Scotland Geology Map - Old Map of Scotland by A. Geikie, 1876

This is a beautiful old geological map of Scotland. One of the first geology maps of Scotland, and also one of the highest quality and most accurate maps from the 1800s. It was originally put together by Archibald Geikie (director of the Geological Survey of Scotland) and published by AK Johnston in 1876.

It is incredibly rare to have a full colour, highly detailed map of Scotland from the 1800s. The detail is really quite astonishing. This is one of the most colourful and interesting antique maps of Scotland that you'll ever find.

This map looks great at all sizes: 12x18 inches (31x46cm), 18x24 inches (45.5x61cm) and 24x36 inches (61x91.5cm), but it looks even better when printed large.

I can create beautiful, large prints of this map up to 80x53 inches (200x135cm). Please get in touch if you're looking for larger, customised or different framing options.

The model in the listing images is holding the 36x24 inch (91.5x61cm) version of this map.

The fifth listing image shows an example of my map personalisation service.

Please note that at 12x18 inches (30x45cm) the writing is very small. The map is still very attractive, but you will struggle to read the smallest labels.

Every part of Scotland is clearly visible in this map - from the Shetland Isles, to Orkney, to the Hebrides and Skye. Loch Ness is here, as is Loch Lomond. The interesting geological formations between Glasgow and Edinburgh. Even the rather interestingly coloured tip of the Mull of Kintyre...

Almost every town and city of Scotland is shown on this map, and some villages too. Inverness, Portree, Dundee. You can even zoom in and see the jutting prominence of the Quiraing on Skye.

This map was originally dissected into 16 regions, mounted on linen, and then folded up into a black leather book.

This would make a wonderful birthday, Christmas, Father's Day, work leaving or housewarming gift for someone from Scotland or has Scotland in their heart.

This map is available as a giclée print on acid free archival matte paper, or you can buy it framed. The frame is a nice, simple black frame that suits most aesthetics. Please get in touch if you'd like a different frame colour or material. My frames are glazed with super-clear museum-grade acrylic (perspex/acrylite), which is significantly less reflective than glass, safer, and will always arrive in perfect condition.