Basalt rocks in Quirang, Isle fo Skye, Scotland, 20th century. Artist: CM Dixon.

Basalt rocks in Quirang, Isle fo Skye, Scotland, 20th century. Artist: CM Dixon.

2-640-516 - © CM Dixon/Heritage Images

Basalt rocks in Quirang, Isle fo Skye, Scotland, 20th century. Quirang is a moving landslip on the eastern face of Meall na Suiramach, Trotternish ridge, Isle of Skye, Scotland. Quiraing (in Gaelic, Cuith-Raing) comes from Old Norse Kvi Rand, which means Round Fold. This elevated plateau amongst the pillars is said to have concealed cattle from Viking raiders.


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People Information

Creator
  1. CM Dixon, attributed to: British: Photographer

Medium
  1. Photograph

Picture Type
  1. Landscape

Geographic Hierarchy

World Europe United Kingdom Scotland Highland Skye, Island of

  1. 57 18 00 N , 006 15 00 W

Category Hierarchy

Science & Nature Geographical Features

Artistic Representations Landscapes


Digital Image Size

Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 3186x4782
File Size : 44,636kb


Aliases

  1. MCEM12
  1. 0370004286
  1. 2-640-516
  1. 2640516
  1. MCEM12

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