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This class is confined to the north of Scotland where dt occurs in
coastal and lower lying areas.
Old red sandstones, metamorphic, and igneous intrusive rock are the
important geological strata, and these are typically overlain by
boulder clay, over gravels or allivium.. Much of the soil is
podsolised, although gleys and organic (peaty) soils are also
characteristic.
The climate is generally cold with moderately long snow lie, although
the figure for sunshine hours varies considerably between east and
west coasts. The lines are all administered by Scottish Region, and
a large proportion are single track.
Class 22 Low Highlands
Estimated acreage: 2700 ± 460
Preferential attributes: Boulder clay
Meath and rough pasture
>400' asl
400' asl .