Scotland's Earth Heritage and Landscape

SNH Earth Science publications

Geomorphology and Quaternary Geology

Rivers
Coasts and Estuaries
Cairngorms
Other Geomorpholgy and Quaternary Geology

Rivers

General

Werritty, A. and Hoey, T. (2004). Geomorphological changes and trends in Scotland: river channels and processes. Scottish Natural Heritage Commissioned Report No. 053 (ROAME No. F00AC107B).

Hoey, T., Smart, D.W.J., Pender, G. and Metcalfe, N. 1998. Engineering methods for Scottish gravel bed rivers. Scottish Natural Heritage Review Report No. 47.

Spey & Feshie

Gemmell, S.G.L., Hansom, J.D. and Hoel, T. 2001. The geomorphology, conservation and management of the River Spey and Spey Bay SSSIs, Moray. Scottish Natural Heritage Research, Survey and Monitoring Report No. 57.

Werritty, A., Hoey, T.B. and Black, A. 2000. Geomorphological and hydrological changes at the River Feshie/Spey confluence and Insh Marshes SSSIs. Scottish Natural Heritage Commissioned Report F98AC101.

General

Firths. Scotland’s Living Landscape series , Scottish Natural Heritage 1997 ISBN 1 85397 271 1

Sea Lochs. Scotland’s Living Landscape series , Scottish Natural Heritage 1997 ISBN 1 85397 246 0

Coasts. Scotland’s Living Landscape series , Scottish Natural Heritage 1998 ISBN 1 85397 003 4

Dawson, A.G., Smith, D.E. and Dawson, S. 2001. Potential impacts of climate change on sea levels around Scotland. Scottish Natural Heritage Research, Survey and Monitoring Report No. 178.

Hansom, J.D., Crick, M. and John, S. 2000. The potential application of shoreline management planning to Scotland. Scottish Natural Heritage Review Report No. 121<

Coastal erosion and coastal defence. I. Scottish Natural Heritage and the Coast Protection Act. Information and Advisory Note, 36. SNH.

Lees, G. 1997. Coastal erosion and coastal defence. II. Coastal Erosion and Coastal Cells. Information and Advisory Note, 72. SNH

Lees, G. and Duncan, K. 1997. Coastal erosion and coastal defence. III. Coastal Defences and the Natural Heritage. Information and Advisory Note, 73. SNH

Love, J. Machair. Scotland’s Living Landscape series , Scottish Natural Heritage ISBN 1 85397 001 8

Scottish Natural Heritage. 2000. Beach Dunes: A guide to managing coastal erosion in beach/dune systems. SNH Natural Heritage Management Series ISBN 1853972940

Firth of Forth

Babtie Group (Glasgow). 2001. Feasibility and implications of managed realignment at Skinflats, Forth Estuary, Scotland. Scottish Natural Heritage Commissioned Report F00LJ03. (Reproduced on CD)

Babtie Group (Glasgow). 2003. Feasibility and implications of managed realignment at Skinflats, Forth Estuary, Scotland. Phase 2. Outline Design and Costing Report.Scottish Natural Heritage Commissioned Report F01LJ03 (due Nov 2003).

Babtie Group (Glasgow). 2003. Feasibility and implications of managed realignment at Skinflats, Forth Estuary, Scotland. Phase 2. Environmental Statement and Appropriate Assessment .Scottish Natural Heritage Commissioned Report F01LJ03 (due Nov 2003).

Firth, C.R., Collins, P.E.F. and Smith, D.E. ???? Coastal Processes and Management of Scottish Estuaries. IV. The Firth of Forth. Scottish Natural Heritage Review Report No. 87.

Solway Firth

Cressey, M., Milburn, P. and Crone, A. 2001. Solway Firth environmental assessment and coastal management survey (Newbie Cottages to Broom Knowes, near Powfoot). Scottish Natural Heritage Research, Survey and Monitoring Report No. 172.

Firth, C.R., Collins, P.E.F. and Smith, D.E. 2000. Focus on Firths: coastal landforms, processes and management options. V - The Solway Firth. Scottish Natural Heritage Review Report No. 128

GeoData Institute. 2003. Use of GIS to map land claim and identify potential areas for managed realignment in the Inner Solway Firth. Scottish Natural Heritage Commissioned Report F01AC105.

The North and the West

Firth, C.R. and Collins, P.E.F. 2002. Focus on Firths: Coastal processes and management of Scottish estuaries. VI - The Firth of Clyde. Scottish Natural Heritage Review Report No. 108.

Kirkbride, M.P, Duck, R.W., Dunlop, A., Drummond, J., Mason, M., Rowan, J.S. and Taylor, D. 2001. Development of a geomorphological database and geographical information system for the North West Seaboard: pilot study. Scottish Natural Heritage Commissioned Report BAT/98/99/137.

Lawson, T.J. 2002. A report on the geomorphological evolution of Smoo Cave and the immediate surrounding area. Scottish Natural Heritage Research, Survey and Monitoring Report No. 184.

Coastal Cells reports

Ramsay, D.L. and Brampton, A.H. 2000. Coastal cells in Scotland: Cell 1 - St Abb’s Head to Fife Ness. Scottish Natural Heritage Research, Survey and Monitoring Report No. 143.

Ramsay, D.L. and Brampton, A.H. 2000. Coastal cells in Scotland: Cell 2 - Fife Ness to Cairnbulg Point. Scottish Natural Heritage Research, Survey and Monitoring Report No. 144.

Ramsay, D.L. and Brampton, A.H. 2000. Coastal cells in Scotland: Cell 3 - Cairnbulg Point to Duncansby Head. Scottish Natural Heritage Research, Survey and Monitoring Report No. 145.

Ramsay, D.L. and Brampton, A.H. 2000. Coastal cells in Scotland: Cell 4 - Duncansby Head to Cape Wrath. Scottish Natural Heritage Research, Survey and Monitoring Report No. 146.

Ramsay, D.L. and Brampton, A.H. 2000. Coastal cells in Scotland: Cell 5 - Cape Wrath to the Mull of Kintyre. Scottish Natural Heritage Research, Survey and Monitoring Report No. 147.

Ramsay, D.L. and Brampton, A.H. 2000. Coastal cells in Scotland: Cell 6 - Mull of Kintyre to the Mull of Galloway. Scottish Natural Heritage Research, Survey and Monitoring Report No. 148.

Ramsay, D.L. and Brampton, A.H. 2000. Coastal cells in Scotland: Cell 7 - Mull of Galloway to the Inner Solway Firth. Scottish Natural Heritage Research, Survey and Monitoring Report No. 149.

Ramsay, D.L. and Brampton, A.H. 2000. Coastal cells in Scotland: Cells 8 and 9 - The Western Isles. Scottish Natural Heritage Research, Survey and Monitoring Report No. 150.

Ramsay, D.L. and Brampton, A.H. 2000. Coastal cells in Scotland: Cell 10 – Orkney. Scottish Natural Heritage Research, Survey and Monitoring Report No. 151.

Ramsay, D.L. and Brampton, A.H. 2000. Coastal cells in Scotland: Cell 11 - Shetland. Scottish Natural Heritage Research, Survey and Monitoring Report No. 152.

Cairngorms

Thomas, C.W., Gillespies. M.R., Jordan, C. and Hall, A.M. (2004). Geological structure and landscape of the Cairngorm Mountains. Scottish Natural Heritage Commissioned Report No. 064 (ROME No. F00AC103).

Haynes, V.M. and Grieve, I.C. 2000. Baseline survey for monitoring geomorphological and soil changes on the Braeriach/Einich Cairn plateau, Cairngorm Mountains. Scottish Natural Heritage Commissioned Report F99AC105.

Haynes, V.M., Grieve, I.C., Price-Thomas, P. and Salt, K. 1998.The geomorphological sensitivity of the Cairngorm high plateaux. Scottish Natural Heritage Research, Survey and Monitoring Report No. 66.

Haynes, V.M., Grieve, I.C. and Simpson, I.A. 1998. Monitoring geomorphological changes on the Cairngorm/Ben Macdui plateau and in the Northern Corries, associated with changes in visitor access patterns following the development of a funicular railway. Scottish Natural Heritage Commissioned Report F97AC103.

Werritty, A., Duck, R. and Kirkbride, M. 1998. Development of a conceptual and methodological framework for monitoring site conditions in geomorphological systems. Scottish Natural Heritage Research, Survey and Monitoring Report No. 105.

Other Geomorpholgy and Quaternary Geology

Brown, E.J. (2004). Development of a framework for interpreting Ice Age landscapes in the Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park. Scottish Natural Heritage Commissioned Report No. 036 (ROAME No, F98AC106A).

Ballantyne, C.K. 2002. Geomorphological changes and trends in Scotland: debris flows. Scottish Natural Heritage Commissioned Report F00AC107A.

Clapperton, C.M. and Gemmell, A.M.D. 1998. Windy Hills SSSI, Aberdeenshire: site survey and management phase 1. Scottish Natural Heritage Commissioned Report F98LF10.

Dawson, A.G., Smith, D.E. and Dawson, S. 2001. Potential impacts of climate change on sea levels around Scotland. Scottish Natural Heritage Research, Survey and Monitoring Report No. 178.

Evans, D.J.A. and Wilson, S.B. 2003. Geomorphological assessment of Bedshiel Kaims. Scottish Natural Heritage Commissioned Report F02 LJ24.

Gemmell, A.M.D. and Stove, G.C. 1999. Windy Hills SSSI, Aberdeenshire: site survey and management phase 2. Scottish Natural Heritage Commissioned Report F98LF11.

Gordon, J. 1996. Mineral Extraction in Quaternary Landforms and Deposits. Information and Advisory Note, 40. SNH

Gordon, J. 1996. Restoration and Management of Mineral Extraction Sites in Quaternary Landforms and Deposits. Information and Advisory Note, 41. SNH

Hansom, J.D. & McGlashan, D.J. 2000. Impacts of bank protection on Loch Lomond. Scottish Natural Heritage Research, Survey and Monitoring Report No. 154.

Young, I. 2002. Assynt Caves SCM. Scottish Natural Heritage Commissioned Report

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