▲Ardnamurchan is another volcanic spot in the Scottish Highlands. The remote area is noted for being unspoiled and undisturbed.

▲The land mass at Ardnamurchan was formed millions of years ago, in the Ice Age.

▲60 million years ago, Ardnamurchan was one of five volcanic areas in Scotland. The area is known for its natural rings, which are a huge draw for geologists.

▲There are even volcanic craters that are visible to this day. No recorded volcanic activity has taken place here in over one million years.

▲Arthur’s Seat last erupted around 340 million years ago.

▲The UK is filled with natural wonders. From Cheddar Gorge to Gaping Gill, there is no shortage of dramatic landscapes across the nation. But did you know the UK was once a country of volcanoes? Take a look at the volcanic areas across the UK.

▲Arthur’s Seat is an ancient volcano in Holyrood Park in Edinburgh.

▲The Cheviot Hills run along the border between England and Scotland.

▲In the upland of the Cheviot Hills, there are volcanic rocks formed in the Devonian age (around 380 million years ago).

▲The Cuillin Hills are on the Scottish island of Skye.

▲It’s not recommended you scale the Cuillin Ridge Traverse unless you are an experienced mountaineer.

▲The Dundee Law is recognised as a plug of an extinct volcano. It is located in Dundee, Scotland.

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▲The sandstone and layers of volcanic ash came from lava flows and explosive eruptions.

▲The mountain range was formed from underground volcanic eruptions and activity from magma chambers.

▲The rocks around Holyrood Park are a clue to what Arthur’s Seat was like in ancient times.

▲The Law has an underground flow of lava that channelled through weaker rocks around 400 million years ago.

▲The hills were formed from lava flow.

▲The area also contains many glacial features from the Ice Age. The north face of the hills has been carved by glacial scouring.

▲The land around Glen Coe was formed from volcanic eruptions and glaciation.

▲Glen Coe was once an ancient supervolcano. It is now a ski destination in the winter as well as being popular with hikers in the summer.

▲The Giant’s Causeway was formed from a volcanic blast around 60 million years ago.

▲Legend has it that the causeway was created by Finn McCool, a mighty giant trying to please his love.

▲The Law’s volcanic rock was once buried under layers of other rocks but these layers were worn away by wind, rain, and glaciers.

▲This hill looks over North Berwick, a town in northern Scotland.

▲Glen Coe is also in the Scottish Highlands, north of Argyll county.

▲You can visit the iconic landmark in County Antrim in Northern Ireland.

▲The Law is another volcanic plug, with rocks and features that date back 60 million years.

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The hill features ruins from an Iron Age fort. There are also ruins from the Napoleonic Wars and World War II military posts.

▲Ben Nevis is the UK’s highest mountain.

▲The summit of Ben Nevis is what remains after a volcanic eruption 350 million years ago.

▲Ben Nevis is located in Lochaber, in the Scottish Highlands.

Explore the UK's hidden volcanoes

A tour of volcanic areas in the UK

08/12/20 por StarsInsider

TRAVEL Volcano

The UK is filled with natural wonders. From Cheddar Gorge to Gaping Gill, there is no shortage of dramatic landscapes across the nation. But did you know the UK was once a country of volcanoes? Take a look at the volcanic areas across the UK.