Our Cause
The key objective of the Scottish Geology Trust is to inspire people everywhere to understand, love and care for Scotland’s incredible geological heritage and its role in creating a sustainable future.
We are eager to support the importance of Scottish geology in education, inspiring new generations to understand and appreciate the world around us and the impact it has on our lives. We believe Scottish geology doesn’t just have its place in the past, but in the present to address and create a strategy, ensuring a sustainable future for all.
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Ar Bunait
’S e prìomh rùn Urras Geòlas na h-Alba daoine anns gach àite a mhisneachadh gu tuigse, spèis agus cùram a bhith aca do dhualchas iongantach geòlasach na h-Alba agus a dhleastanas ann a bhith a’ stèidheachadh seasmhachd teachdail.
Tha sinn dealasach gu taic a chur ri cudrom geòlas Albannach ann am foghlam, a’ misneachadh ghinealaichean ùra gu tuigsinn agus luach a chur air an t-saoghal mun cuairt oirnn agus a’ bhuaidh a th’ aige air ar beatha làitheil. Tha sinn den bheachd nach buin geòlas a-mhàin ris an àm a chaidh seachad, ach ris an àm gnàthaichte gu ro-innleachd a stèidheachadh a’ dearbhadh àm teachdail seasmhach do na h-uile.
Meet the team behind this movement
Robert Holdsworth
Professor of Structural Geology, Durham University and lifelong researcher on Scottish geology.
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Stephanie Flude
Researcher turned freelance consultant. Noble gas geochemist interested in CCS, hydrogen, energy systems, volcanoes, art and jewellery design.
Emily Brown
Assistant Curator for Earth Systems at National Museums Scotland. Gemmologist. Runs @ScottishAgates on Twitter.
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Dave Torr
I’ve had a few different careers and my mobility has been impacted through accidents. I studied geology, ecology and planetary science with the Open University, graduating BSc (Hons) in 2023.
Eileen Tisdall
Lecturer in Biological and Environmental Science at the University of Stirling
Elsa Panciroli
Palaeontologist and writer, Leverhulme EC Research Fellow at the University of Oxford, and Associate Researcher at National Museums Scotland.
Graham Leslie
Retired BGS mapping/structural geologist, with over 40 years’ experience of working on Scottish, Caledonian, and Urban geology.
John Taylor
Retired. Promoting Scottish Geology and Public Engagement through Festival events, geotourism and talks.
Katie Strang
Palaeontologist interested in early Carboniferous fauna and public engagement, @scottishfossils.
Keith Myers
Treasurer and member of council, the Geological Society of London
Rob Butler
Professor of Tectonics at the University of Aberdeen
Robina Barton
Geological tour guide and former Geopark coordinator based in Shetland. Founder member of the Scottish Geodiversity Forum.
Cara Wells
Artist inspired by Scottish geology. Honorary Visiting Fellow at the University of Leicester, working on the Stac Fada impact.
Angus Miller
Geology tour leader, Teaching Fellow at Edinburgh University and founding Chair of the Scottish Geodiversity Forum.
Testimonies
“The creation of a national body to protect and promote Scotland’s unique geology is as welcome as it is long overdue. It is a privilege to contribute to this bold and important undertaking.” Hugh Lockhart, Trustee of First Scottish
“Rather than being celebrated for its value to landscape, industry and culture, geology has become tainted in many people’s minds by its connection to extractive industries while overlooking the importance to resources needed for renewables such as geothermal power or the need for lithium and other rare metals…In the absence of any central initiatives or interest the Trust aims to help Scotland’s geology, education and communities…” Melvyn Giles, Founding Chair of the Scottish Geology Trust