COASTAL ZONE ASSESSMENT SURVEY - SCAPE

MAP 2: FIONN PHORT TO TOBAR A’ GHAILL
Hinterland Geology and Coastal Geomorphology: The hinterland geology along
this very uniform coastal cell is dominated by Dalradian schist (greywacke). The
coastal edge is generally not highly indented and the intertidal area is narrow. There
are no major embayments. The shoreline gradient is steep and there is very little in
terms of backshore area due to the steepness of the cliffs. Access is very limited
owing to the narrowness of the shoreline, which is normally inundated at MHWST.
The hinterland rises steeply from the shoreline and is dominated by broadleaf cover.
Erosion Class: This area could not be surveyed by the field team although most of
this length of coastline was visible from the ferry crossing.
Built Heritage & Archaeology: There are several sites recorded within this area
including platforms, a whisky still and a pier, all of which appear to date between
18 th -20 th century. However, it was not possible to visit these sites during the survey
due to the nature of this stretch of coastline.
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