A trail spotlighting some of western Europe’s oldest rocks has been proposed at a village in the Scottish Highlands.
Geology enthusiasts and keen hikers would be able to access a new walking route in Wester Ross, in the North West Highlands, if the council approves the plan.
The coastal town of Gairloch is well known for its rugged oceanfront and diverse natural landscape.
It features on Scotland’s most famous road trip route, the North Coast 500, with drivers often stopping for walks on its sandy beaches or for a spot of stargazing.
Hoping to showcase its important rock formations, Gairlo