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The Black Cuillin Mountain Range - Isle of Skye, Scotland
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The Cuillin is a world famous mountain range on the Isle of Skye. It is mainly composed of basalt (volcanic rock) and gabbro (black granite) and was formed 60 million years ago. The Black Cuillin pictured, derives its name from the dark color of the gabbro. It is comprised of extremely rough terrain, boulder hills, broken rock fragments, slopes and knife-edge ridges, suitable for only experienced climbers, which I would never be...