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Join Luisa Hendry, @ScottishGeologist, to discover Volcanoes in Fife 🌋 Explore the captivating geology north of Kinghorn, where ancient landscapes and striking rock formations reveal Scotland’s rich geological history. This guided tour takes you along the scenic coastline, offering a unique opportunity to uncover millions of years of Earths history and learn about the basic […]

Join Dr Katie Strang for a guided walk to explore the urban geology around the University of Glasgow's Gilmorehill Campus. This circular walk will start and finish outside Kelvin Hall, and we'll examine the geology of the building stones and materials that have been used around the University Campus. From carboniferous sandstone to jurassic limestone, […]

Scottish Geology Festival 2025: celebrating the geology of western Mull, Iona Staff and Ulva Join Mull geologists, John Faithfull and James Westland, for a boat trip to MacCulloch's Tree and/or Ardtun. Limited to 10 places - cost approximately £30 per head - booking essential. To book, or for more info, email creaganmhuile@gmail.com An event in […]

Join us for a guided walk along Cromarty beach with an experienced guide to discover the rocks, fossils, and geological formations that captivated Hugh Miller... Travel back to a time 140 million years before the first dinosaur to discover a Scotland below the equator; one where strange ancient fish swam in a lake that covered […]

Visit the holy grail of geology by boat! Join a rib boat our of Hutton's unconformity from the sea at Siccar Point. The boat leaves from Eyemouth and will not moor at Siccar Point. Cost £55 per person. The trip is being run by Eyemouth Rib Boats, with booking via the Edinburgh Geological Society. Contact […]

Join Luisa Hendry, @ScottishGeologist, for an unforgettable journey along Dunure Beach, where Scotland’s ancient geological history meets stunning coastal landscapes. Explore the fascinating rock formations, learn about volcanic processes, and uncover how minerals along this beautiful Ayrshire coastline form. What to Expect 🪨 Explore Scotland’s Ancient Volcanic Rocks Examine the volcanic rocks that formed between […]

Discover the immense geological forces that have shaped the coastline around Cromarty in this introductory tour to geology! In 1820, Hugh Miller discovered the world of geology whilst working as a stonemason on the Black Isle. Since then, geologists both amateur and professional have flocked to Cromarty to marvel at the amazing rocks, fossils, minerals, […]

Walk Through Deep Time: A Geology Tour of Holyrood Park, Edinburgh with Luisa Hendry, @ScottishGeologist Join @ScottishGeologist for an unforgettable geology tour of Holyrood Park, home to Arthurs Seat, Salisbury Crags, and some of the most spectacular volcanic landscapes in Scotland. Explore the story of fire and ice that shaped Edinburghs dramatic scenery, from ancient […]

Join us for a guided walk along Cromarty beach with an experienced guide to discover the rocks, fossils, and geological formations that captivated Hugh Miller... Travel back to a time 140 million years before the first dinosaur to discover a Scotland below the equator; one where strange ancient fish swam in a lake that covered […]

The Highland Boundary Fault is one Scotland’s great tectonic structures, separating different landscapes and very different geology. Join geologists from the University of Aberdeen on a walk along the coast at Stonehaven – getting hands-on the rocks and exploring the significance of this major fault line. You’ll see deposits of long-lost rivers, rocks brought part […]

Join us for a guided walk along Cromarty beach with an experienced guide to discover the rocks, fossils, and geological formations that captivated Hugh Miller... Travel back to a time 140 million years before the first dinosaur to discover a Scotland below the equator; one where strange ancient fish swam in a lake that covered […]

Explore the geological landscape at the Greyhope Bay Centre, using watercolours in your sketchbook to capture the rocks and sea. Join geologist and artist Phoebe Sleath on a guided evening walk around Greyhope Bay Centre, where we will explore the rocky coastal landscape through confident and colourful watercolour sketches. About the Workshop To start Phoebe […]

Join the Early Careers Network and the Central Scotland Regional Group of the Geological Society of London for a relaxed evening connecting with fellow early career geologists and geoscientists! We'll kick things off with a brief introductory session in a city centre office, followed by a scenic walk up Calton Hill where we'll share some […]

Discover the Scottish Highlands like you’ve never seen them before. Delve deep into the geological past of the highlands with Luisa Hendry, @scottishgeologist Itinerary Glasgow - Loch Lomond - Falls of Falloch - Rannoch Moor - Glencoe - Ballachulish - Fort William - Glenfinnan - Return to Glasgow 08:00 Departure from Glasgow - Meet outside […]

Join us for a guided walk along Cromarty beach with an experienced guide to discover the rocks, fossils, and geological formations that captivated Hugh Miller... Travel back to a time 140 million years before the first dinosaur to discover a Scotland below the equator; one where strange ancient fish swam in a lake that covered […]

The 1821 Category B listed Well House in Bridge of Allan hides a history of both the exploitation of copper ore and mineral water, and is one of the earliest surviving buildings associated with the spa town of Bridge of Allan, Stirlingshire. Without this little building Bridge of Allan wouldn't be what it is today. […]

The 1821 Category B listed Well House in Bridge of Allan hides a history of both the exploitation of copper ore and mineral water, and is one of the earliest surviving buildings associated with the spa town of Bridge of Allan, Stirlingshire. Without this little building Bridge of Allan wouldn't be what it is today. […]