Moffatdale and the Upper Ettrick Valley : Description of the Solid Geology of Parts of 1:25 000 Sheets NT 10, 11, 20 and 21 - Description of the Solid Geology of Parts of 1: 25 000 Sheets NT 10, 11, 20 & 21

The elongate valley of Moffatdale with its steep sides, hanging valleys and spectacular waterfalls is a popular area for tourists and hillwalkers in the Scottish Borders.

The area has also played a key role in the understanding of the geology of the Southern Uplands and is visited by numerous geological parties evey year.

This booklet is based on a partial revision of the survey and map of the area by B.C.

Webb and J.D Floyd in 1981-82 and has contributions of the palaeontology by A.W.A.

Rushton and D.E. White, and on the metabentonites by R.J. Merriman. It is intended for amateur and professional geologists, and visitors to the area.