Mineral resources of the Inner Hebrides

Abstract

SynopsisThe review examines the commercial potential of deposits of iron ores, lead, chromite, silica-rich rocks and diatomite that the Inner Hebrides possesses. Working quarries are described and their reserves estimated. Careful assessment of all the available data suggests that only the Raasay Ironstone, two diatomite deposits in Skye and an operating sand and gravel deposit at Allt Anavig in Skye merit further, detailed investigation.