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Interpretive Leaflets Produced by the Lothian and Borders RIGS Group

• Lothian and Borders RIGS group leaflets

Lothian and Borders RIGS: ‘To request copies of leaflets please contact the Secretary, Lothian and Borders RIGS. [link to e-mail: mcadam.39@virgin.net] See also the RIGS pages of the Edinburgh Geological Society website. http://www.edinburghgeolsoc.org/rigs/r_home.html

• Strathclyde RIGS group leaflets

Strathclyde RIGS: ‘To request copies of leaflets please contact Seonaid Leishman, Secretary, Strathclyde RIGS. [link to e-mail: strathrigs@tiscali.co.uk] Leaflets can also be downloaded from the RIGS page of the Geological Society of Glasgow website. http://www.geologyglasgow.org.uk/

• Tayside Geodiversity leaflets

Tayside Geodiversity: ‘To request copies of leaflets please contact Mark Simmons, Chair. [link to e-mail: museum@pkc.gov.uk] See also the Tayside geodiversity webpages.’ http://www.taysidebiodiversity.co.uk/Geodiversity/

RIGS (Regionally Important Geological Sites). A publicity leaflet that will be of use to enthusiasts across the country interested in setting up and running a RIGS group.

Barns Ness – A leaflet produced in conjunction with the Girl Guides and therefore child orientated. The area lies about 4km south of Dunbar along the coastline, and incorporates a Wildlife Reserve, Geology Trail and old limekilns. Barns Ness is most easily accessible by car.

Belhaven Bay – A Girl Guide production demonstrating the action of river and sea on the sand. Sedimentation, raised beaches, birds and thoughts on fossilising processes – and more, are tackled in this innovative piece of interpretation! Belhaven Bay is located just to the north of Dunbar, which can be reached by bus, train or car.

North Berwick – Produced using the same interpretive technique as the other coastal leaflets, this product offers a simplified look at volcanism around the resort of North Berwick, which is accessible by bus, train or car.

Corstorphine Hill – Exposures of igneous and sedimentary rocks are explained in this leaflet which covers Corstorphine Hill, a scenic site lying to the west of Edinburgh and easily reached by bus or car. Explanations of the panoramic views and some archaeology are also thrown in!

Calton Hill – This leaflet interprets a fragment of the Arthur’s Seat volcano just beyond the east end of Princes Street and the extensive views around the city. Interesting buildings and monuments in the surrounding area are also pinpointed and there is a walk round “The Building Stones of Edinburgh”.

Binny Craig – Being a spectacular example of a crag-and-tail landform, a legacy from the last Ice Age, Binny Craig together with many surrounding features associated with glacial retreat, feature in this leaflet. A prominent landmark in West Lothian, Binny Craig lies about 25km to west of Edinburgh near Uphall and is best reached by car.

Petershill Wildlife Reserve – Combining geology and wildlife this leaflet interprets the natural history of a disused reservoir and former lime quarry. Excavated from a fossiliferous limestone reef, the Petershill Wildlife Reserve is also an SSSI. The site is located near Bathgate, about 32 km from Edinburgh by car.

East Kirkton Quarry – Featuring the fossil remains that have been found at this disused limestone quarry, the leaflet outlines the importance of this SSSI. Located close to Bathgate, about 32km from Edinburgh, the site is best reached by car. Given the vulnerability of the site to damage, fossil collecting is not allowed without permission.

Witch Craig Wall – A leaflet explaining the geological origins of stones used in the construction of the Witch Craig Viewpoint near Bathgate. The viewpoint offers panoramic views across Scotland’s’ Midland Valley with an orientation display panel.

Craigleith Quarry – Providing insights into both the geological and historical history of the largest and best known of Edinburgh’s sandstone quarries, this well illustrated leaflet is a valuable companion when visiting this impressive city RIGS site.

Bathgate Hills

The Bathgate Hill lie just north of Livingston in West Lothian. Containing sections on history, minerals, habitats and landscape, the centre of this innovative leaflet includes a map of local sites which doubles up as a fun board game!

Dunbar Harbour

Produced in conjunction with the Girl Guides, this leaflet describes rock features to be found at the harbour in Dunbar, East Lothian, both in natural rock outcrops and in nearby buildings.

James Hutton

An easily digestible introduction to the life and work of James Hutton, the ‘founder of modern geology’. The leaflet introduces the man, his theories and many of the sites associated with him in Edinburgh, East Lothian, the Borders and the Isle of Arran.

Ravelston Park & Woods

A leaflet highlighting points of geological interest in this area which lies in Blackhall, North Edinburgh. Includes a localities map and a summary of the geological history of the wider Edinburgh area.

Stones of Scotland

A guide to the Stones of Scotland sculpture in Regent Road Park, Edinburgh. What each stones is and associations with the council it represents are explained.

Traprain Law

Produced in conjunction with the Girl Guides and including sections on geological, archaeological and geographical interest including an illustrated explanation of the geological origins of the hill.

Tayside Geodiversity

Corsiehill Quarry, Kinnoull Hill

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Kinoull Hill, on the eastern outskirts of Perth, is a popular local area with woodland walks. This clearly illustrated leaflet gives an introduction to the geological features of the hill, found in Corsiehill Quarry, and illustrated views from the hill.