Earthwatcher's photos with the keyword: raised beach

The northern end of the island of Kerrera viewed from Port Mòr near Oban. The flat area around the shoreline of the island is a raised beach/wave-cut platform. The obelisk is a memorial to David Hutcheson who set up a regular steamer service to the Hebrides in 1835. This service was the forerunner of the Caledonian MacBrayne ferries of today.

A southerly view from Port Mòr looking towards Oban. The flat area between the woodland and the shore is a raised beach, with the old (Pleistocene) cliff line behind, comprised of Devonian conglomerates. The prominent rock just right of centre is a remnant 'fossil' sea stack.

A southerly view from Port Mòr looking towards Oban. The flat area between the woodland and the shore is a raised beach, with the old (Pleistocene) cliff line behind, comprised of Devonian conglomerates. The prominent rock at the foot of the old cliff is a remnant 'fossil' sea stack.

Worms Head viewed from the causeway. The Carboniferous Limestone is steeply dipping to the south here and in the distance on Inner Head. There is a raised beach visible above the modern beach on Inner Head.