Mineral Minds: Orkney Geologists Under the Microscope Stromness Museum's summer exhibition centres on the work of two under-celebrated geologists: Ted Kellock and Matthew Forster Heddle. Ted Kellock's collection of over 4000 thin section rock slides has been the subject of a year-long project to digitise the catalogue, with help from volunteers to transcribe and photograph […]
What is GeoWeek? Launched in 2018, GeoWeek aims to encourage ‘active geoscience’ – running events for people all round the UK to experience geology locally. While the hugely successful ‘Geolodia’ in Spain is focused on a single weekend, GeoWeek spans two so as to include weekday events as well. If you want to learn more […]
Learn more about one of Scotland's unsung heroes of the Enlightenment period with guided walks and talks from experts: 10:30 - 12:00 Lecture by Geologist Ruth McKeen on the Father of Geology and learn more about James Hutton's life and his discoveries 13:00 - 15:00 Guided walk to learn more about the sites that inspired […]
Come along to Kelvin Hall from 1:30 - 3 pm for Geo Natter - these informal meets are the perfect opportunity to meet like-minded rock enthusiasts and chat all things geological and palaeontological! You can bring your rocks and fossils along to show people, ask questions about geology, find out what's happening and perhaps even […]
Come along to Kelvin Hall from 1:30 - 3 pm for Geo Natter - these informal meets are the perfect opportunity to meet like-minded rock enthusiasts and chat all things geological and palaeontological! You can bring your rocks and fossils along to show people, ask questions about geology, find out what's happening and perhaps even […]
The Hippodrome in Eyemouth is currently hosting an exhibition celebrating the work of James Hutton, who farmed at Slighhouses during the eighteenth century. The exhibition will be open from 10.00am – 3.00pm every day until the end of August, in association with an exhibition on marine life from the Berwickshire Marine Reserve. By knowing the […]
Step back to the 1700s and walk through Edinburgh's landscape with philosopher James Hutton and his famous Scottish enlightenment companions, exploring Hutton’s theory of a dynamic Earth. Born in Edinburgh in 1726, Hutton saw how the Earth developed over a vast time scale. We now know this as deep time. With interests in agriculture, chemistry, […]
Art in Earth Science: 01 August - 04 August 2024. An exhibition inspired by the ever changing landscapes and rocks around us - a selection of artists and lapidarists have interpreted and enhanced nature's art through different approaches and mediums. Organised by the Scottish Geology Trust and Leith Lapidary Club in conjunction with Edinburgh Palette. […]
Join the ‘Scottish Mining Landscapes’ team in association with Forestry and Land Scotland for a free walk exploring the geology, ecology, and landscape of the former opencast coaling site at Spireslack, Glenbuck East Ayrshire followed by a place making art workshop. The Ponesk/Spireslack open cast coaling site was abandoned when Scottish Coal went into liquidation […]
Come along to Kelvin Hall from 1:30 - 3 pm for Geo Natter - these informal meets are the perfect opportunity to meet like-minded rock enthusiasts and chat all things geological and palaeontological! You can bring your rocks and fossils along to show people, ask questions about geology, find out what's happening and perhaps even […]
The Lost Villages of East Ayrshire Exhibition - National Mining Museum Scotland. Sat 03 Aug - Sat 26 Oct. 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. ‘The ‘miners’ row villages’ in the Ayrshire coalfield are a remarkable and distinctive man-made feature in the landscape and transformed the upland areas where they were set. The Lost Villages of […]
Fossil Grove in Victoria Park, Glasgow houses a unique collection of fossil trees, formed 330 million years ago. Head along to the open day and marvel at this piece of ancient history in the beautiful surroundings of Victoria Park. There will be a variety of geological activities and fossil displays for everyone to enjoy. Open […]
Come along to Kelvin Hall from 1:30 - 3 pm for Geo Natter - these informal meets are the perfect opportunity to meet like-minded rock enthusiasts and chat all things geological and palaeontological! You can bring your rocks and fossils along to show people, ask questions about geology, find out what's happening and perhaps even […]
The Hunterian, Kelvin Hall and the Scottish Geology Trust are proud to host Women on the Rocks in Glasgow and online on Wednesday the 28th August 2024 at 6:30pm, with Dr Neil Clark (Hunterian), Dr Katie Strang (Hunterian and SGT), Ann Cameron (NLS) and guests. Scotland has been home to many pioneering women geologists whose […]
The Arniston Coal Company was formed in 1876 and operated two pits, the Gore and the Emily, producing around 950 tons of Gas, House and Steam coals per day and employing around 970 employees. The colliery closed in 1962 having created two substantial waste tips. The larger ‘south’ bing (now flattened and repurposed as playing […]
As part of the Geology Weekend at Arbroath Signal Tower Museum on Saturday the 31st August and Sunday the 1st September, there will be a talk by local Angus Coast geologists on "How geology Shaped Us". This talk will be presented twice each day, at 10:30am and 1:30pm. A selection of rocks, pebbles and agates […]
Head along to Arbroath Signal Tower Museum on Saturday the 31st August and Sunday the 1st September from 10:30am - 4pm to learn all about the types of rocks you can find along the Angus Coast! A selection of rocks, pebbles and agates from the local Angus Coast will be displayed in the Courtyard in […]
The Scottish Geology Trust and Angus Alive provide a display of gorgeous Arbroath beach pebbles in the Signal Tower Museum Courtyard! Come along and see how many you can match with the identification guide! Venue: Signal Tower Museum Courtyard, Ladyloan, Arbroath DD11 1PU. This is a free drop-in event, no booking required. The Courtyard is […]
As part of the Geology Weekend at Arbroath Signal Tower Museum on Saturday the 31st August and Sunday the 1st September, there will be a talk by local Angus Coast geologists on "How geology Shaped Us". This talk will be presented twice each day, at 10:30am and 1:30pm. A selection of rocks, pebbles and agates […]
This year’s Scottish Geology Festival will run from the 1st September to 6th October, and we can’t wait! Scotland’s unique character and cultures are rooted, quite literally, in the rocks that lie beneath our feet and under the sea. These rocks have directly influenced our landscapes, built heritage and industry, and are intrinsically linked with […]
@scottishagates is an X account solely dedicated to sharing a different Scottish agate specimen from the National Museums Scotland’s mineral collections every day. It is run by by Emily Brown, NMS Earth Systems Assistant Curator and SGT Secretary. To celebrate this year's #ScotGeolFest24 the account will once again be bringing you bonus agates throughout the […]
Scotland has been home to many pioneering women geologists, whose important work has helped us to understand the Earth. Despite this the history of geology has largely been told through the accomplishments of male scientists. The women have often gone unacknowledged and their contributions have been lost to history. Until very recently, women with an […]
As part of the Geology Weekend at Arbroath Signal Tower Museum on Saturday the 31st August and Sunday the 1st September, there will be a talk by local Angus Coast geologists on "How geology Shaped Us". This talk will be presented twice each day, at 10:30am and 1:30pm. A selection of rocks, pebbles and agates […]
Head along to Arbroath Signal Tower Museum on Saturday the 31st August and Sunday the 1st September from 10:30am - 4pm to learn all about the types of rocks you can find along the Angus Coast! A selection of rocks, pebbles and agates from the local Angus Coast will be displayed in the Courtyard in […]
As part of the Geology Weekend at Arbroath Signal Tower Museum on Saturday the 31st August and Sunday the 1st September, there will be a talk by local Angus Coast geologists on "How geology Shaped Us". This talk will be presented twice each day, at 10:30am and 1:30pm. A selection of rocks, pebbles and agates […]
Come and see the largest collection of Pictish carvings anywhere - still in the place they were made over 1,500 years ago. Located on a dramatic stretch of Fife coastline overlooking the Firth of Forth, the Wemyss Caves are home to over 50 inscribed symbols, animal figures and a depiction of an early medieval boat. The caves […]
Have you ever wondered how people craft, cut, shape and polish rough stones or minerals and turn them into beautiful creations that can be used as jewellery or ornaments? Now is your chance to find out! The Scottish Mineral and Lapidary Club will be holding Open Days throughout the Festival on Saturdays 7th, 14th, 21st […]
In early 2024, Dingwall Museum undertook an assessment and rationalisation of their collections and uncovered a series of fossils that came from the North and East coasts of the Black Isle. Being out with the museum’s location jurisdiction, they kindly offered to donate these amazing objects to Hugh Miller’s Birthplace Museum! For this year's Scottish […]
Come along to Kelvin Hall from 1:30 - 3 pm for Geo Natter - these informal meets are the perfect opportunity to meet like-minded rock enthusiasts and chat all things geological and palaeontological! You can bring your rocks and fossils along to show people, ask questions about geology, find out what's happening and perhaps even […]
How does climate change work? And can our actions truly make a difference? Climate change remains one of the biggest challenges we face as a global population, but most people still have important questions about this key issue. How does climate change work? How big of a deal is it? And can anything we do […]
The West of Scotland Mineral and Lapidary Society was founded in 1966 by a group of people who had a common interest in collecting, studying, and polishing semi-precious stones. For the last 25 years the Society’s clubroom has been based in Knightswood Community Centre, Knightswood, Glasgow, G13 3DD. The primary aim of the Society is […]
Discover the amazing geological stories within the rocks at Knockan Crag! Join a guide from the North West Highlands Geopark for a free tour. Knockan Crag National Nature Reserve is situated 13 miles north of Ullapool. It is home to an open air visitor centre and interpretative trail about the area’s geological history. Visit the […]
The NW Highlands Controversy: geology, geologists and social climbing in Victorian times – Talk by Peter Gutteridge In 1854, the discovery of fossils near Durness on the north coast of Scotland triggered one of the bitterest scientific controversies of Victorian times. Geologist Sir Roderick Impey Murchsion, director of the Geological Survey, claimed that the fossils […]
Join us on the 7th September from 10:30am - 1pm for a scenic ranger-led walk along the Hopetoun foreshore as part of the Scottish Geology Festival 2024! Discover the geological wonders of West Lothian and perhaps catch a glimpse of local wildlife. Book tickets here: https://bit.ly/3Wh3OPG Ticket Prices: Adult £8.50, Concession £8.00, Disabled £6.50, Child £6.50 […]
Have you ever wondered how people craft, cut, shape and polish rough stones or minerals and turn them into beautiful creations that can be used as jewellery or ornaments? Now is your chance to find out! The Scottish Mineral and Lapidary Club will be holding Open Days throughout the Festival on Saturdays 7th, 14th, 21st […]
For Doors Open Day 2024 and SGF24, we’re offering you the opportunity to see “behind the scenes” at Elgin Museum with this special tour of our museum stores. Suitable for ages 10+ 7th September - 10.30am – 11.20am Limited places available! Tickets are free but must be booked in advance via our online ticketing site. An […]
Join the Geological Society of Glasgow for a Beach Pebble Event at Dunure on Saturday 7th September! A chance to enjoy a fun day out examining beach pebbles and agates and learn more about the geology of this Ayrshire coastal location. Dr Clark and other rock doctors will give out information on local rocks, and […]
Join Angus Miller from Geowalks for a guided walk to Siccar Point. It is Scotland’s most important geological site, but Siccar Point is tucked away on the rugged coastline of the Scottish Borders, a hidden gem with beautiful coastal scenery and a rich geological story. We’ll get to the point by following James Hutton’s journey along […]