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
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Site no.: B11
Site name: Inver Quarry
Grid reference:
Locality: Near Inver, c. 3.5 km south-west of Balmoral Castle
GCR Status: N/A
GCR No.: N/A
Type: Artificial Quarry Works
Description: Disused quarry cut into pale granitic rocks at the margin of the Lochnagar Granite Pluton. The quarry opened in the late 19th century to provide stone for Crathie Church (built 1893).
Justification: Stone from the quarry makes an important contribution to the local built heritage, notably as a major source of building stone for the 'B listed Crathie Kirk and possibly other late 19th century buildings in the district.