Earthwatcher's photos with the keyword: Peach and Horne Memorial

The memorial to pioneering geologists Ben Peach (1842 – 1926) and John Horne (1848 – 1928) at Inchnadamph, Sutherland, Scotland. Stronchrubie Crags and Inchnadampf village are in the background. Working for the Geological Survey, Peach and Horne elucidated the complex thrust structures of the Scottish North West Highlands. Their field-work and mapping was of the very highest quality and their legacy stands for all time.

The inscription on the memorial to pioneering geologists Ben Peach (1842 – 1926) and John Horne (1848 – 1928) at Inchnadamph, Sutherland, Scotland. Working for the Geological Survey, Peach and Horne elucidated the complex thrust structures of the Scottish North West Highlands. Their field-work and mapping was of the very highest quality and their legacy stands for all time. The inscription reads: To Ben N. Peach and John Horne who played the foremost part in unravelling the geological structure of the North-West Highlands 1883 – 1897. An International Tribute Erected 1930. Fine words for two fine geologists of the highest calibre.

The memorial to pioneering geologists Ben Peach (1842 – 1926) and John Horne (1848 – 1928) at Inchnadamph, Sutherland, Scotland. Quinag and Loch Assynt in the background. Working for the Geological Survey, Peach and Horne elucidated the complex thrust structures of the Scottish North West Highlands. Their field-work and mapping was of the very highest quality and their legacy stands for all time.

A panoramic view of Inchnadampf village, Sutherland, Scotland with Stronchrubie crags and the Assynt Culmination in the background. Viewed from the Peach and Horne Memorial (right). Assembled from 3 separate images.