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 North Coast Geotour will consist of 8 field days and has two more field days than the other geotours and is based in Durness. Transport via minibus will be available from Ullapool to Durness, all field localities and the return trip back to Ullapool. If Geotour participants wish to use their own transport that […]
Join us for a behind-the-scenes session exploring the wonders of Scottish geology! Get a closer look at items from our vast collection of rocks and minerals, which tell the story of our planet’s history. Rocks and minerals fuel everything from energy production to technology. Discover how Scotland's unique geology has shaped our landscape and industries […]
The small Hebridean island of Eigg is an enchanting mix: beautiful scenery, a surprising variety of rocks, and a friendly and innovative local community. There are many geological riches to explore, including important fossil-rich sedimentary rocks and the singing sands, fringed by sandstone cliffs that are cut by basalt dykes. The famous Sgùrr forms the […]
Explore the hidden world of ancient geology in the heart of Glasgow! Join Katie Strang, Hunterian Curator of Rocks and Minerals, for a guided urban geology walk, uncovering the the amazing stories behind the rocks that make up the University of Glasgow’s Gilmorehill Campus. From carboniferous sandstone and Jurassic limestone, to stunning pink granites and […]
Uncover the wonders of Scotland's ancient past at The Hunterian Museum, University of Glasgow. From sharp-toothed sharks to early amphibians, explore fossils from a time millions of years ago, when Scotland was a tropical jungle of giant plants and strange creatures! Make your own carboniferous fossil rubbing and reconstruct an ancient forest and get crafty […]
Visit an ancient forest in Victoria Park and discover stories of climate change and industrial heritage. Fossil Grove is a unique Earth heritage site with 11 fossil tree stumps, dating back to the Carboniferous Period some 325 million-years ago, that are preserved in the position in which they grew. The Geological Society of Glasgow and […]
In her book Weathering, author, psychotherapist and geologist Ruth Allen explores geological processes as a metaphor for human life and experience. In this first-of-a-kind workshop, in the beautiful wilds of the NW Highlands, Ruth will take you on a sensory and creative journey of self-discovery around sites of geological interest where you will have the […]
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 […]
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