Welcome to Lochaber Geopark
Fàilte gu pàirc-geòdha Loch Abair
The Lochaber area is renowned for Ben Nevis and 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.
Deepest Pothole
Uamh Nan Claig-Ionn (Cave of the Skulls) is one of many sporting caves formed in bands of metamorphic limestone which run in a north-easterly direction across Lochaber from Appin to Glen Spean. At 48m deep it is Scotland's deepest pothole.
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.
