Posted by lifeisstillgood 5 days ago
I think they might have gotten flatter in the intervening 200M+ years.
Most people wouldn't object to an article about Kilimanjaro containing a map of where it is in Tanzania, but for reference, here is a map of just the mountain: O.
The collision with Asia began around 50–55 Ma and is still ongoing, which is why the Himalayas are still rising today.
If you are interested in the geology of Scotland, there are excellent books available, including "Land of Mountain and Flood: The Geology and Landforms of Scotland". I am sure good books about the Appalachians and the Atlas are available, too.
So, advertising your side project? Because it is useless for checking out Scottish Highlands trails.