The magma cools down and solidifies, leaving behind a mound of rock, like Traprain Law. Igneous intrusions can be found all around Scotland, not just in Edinburgh and Lothian. Some other examples ...

All Earth Science students need to understand the origins, environments, and basic processes that produce igneous and metamorphic rocks. This concise introductory ... An extensive reference list ...

This is a beginner's guide to identifying UK rock types. The guide has two main sections: background information on the structure and forces affecting the Earth in relation to rock formation a more ...