Scottish slates image gallery

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This image gallery contains photographs of Scottish slates used as building materials and which are held in the British Geological Survey material collections. Images are grouped into the four main slate areas, for Ballachulish, Easdale, Highland Border slate belts and the North-east Scotland slate area.

Ballachulish slate belt

  • Ballachulish slate belt
  • Roofing slate quarried from Ballachulish, Argyllshire

    Roofing slate quarried from Ballachulish, Argyllshire

  • Slate rock from Ballachulish, Argyllshire

    Slate rock from Ballachulish, Argyllshire

  • Ballachulish Slate from New Quarry, Ballachulish, Argyllshire

    Ballachulish Slate from New Quarry, Ballachulish, Argyllshire

  • Roofing slate from Old Quarry, Ballachulish, Argyllshire

    Roofing slate from Old Quarry, Ballachulish, Argyllshire

  • Roofing slate quarried from Ballachulish, Argyllshire

    Roofing slate quarried from Ballachulish, Argyllshire

  • Roofing slate quarried from Ballachulish, Argyllshire

    Roofing slate quarried from Ballachulish, Argyllshire

  • Roofing slate quarried from Ballachulish, Argyllshire

    Roofing slate quarried from Ballachulish, Argyllshire

  • Slate from the Ballachulish slate quarries, Argyllshire

    Slate from the Ballachulish slate quarries, Argyllshire

  • Roofing slate quarried from Ballachulish, Argyllshire

    Roofing slate quarried from Ballachulish, Argyllshire

  • Roofing slate. Ballachulish Quarry, Ballachulish, Argyll. Scotland. Lat:56.40.40 long. 05.07.20. 1 inch map 53. Econ. 2202.

    Roofing slate. Ballachulish Quarry, Ballachulish, Argyll. Scotland. Lat:56.40.40 long. 05.07.20. 1 inch map 53. Econ. 2202.

  • Roofing slate. Ballachulish Quarry, Ballachulish, Argyll. Scotland. Lat:56.40.40 long. 05.07.20. 1inch map 53. Econ. 2202.

    Roofing slate. Ballachulish Quarry, Ballachulish, Argyll. Scotland. Lat:56.40.40 long. 05.07.20. 1inch map 53. Econ. 2202.

  • Black slate with pyrites. Dalradian. Ballachulish district, Argyll.12 x 6 . 1inch map 53. Econ. 1984.

    Black slate with pyrites. Dalradian. Ballachulish district, Argyll.12 x 6 . 1inch map 53. Econ. 1984.

  • Black slate with pyrites. Dalradian. Ballachulish district, Argyll. 1 inch map 53. Econ. 2147.

    Black slate with pyrites. Dalradian. Ballachulish district, Argyll. 1 inch map 53. Econ. 2147.

  • Ballachulish Slate. Ballachulish, Argyll. Econ. 13770.

    Ballachulish Slate. Ballachulish, Argyll. Econ. 13770.

  • Ballachulish Slate. Ballachulish, Argyll. Econ. 13770.

    Ballachulish Slate. Ballachulish, Argyll. Econ. 13770.

  • Blue Roofing slate, Sizeables. Ballachulish Quarry, Ballachulish, Argyll. Scotland. Econ. 8544.

    Blue Roofing slate, Sizeables. Ballachulish Quarry, Ballachulish, Argyll. Scotland. Econ. 8544.

  • Blue Roofing slate. Ballachulish Quarry, Ballachulish, Argyll. Scotland. 1 inch map 53. Econ. 8545.

    Blue Roofing slate. Ballachulish Quarry, Ballachulish, Argyll. Scotland. 1 inch map 53. Econ. 8545.

  • Slate from streamlet 0.25 miles west of Duror Inn, Cuil Bay, Appin, Argyllshire

    Slate from streamlet 0.25 miles west of Duror Inn, Cuil Bay, Appin, Argyllshire

  • Ballachulish Slate quarried from East Laroch Quarry, Ballachulish, Argyllshire

    Ballachulish Slate quarried from East Laroch Quarry, Ballachulish, Argyllshire

  • Ballachulish Slate from East Laroch Quarry, Ballachulish, Argyllshire

    Ballachulish Slate from East Laroch Quarry, Ballachulish, Argyllshire

  • Ballachulish Slate from East Laroch Quarry, Ballachulish, Argyllshire

    Ballachulish Slate from East Laroch Quarry, Ballachulish, Argyllshire

  • Roofing slate from building at Lochailort, Lochaber

    Roofing slate from building at Lochailort, Lochaber

  • Slate from quarry opposite Lock No. 7, Cairnbaan, Crinan Canal, Argyllshire

    Slate from quarry opposite Lock No. 7, Cairnbaan, Crinan Canal, Argyllshire

  • Roofing slate quarried from Port Bannatyne, Argyllshire

    Roofing slate quarried from Port Bannatyne, Argyllshire

  • Roofing slate quarried from Tayvallich, North Knapdale, Argyllshire

    Roofing slate quarried from Tayvallich, North Knapdale, Argyllshire

  • Roofing slate quarried from Tayvallich, North Knapdale, Argyllshire

    Roofing slate quarried from Tayvallich, North Knapdale, Argyllshire


Easdale slate belt

  • Easdale slate belt
  • Roofing slate quarried from Balvicar Quarry, Seil Island, Argyllshire

    Roofing slate quarried from Balvicar Quarry, Seil Island, Argyllshire

  • Roofing slate quarried from Balvicar Quarry, Seil Island, Argyllshire

    Roofing slate quarried from Balvicar Quarry, Seil Island, Argyllshire

  • Roofing slate quarried from Balvicar Quarry, Seil Island, Argyllshire

    Roofing slate quarried from Balvicar Quarry, Seil Island, Argyllshire

  • Roofing slate quarried from Balvicar Quarry, Seil Island, Argyllshire

    Roofing slate quarried from Balvicar Quarry, Seil Island, Argyllshire

  • Roofing slate quarried from Balvicar Quarry, Seil Island, Argyllshire

    Roofing slate quarried from Balvicar Quarry, Seil Island, Argyllshire

  • Roofing slate quarried from Cullipool, Argyllshire

    Roofing slate quarried from Cullipool, Argyllshire

  • Roofing slate quarried from Easdale Island, Argyllshire

    Roofing slate quarried from Easdale Island, Argyllshire

  • Roofing slate quarried from Easdale Island, Argyllshire

    Roofing slate quarried from Easdale Island, Argyllshire

  • Roofing slate quarried from Easdale Island, Argyllshire

    Roofing slate quarried from Easdale Island, Argyllshire

  • Roofing slate from Easdale Island, Argyllshire

    Roofing slate from Easdale Island, Argyllshire

  • Roofing slate quarried from Easdale Island, Argyllshire

    Roofing slate quarried from Easdale Island, Argyllshire

  • Roofing slate quarried from Easdale Island, Argyllshire

    Roofing slate quarried from Easdale Island, Argyllshire

  • Easdale Slate showing crenulation and pyrite crystal, Easdale Island, Argyllshire

    Easdale Slate showing crenulation and pyrite crystal, Easdale Island, Argyllshire

  • Slate from 'new slate quarry' opened in 1902 on south-east shore of Kerrera, near Oban, Argyllshire

    Slate from 'new slate quarry' opened in 1902 on south-east shore of Kerrera, near Oban, Argyllshire

  • Roofing slate quarried from South Cuan, Luing Island, Argyllshire

    Roofing slate quarried from South Cuan, Luing Island, Argyllshire

  • Roofing slate quarried from Toberonochy, Luing Island, Argyllshire

    Roofing slate quarried from Toberonochy, Luing Island, Argyllshire

  • Roofing slate, 1st Quality. Toberonochy Slate Quarry, Luing-by-Oban, Argyll. Econ. 8455

    Roofing slate, 1st Quality. Toberonochy Slate Quarry, Luing-by-Oban, Argyll. Econ. 8455

  • Roofing slate. Toberonochy Slate Quarry, Luing-by-Oban, Argyll. Econ. 8456

    Roofing slate. Toberonochy Slate Quarry, Luing-by-Oban, Argyll. Econ. 8456

  • Roofing slate. Toberonochy Slate Quarry, Luing-by-Oban, Argyll. Econ. 8457

    Roofing slate. Toberonochy Slate Quarry, Luing-by-Oban, Argyll. Econ. 8457

  • Roofing slate. 2nd Quality Sizeables. Toberonochy Quarry, by Oban, Argyll. Econ. 8548

    Roofing slate. 2nd Quality Sizeables. Toberonochy Quarry, by Oban, Argyll. Econ. 8548

  • Roofing slate. 2nd Quality Sizeables. Toberonochy Quarry, by Oban, Argyll. Econ. 8549

    Roofing slate. 2nd Quality Sizeables. Toberonochy Quarry, by Oban, Argyll. Econ. 8549

  • Roofing slate, first quality sizeablesquality. Toberonochy Quarry, by Oban, Argyll. Econ. 8546

    Roofing slate, first quality sizeablesquality. Toberonochy Quarry, by Oban, Argyll. Econ. 8546

  • Roofing slate, 1st Quality, sizeables. Toberonochy Quarry, by Oban, Argyll. Econ. 8547

    Roofing slate, 1st Quality, sizeables. Toberonochy Quarry, by Oban, Argyll. Econ. 8547

Highland Border slate belt

  • Highland Border slate belt
  • Roofing slate from Aberfoyle Slate Quarries, Perthshire

    Roofing slate from Aberfoyle Slate Quarries, Perthshire

  • Roofing slate from Aberfoyle Slate Quarries, Perthshire

    Roofing slate from Aberfoyle Slate Quarries, Perthshire

  • Roofing slate from Aberfoyle Slate Quarries, Perthshire

    Roofing slate from Aberfoyle Slate Quarries, Perthshire

  • Roofing slate from Aberfoyle Slate Quarries, Perthshire

    Roofing slate from Aberfoyle Slate Quarries, Perthshire

  • Roofing slate from Aberfoyle Slate Quarries, Perthshire

    Roofing slate from Aberfoyle Slate Quarries, Perthshire

  • Roofing slate from Aberfoyle Slate Quarries, Perthshire

    Roofing slate from Aberfoyle Slate Quarries, Perthshire

  • Roofing slate from Aberfoyle Slate Quarries, Perthshire

    Roofing slate from Aberfoyle Slate Quarries, Perthshire

  • Roofing slate from Aberfoyle Slate Quarries, Perthshire

    Roofing slate from Aberfoyle Slate Quarries, Perthshire

  • Roofing slate from Aberfoyle Slate Quarries, Perthshire

    Roofing slate from Aberfoyle Slate Quarries, Perthshire

  • Slate from roadside at aqueduct, Strauahaun, Duchray, Aberfoyle, Stirlingshire

    Slate from roadside at aqueduct, Strauahaun, Duchray, Aberfoyle, Stirlingshire

  • Slate from Castle Burn, 1 mile south of Duchray Castle, Aberfoyle, Stirlingshireand

    Slate from Castle Burn, 1 mile south of Duchray Castle, Aberfoyle, Stirlingshireand

  • Green Roofing Slate, full size Aberfoyle Slate Quarrys Company Limited, Aberfoyle, Perthshire. Econ. 9014.

    Green Roofing Slate, full size Aberfoyle Slate Quarrys Company Limited, Aberfoyle, Perthshire. Econ. 9014.

  • Green roofing slate, undersize. Aberfoyle Quarry, Aberfoyle, Perth. Econ. 8452

    Green roofing slate, undersize. Aberfoyle Quarry, Aberfoyle, Perth. Econ. 8452

  • Blue roofing slate, under size. Aberfoyle Quarry, Aberfoyle, Perth. Econ. 8543

    Blue roofing slate, under size. Aberfoyle Quarry, Aberfoyle, Perth. Econ. 8543

  • Blue roofing slate, full size. Aberfoyle Slate Quarrys Company Limited, Aberfoyle, Perthshire. Econ. 8542.

    Blue roofing slate, full size. Aberfoyle Slate Quarrys Company Limited, Aberfoyle, Perthshire. Econ. 8542.

  • Roofing slate from Aberuchil Quarry, Comrie, Perthshire

    Roofing slate from Aberuchil Quarry, Comrie, Perthshire

  • Roofing slate from Aberuchil Quarry, Comrie, Perthshire

    Roofing slate from Aberuchil Quarry, Comrie, Perthshire

  • Slate from quarries between Annat and Kilchrenan, Argyllshire

    Slate from quarries between Annat and Kilchrenan, Argyllshire

  • Roofing slate quarried from Auchengavin, Luss, Strathclyde

    Roofing slate quarried from Auchengavin, Luss, Strathclyde

  • Roofing slate quarried from Auchengavin, Luss, Strathclyde

    Roofing slate quarried from Auchengavin, Luss, Strathclyde

  • Roofing slate quarried from Camstradden, Luss, Strathclyde

    Roofing slate quarried from Camstradden, Luss, Strathclyde

  • Roofing slate quarried from Auchengavin, Luss, Strathclyde

    Roofing slate quarried from Auchengavin, Luss, Strathclyde

  • Slate from Craiglea Quarry, Logiealmond Lodge, Perthshire

    Slate from Craiglea Quarry, Logiealmond Lodge, Perthshire

  • Roofing slate. Craiglea, Logiealmond, Perth. Econ. 9013.

    Roofing slate. Craiglea, Logiealmond, Perth. Econ. 9013.

  • Slate from burn north of Dalclathie, Glenartney, Comrie, Perthshire

    Slate from burn north of Dalclathie, Glenartney, Comrie, Perthshire

  • Slate from Margie Farm, 2.75 miles north-west of Edzell, Forfarshire

    Slate from Margie Farm, 2.75 miles north-west of Edzell, Forfarshire

  • Slate from Glenshee Quarry, Glenalmond, Perthshire

    Slate from Glenshee Quarry, Glenalmond, Perthshire

  • Roofing slate from Newtyle Quarry, Dunkeld, Perthshire

    Roofing slate from Newtyle Quarry, Dunkeld, Perthshire

  • Slate from Ruhumman Quarry, Glenshee, Glen Almond, Perthshireand

    Slate from Ruhumman Quarry, Glenshee, Glen Almond, Perthshireand

  • Graphitic slate from north-east point of Scarba, Argyllshire

    Graphitic slate from north-east point of Scarba, Argyllshire

Slates of North-east Scotland

  • Slates of North-east Scotland
  • Roofing slate from Corskie Quarries, Huntly, Aberdeenshire

    Roofing slate from Corskie Quarries, Huntly, Aberdeenshire

  • Slate from Corskie quarry, Gartly, Huntly, Aberdeenshire

    Slate from Corskie quarry, Gartly, Huntly, Aberdeenshire

  • Slate from Corskie quarry, Gartly, Huntly, Aberdeenshire

    Slate from Corskie quarry, Gartly, Huntly, Aberdeenshire

  • Roofing slate quarried from Glens of Foudland, Aberdeenshire

    Roofing slate quarried from Glens of Foudland, Aberdeenshire

  • Roofing slate quarried from Glens of Foudland, Aberdeenshire

    Roofing slate quarried from Glens of Foudland, Aberdeenshire

  • Altered slate from the north side of Foudland Hill, north of Wardhouse, Huntly, Aberdeenshire

    Altered slate from the north side of Foudland Hill, north of Wardhouse, Huntly, Aberdeenshire

  • Slate from top of cliff where slate has been quarried, Collie Head, Troup Head, Gardenstown, Aberdeenshire

    Slate from top of cliff where slate has been quarried, Collie Head, Troup Head, Gardenstown, Aberdeenshire

  • Slate from 5/16 mile north of the summit of An Aird, 2.75 miles south-west of Tayvallich, Argyllshire

    Slate from 5/16 mile north of the summit of An Aird, 2.75 miles south-west of Tayvallich, Argyllshire

  • Slate from large quarry 300 yards south-west of ruined cottage east end of hill, Wardhouse, Huntly, Aberdeenshire

    Slate from large quarry 300 yards south-west of ruined cottage east end of hill, Wardhouse, Huntly, Aberdeenshire

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