Minerals of Scotland Past and Present is the definitive and most comprehensive account of Scotland’s mineral heritage, looking at the pioneering role of Scottish scientists and collectors in the development of mineralogy. Includes detailed descriptions, history and occurrence of 61 minerals native to Scotland and a glossary of all 552 known minerals.

‘ …a book no serious collector/mineralogist can afford to be without.’ UK Journal of Mines and Minerals.

‘...a magnificent contribution to Scottish mineralogy, beautifully produced, will become a classic of Scottish geology.’ Nigel H Trewin, Geological Journal, 39, 04