Join Luisa Hendry, @scottishgeologist, for a tour of the geological highlights of the Isle of Skye
The Geology of the Isle of Skye Group tour (3 days)
Day 1
- Picking up/dropping off from Glasgow at 13:00 – meeting outside Costa Coffee – 50 George Square, Glasgow, G2 1EH
- We will drive through the beautiful Scottish highlands
- Optional pick up available from Inverness available at discounted price
Day 2 and 3
Highlights of the trip include the following:
- Discover the Volcanic Centre, active 65 million years ago, that once fed the isle of Skye Volcano – The black (Gabbro) and the red (Granite) Cullins mountain range
- The lavas and geological features found in and around the Fairy Pools – includes walk down to fairy pools
(4.2km walk – medium) - The oldest rocks of Scotland – the Lewissian Gniess found in the clear peninsula
- The Moine thrust fault that seperate the Hebridean Terrane from the north west highlands Terrane
- Learn how the Old Man of Storr and Quiraing formed (an ancient landslide of volcanic and sedimentary rocks)
- Basaltic Columns at Kilt Rock – How do basaltic columns form in Lava and Magma?
- The Dinosaur Footprints at Staffin Bay and limestone that represent an old marine environment from the Jurassic period – When dinosaurs cut about Scotland
- Visit to the dinosaur museum (if opened)
- See fossils found in the Jurassic Rocks
- We will stay in around Portree both nights so please ensure you book accommodation in around this area on Friday and Saturday evening. There is a campsite available not to far from Portree – Portree Campsite for those who don’t mind camping.
There will be an option to join Luisa for dinner each evening.
Price per person –
- £330.00 pick up From Glasgow
- £295.00 pick up from Inverness
- £220.00 – meet us there Saturday and Sunday. Sunday will be a half day tour as we will be travelling back down the road
*Please note price includes the cost of transport/fuel, the tour guide, relevant geology information, geology rock box, parking fees, snacks and refreshments and may vary depending on the time of year – Lunch and accommodation is not included and needs to be booked separately.
From £220 per person. Booking essential. Book Here
An event in the Scottish Geology Festival 2025, organised by the Scottish Geology Trust. Please support us: Discover – Support – Join.
