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
Stephanie Flude
Chair/Trustee
Researcher turned freelance consultant. Noble gas geochemist interested in CCS, hydrogen, energy systems, volcanoes, art and jewellery design.
Anthony Blackman
Vice-Chair/Trustee
An experienced non-exec, trustee and chair. A former Optician, my day job is in education and assessment; as well as running my own business.
Grant Bellshaw
Vice-Chair/Trustee
Economic geologist with base metal and lithium experience in deposits across the UK; currently covering Scotland for aggregate extraction. Passionate about the application of geology within an energy-transition focused industry. Science communicator.
Emily Brown
Secretary/Trustee
Assistant Curator for Earth Systems at National Museums Scotland. Geologist. Gemmologist.
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Cara Wells
Treasurer/Trustee
Artist inspired by Scottish geology. Honorary Visiting Fellow at the University of Leicester, working on the Stac Fada impact.
Gemma Laker
Deputy Treasurer/Trustee
MScR researcher at University if Edinburgh, with interest in integrated geochemistry and palaeontology and involvement in EDI and museums.
Katie Strang
Trustee
Curator of mineralogy and petrology at The Hunterian, and researcher of Scotland’s industrial heritage and coprolites.
Dies Meijer
Trustee
Emeritus Professor of Cellular Neurobiology at The University of Edinburgh.
Lina Pacifico
Trustee
Geologist. Interests include geoarchaeology, mineralogy, and gemmology.
Keith Myers
Trustee
Treasurer and member of council, the Geological Society of London
Maureen Whalen
Trustee
Geologist/groundwater scientist. My interests include environmental geology/science communication/geotourism.
Eileen Tisdall
Trustee
Lecturer in Biological and Environmental Science at the University of Stirling
Angus Miller
Volunteer: Geosites project lead
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