britain – create a fact file about the Cuillin range. The BGS Geology of Britain Viewer is a good start point.
- Sketch the photograph and mark the four distinct areas on it. Add annotations with the details of each area and say how they differ.
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