Geology Does… Lots. Everywhere.
The Scottish Geology Trust’s Geology does campaign celebrates the contribution geology makes to Scotland. It’s the country’s bedrock; it tells Scotland’s story; it resources our future. The campaign launches on […]
Two Scottish geology sites in the list of the First 100 Geological Heritage Sites
Two geological sites in Scotland have been recognised by the International Union of Geological Sciences in a list of the First 100 Geological Heritage Sites. These are sites of significant […]
Updating the Scottish Fossil Code
NatureScot is seeking views on the updated and refreshed Scottish Fossil Code which is due for relaunch in early 2023.
Survey Uncovers Aquatic Life in Scotland’s Caves
A recent survey carried out by researchers from England and Slovenia has charted the invertebrate animals living in thirty-two caves distributed across Scotland. Although surveys like this have been carried […]
Protecting Scotland’s Geosites
The Scottish Geology Trust is keen to work with volunteers and NatureScot to help protect Scotland’s geological sites of national and local importance. In a recent seminar, Dr Rachel Wignall […]
Letter urges Historic Environment Scotland to reinstate access to Hutton’s Section
The Scottish geological community have written to Alex Paterson, Chief Executive of Historic Environment Scotland, suggesting that the temporary fence closing off the Radical Road in Holyrood Park in Edinburgh […]
Volunteering opportunities at Lochaber Geopark’s new look Visitor Centre
Lochaber Geopark are looking for volunteers to help staff their Visitor Centre at 55A Fort William High Street (near Cameron Square). The Visitor Centre attracts more than 30,000 visitors a […]
Pieces of Scotland Campaign
Are you always picking up stones? The Scottish Geology Trust has launched a campaign called Pieces of Scotland this summer inviting everyone to share their favourite #PiecesOfScotland with us on social media! From #staycation beach pebbles on your windowsill, to beloved museums displays, we would love for you to show us the Scottish rocks that have captured your heart.
Campaign Launched to Save Inchnadamph Lodge
Many geologists who studied at UK universities, and many from elsewhere who have been on fieldtrips to the NW Highlands, will have stayed at the Inchnadamph Lodge. Over the years it has become somewhat of an iconic place to stay while working in the Highlands. Earlier this year the NWH Geopark learned that the owner is planning to sell the lodge in the coming year and that a number of hotel chains are interested in purchasing it.
Telling the story of the Isle of Arran
Arran Geopark has gathered three film crews together with many enthusiastic Arran experts to create three films focussed on the geology, archaeology, and ecology of the island. The films seek […]
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