Edinburgh: Landscapes in Stone

An ancient and long—extinct volcano lies at the heart of Scotland's capital. It roared into life some 350 million years ago and has been a source of fascination since it was first studied in earnest during the Enlightenment by James Hutton, one of the most significant geologists of all time. Many of Hutton's ground—breaking ideas of how the world works were predicated on the rocks and landscapes of his home city and surrounding area.

This book is a fascinating exploration into Edinburgh's ge...