Slumbay Island
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Condition (NatureScot)
Favourable (1)
| Unit | Feature | Condition | Area (ha) | Assessed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| F1 | Moine | Favourable | — | 2012-11-29 |
Description
Slumbay Island Slumbay Island Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) is located on the north shore of Loch Carron about 1 km to the south of the village of Lochcarron. It provides exposure for one of the best examples of a distinctive type of hard, fine grained, finely laminated rock known as mylonite. The formation of this rock type was associated with the Moine Thrust Zone, which was active over 400 million years ago during the period of mountain building known as the Caledonian Orogeny. The site plays a vital role in the understanding of events which took place during the formation of the Thrust Zone.