Barron, H F, Gillespie, M R and Merritt, J W 2011. Geodiversity of the Cairngorms National Park. British Geological Survey Open Report, OR/10/019
A PDF of this report is available from the NORA, the NERC archive
Site no.: B6
Site name: Cairn Broadlands
Grid reference:
Locality: Upper Glen Clova
GCR Status: N/A
GCR No.: N/A
Type: Natural landform and natural exposures
Description: A large, impressive, well-exposed landslip formed across the contact of the Glen Doll Dioritic Pluton and its country rocks, including the thermal aureole of the pluton.
Justification: The site combines an excellent example of a dynamic landform (landslip) with good exposures of contrasting bedrock types and their relationships.