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Earth Matters marks the tercentenary of the birth of the Edinburgh-born geologist, writer and farmer, James Hutton (1726-1797). Often described as the ‘father of modern geology’, Hutton is known for his ground-breaking theories into the Earth’s creation and his exploration of rock formation. Hutton also gave much attention to the earth beneath our feet – […] 
The sculptor Jake Harvey and artist Helen Douglas were commissioned by Blair Charitable Trust to create sculptures and printed works using Glen Tilt, which runs for several miles Northerly from Blair Atholl, and the discoveries of the geologist James Hutton in that glen as their inspiration. Their works alongside various artefacts relating to James Hutton’s […]
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The 200th edition of the Annual Exhibition will be a melting pot of contemporary art from across Scotland and further afield, with all artworks shown side by side in the Academy’s grand Neoclassical galleries in the heart of Edinburgh. This year’s Exhibition Convenor is artist Annie Cattrell RSA, assisted by Architecture Convenor Fergus Purdie RSA. […]
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Exhibition of drawings, prints and film which explore Scottish Geology along the Highland Boundary and Great Glen fault lines. The Ground Shakes presents new works by Dundee-based artist Calum Wallis, created over the past two years with funding from Creative Scotland and The Geologists' Association. Tracing a geological journey across Scotland, Wallis follows the Highland […]
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Exhibition of Christina Riley's year long photography project 'The Beach Today' at the Scottish Maritime Museum in Irvine, Ayrshire. The Beach Today began as a daily photography project developed during lockdown walks along the Ayrshire coast, and evolved into a year long photo series pairing a photographic seascape taken from an Ayrshire beach with a […] 
Join us in celebrating the Scottish Geology Festival 2026 as we explore the modern-day research inspired by Hugh Miller's most famous book! To commemorate the 185th anniversary of Hugh Miller's book "The Old Red Sandstone", explore the modern-day science taking place here in Cromarty following in the footsteps of the town's most famous historic figure! […]
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This year marks the 300th birthday of Scottish geologist James Hutton; widely regarded as the founding father of geology. As we celebrate this milestone, help Hugh Miller track down the perfect birthday present from the selection of objects housed at the museum! 🎂 Inspire the young geologists in your life with a fun and engaging […]
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Through detailed study of geological specimens and observations gathered in the field, Hutton learned to “read” the rocks - revealing evidence of immense spans of time, erosion, and renewal. This new exhibition at National Museums Scotland explores how the careful study of both dramatic landscapes and small rock samples led Hutton to develop his groundbreaking […]
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Join us at Dynamic Earth in Edinburgh to launch the Scottish Geology Festival on the evening of Monday 1st June. Meet geologists and researchers and get involved with hands-on activities. Learn about how we date rocks, how soils form, why James Hutton was such an important historical figure, and what cutting edge research is happening […]
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Step into the shadows of Greyfriars Kirkyard to walk the path of the man who redefined the age of the Earth. Join us for an exclusive Royal Society of Edinburgh & Friends of Greyfriars Kirkyard historical tour tracing the life, burial, and enduring legacy of James Hutton. We will explore the resting places of the […] |
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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 Tuesdays 2nd, 9th, 16th, […]
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The West of Scotland Mineral and Lapidary Society invites you to visit their workshop during the Scottish Geology Festival. Come and watch live demonstrations of stone working, including cutting, shaping, grinding, and polishing a variety of stones. Visitors can also explore a display of handcrafted work by society members and browse a selection of stones […]
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Join Professor Colin Campbell, Chief Executive, The James Hutton Institute while he traces James Hutton’s life and intellectual development. James Hutton, physician, chemist, farmer and natural philosopher, is best known as the founder of modern geology that is the basis of the “Deep Time” of our Earth. Yet his contribution reaches far beyond the rocks […] |
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This exhibition will explore James Hutton’s influence on the processes leading to the formation of rocks and on the concept of geological time in a series of interpretation panels, which tell of Hutton's life in Edinburgh during the period of the Scottish Enlightenment as well as the development of his Theory of the Earth. His […]
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Three hundred years ago, during the Scottish Enlightenment, James Hutton transformed how we understand the Earth. At a time when many believed the planet was only a few thousand years old, he proposed that landscapes are shaped gradually over deep time by processes still observable today. This daytime symposium at the Royal Society of Edinburgh […]
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In order to help celebrate Hutton's Tercentenary, a group of church bell ringers from various parts of England and Scotland will meet on Wednesday 3rd June to ring the eight bells at Haddington church, East Lothian. The ringing will start at about 10.30am and continue without a break for three hours. This special type of […]
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On the 300th anniversary of James Hutton’s birth, learn about this unsung hero of the Scottish Enlightenment with a talk and guided walk within Holyrood Park, where he made several observations leading to his groundbreaking Theory of the Earth. The event will start with a talk on Hutton’s life, the observation’s leading to his Theory […]
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The West of Scotland Mineral and Lapidary Society invites you to visit their workshop during the Scottish Geology Festival. Come and watch live demonstrations of stone working, including cutting, shaping, grinding, and polishing a variety of stones. Visitors can also explore a display of handcrafted work by society members and browse a selection of stones […]
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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 […]
£5.50 – £13
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Discover the legacy of James Hutton, the ‘Father of Modern Geology’. Celebrate his Tercentenary with free, drop-in short talks, mini tours and object handling. Learn about ‘deep time’, Hutton’s greatest contribution to science and philosophy. Dr Rachel Walcott, our Principal Curator of Earth Systems will present short talks in the Auditorium. As part of the celebrations […]
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Join the Geological Society of Glasgow for a field trip to Burnmouth The rocks exposed along the foreshore at Burnmouth in the Scottish Borders are early Carboniferous in age and belong to the Ballagan Formation. They were deposited in a low-lying vegetated coastal wetland around 350 million years ago, when Scotland as we know it […]
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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 […]
£5.50 – £13
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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 Tuesdays 2nd, 9th, 16th, […] |
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Join us at the Meffan Museum for an exciting celebration of Scotland’s rich geological heritage as part of the Scottish Geology Festival! Discover the fascinating world beneath your feet with a weekend packed full of engaging displays and hands-on activities. Explore a stunning variety of rocks, fossils, and glowing fluorescent minerals, and learn how they […]
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Explore the coastal rocks of Glasgow and get hands-on with this mindful rock felting activity, where we'll create cozy woollen stones. We'll meet at Rouken Glen Park, where we'll explore some of the local rocks that we find. While the event is part of the Scottish Geology Festival, you don't need to a rock expert, […]
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Inspired by In Time, Annie Cattrell RSA's curated element of the 200th Annual Exhibition, we invite you to join a walking tour led by local geologist Dr Angus Miller. Starting at the Royal Scottish Academy, we will reflect on the dynamic geology around our building at the Mound, Princes Street Gardens and the Old Town as we follow […]
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Join the British Geological Survey (BGS) for a guided 2-hour walk around Arthur’s Seat, Edinburgh’s iconic extinct volcano. Led by BGS geologists, this walk explores the fascinating volcanic and glacial history of the area, including lava flows, dolerite intrusions, and evidence of Ice Age activity. Along the route, participants will gain insights into how the […]
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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 Tuesdays 2nd, 9th, 16th, […]
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Discover the Secrets of Arbroath’s Ancient Cliffs: A Geology Walk Through Time Join us for a captivating guided walk along the dramatic Arbroath cliffs, where the very rocks tell the story of Earth’s deep history. At the heart of this adventure lies Whiting Ness unconformity, a breathtaking geological feature that once inspired the pioneering work […]
£35
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The West of Scotland Mineral and Lapidary Society invites you to visit their workshop during the Scottish Geology Festival. Come and watch live demonstrations of stone working, including cutting, shaping, grinding, and polishing a variety of stones. Visitors can also explore a display of handcrafted work by society members and browse a selection of stones […]
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James Hutton in Holyrood Park Leader: Angus Miller From the site of Hutton’s house at St John’s Hill, visit key locations in Holyrood Park that helped shape and confirm his ideas on the nature of igneous rocks. He didn’t get everything right! We’ll be guided by the ‘Lost Drawings’, view Arthur’s Seat from near Holyrood […] |
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In the footsteps of James Hutton: Arran Thursday 11 to Monday 15 June 2026 (4 nights) Welcome to the best geology in Scotland! In this tour of Arran’s geology, we will walk in the footsteps of James Hutton and discover crucial evidence that he used to support two aspects of his Theory of the Earth. […]
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The West of Scotland Mineral and Lapidary Society invites you to visit their workshop during the Scottish Geology Festival. Come and watch live demonstrations of stone working, including cutting, shaping, grinding, and polishing a variety of stones. Visitors can also explore a display of handcrafted work by society members and browse a selection of stones […]
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Step into deep time with the British Geological Survey (BGS) as we explore Scotland's fossil record - from early marine life to land-dwelling reptiles. View real specimens from the BGS collections and trace how life evolved across millions of years, shaped by shifting climates and landscapes. Booking is required and the tour will last 60 […]
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Hutton 300: Landscape, Rocks and Time Exhibition and Gunsgreen House Leader: Alison Tymon This unique excursion visits the temporary Hutton exhibition at Paxton House that includes examples of rocks and images from Hutton’s most famous sites, his thinking about time and geological processes, and the agricultural improvements he made while farming nearby. Then we head […]
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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 Tuesdays 2nd, 9th, 16th, […]
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Rocks are all around us but we rarely pay close attention to them. In this relaxed drawing workshop with illustrator Vojta Hybl, we will use a range of beginner-friendly approaches to look at rocks from artistic and scientific points of view. This year also marks the 300th anniversary of the birth of James Hutton, who […]
£15 – £18
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Explore the coastal rocks of Edinburgh and get hands-on with this mindful rock felting activity, where we'll create cozy woollen stones. We'll meet at Granton Beach, where we'll explore some of the local rocks that we find. While the event is part of the Scottish Geology Festival, you don't need to a rock expert, it's […]
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Hutton's Birthday celebrations at Leiden University On 14 June 2026, it will be exactly three centuries since James Hutton was born. Widely regarded as one of the most influential thinkers in the history of the earth sciences, Hutton is celebrated as a founding figure of modern geology. Less widely known—but of special importance to Leiden—is […] |
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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 Tuesdays 2nd, 9th, 16th, […]
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The West of Scotland Mineral and Lapidary Society invites you to visit their workshop during the Scottish Geology Festival. Come and watch live demonstrations of stone working, including cutting, shaping, grinding, and polishing a variety of stones. Visitors can also explore a display of handcrafted work by society members and browse a selection of stones […]
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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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Hutton’s unconformity reshaped geological understanding of deep time. Join us at the British Geological Survey (BGS) to learn more about how it fits into Edinburgh’s volcanic past. Explore rock samples, view thin sections under the microscope, and uncover historical records revealing how the city’s Seven Hills were formed — from fiery eruptions in the Devonian […]
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The West of Scotland Mineral and Lapidary Society invites you to visit their workshop during the Scottish Geology Festival. Come and watch live demonstrations of stone working, including cutting, shaping, grinding, and polishing a variety of stones. Visitors can also explore a display of handcrafted work by society members and browse a selection of stones […]
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🌍✨ Girls into Geoscience: Scotland 2026 – Registration NOW OPEN! ✨🌋 We’re thrilled to announce that Girls into Geoscience: Scotland 2026 is officially open for registration! This year's event will take place on Friday the 19th June from 9am - 3pm, on the University of Glasgow's main campus. Geoscience is for everyone. It brings together geography, […]
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Join us on the Eyemouth Rib for a trip to Hutton's Unconformity at Siccar Point, the famous site in the history of geology that was found in 1788, which James Hutton regarded as conclusive proof of his uniformitarian theory of geological development. Booking essential, book here: www.eyemouthribtrips.co.uk/booking An event in the Scottish Geology Festival 2026, […]
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This illustrated talk will briefly outline the evolution of cave exploration in Britain, then present a survey of Scotland's rich natural heritage of underground spaces which, although they occur in many different types of rock, will be focussed principally on inland limestone cave systems. Future potential will also be discussed. Speaker: Alan Jeffreys founded Scotland's […]
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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 Tuesdays 2nd, 9th, 16th, […]
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Well-known Edinburgh geologist, Angus Miller, will lead a special tercentenary walk in honour of James Hutton (3 June 1726 – 26 March 1797), the father of modern geology. This will be on Saturday, 20 June, starting at 10.00 from the Portuguese Cannon. Entitled ‘The view from Calton Hill: James Hutton’s Edinburgh’, Angus will take us around the […]
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The Victorian Schoolroom (History of Education Centre) in Newhaven, Edinburgh is delighted to offer some lively events to celebrate the 300th Anniversary of the birth of James Hutton, the renowned, Edinburgh-born “Father of Geology”. Working together with academics from the University of Edinburgh and members of the Edinburgh Geological Society, we are offering a week […] |
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Join the GeoBus team on a guided walk to explore local rock and fossil highlights on the Fife coast near Kingsbarns. We’ll wander along the Fife Coastal Path route to explore a range of interesting rock types, features and fossils, including marks left by fossil trees and tracks left by a giant millipede. Meet at […]
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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 […]
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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 Tuesdays 2nd, 9th, 16th, […]
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The West of Scotland Mineral and Lapidary Society invites you to visit their workshop during the Scottish Geology Festival. Come and watch live demonstrations of stone working, including cutting, shaping, grinding, and polishing a variety of stones. Visitors can also explore a display of handcrafted work by society members and browse a selection of stones […]
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Deep Listening to Deep Time is an immersive, artist-led listening and making session that invites participants to encounter geological time through slow attention, touch, and sound. Developed from the ongoing project Do Rocks Remember Lava? (DRRL), a multisensory curatorial inquiry into geological agency, deep time, and non-extractive modes of engagement, the session extends the project’s […]
£26.60
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James Hutton in Holyrood Park Leader: Angus Miller From the site of Hutton’s house at St John’s Hill, visit key locations in Holyrood Park that helped shape and confirm his ideas on the nature of igneous rocks. He didn’t get everything right! We’ll be guided by the ‘Lost Drawings’, view Arthur’s Seat from near Holyrood […] |
9 events,
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The West of Scotland Mineral and Lapidary Society invites you to visit their workshop during the Scottish Geology Festival. Come and watch live demonstrations of stone working, including cutting, shaping, grinding, and polishing a variety of stones. Visitors can also explore a display of handcrafted work by society members and browse a selection of stones […]
Free
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The Portsoy Marble is a beautifully coloured serpentinite rock which has been worked for furniture, jewellery and sculpture over 350 years. The talk guides us through the history of its exploitation, including the contributions of scientists, lapidarists and literature to a distinctive aspect of the culture of the north-east. Free but booking required. Book here […]
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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 […]
£5.50 – £13
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This illustrated talk will look at various scientific approaches and techniques applied to caves and the deposits they contain, looking for clues as to their formation and past history of changing climates and environments. What do we look for? How do we identify significant changes and how can we date them? Speaker: Dr Tim Lawson […]
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Explore our relationship with stones, geology, and deep time, in this creative writing workshop. During this session we will tap into the long history of stones, and the ways in which we are interconnected; from the ancient stone circles and cairns that hold our histories, to the stories we carve into standing stones. We will […]
£17
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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 Tuesdays 2nd, 9th, 16th, […]
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Ten years of preparation and Two Skies Ltd are ready to launch their museum specialising in Scottish Rocks, Minerals and Fossils. Adam 'Two Skies' McIntosh will be on hand to welcome visitors and guide them through his impressive collection. Open 10 AM-12PM, 2PM-5PM Free Event, Booking Required: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/two-skies-rock-and-gemstone-museum-official-opening-tickets-1987515326845?aff=oddtdtcreator An event in the Scottish Geology Festival […]
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Join the creative team involved in the Hutton 300 concert for a coach tour to Siccar Point, to explore the new Deep Time Trail and creative responses to James Hutton’s ideas. Coach tickets (£20 + booking fee) available now – book here An event in the Scottish Geology Festival 2026, organised by the Scottish Geology Trust. […]
£20
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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 Tuesdays 2nd, 9th, 16th, […]
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The West of Scotland Mineral and Lapidary Society invites you to visit their workshop during the Scottish Geology Festival. Come and watch live demonstrations of stone working, including cutting, shaping, grinding, and polishing a variety of stones. Visitors can also explore a display of handcrafted work by society members and browse a selection of stones […]
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