Welcome to Lochaber Geopark
Fàilte gu pàirc-geòdha Loch Abair
The Lochaber area is renowned for its spectacular scenery. The aim of Lochaber Geopark is to raise awareness of the extraordinary story behind the formation of the local landscape. Find out here about some of the amazing geological events which have shaped this part of the Highlands.
International Appalachian Trail
Roseanna Cunningham, Scotland's Environment Minister, recently visited Lochaber Geopark and met with members of the International Appalachian Trail delegation to learn about the possibility of the inclusion of new trail sections in Scotland.
Past Environments
When 'Scotland' was first assembled together from different sections of crust it lay south of the equator. As it 'drifted' northwards the sediments subsequently laid down record a great range of different environments - from tropical forests to hot sandy deserts.
