A fascinating walk through ancient limestone scenery, past secret caves, dramatic waterfalls and dry river beds.
Date: September 02, 2010
Venue: Meet at Inchnadamph Car Park GR NC 251 216
Grade C walk (Walk grades A-easiest, D-most difficult). Please bring sturdy footwear, appropriate clothing for the weather, a picnic and a sense of fun.The walk will be led by one of the Highland Council Countryside Rangers. Sorry this walk is unsuitable for dogs. Start Time: Duration: 4 hrs Cost: £5 adult, £3 child, family rates available. Wheelchair access: no URL: http://www.assynt.info
Drop in event: yes Event ID 503
Lochaber Geopark: Glen Coe
Two half-day excursions to Glen Coe. A good introduction to Lochaber geology in the grand setting of Glen Coe. September is Scottish Geology Festival Month so Lochaber Geopark is running a series of excursions to celebrate our fantastic geology. There are 15 places on each excursion.
Date: September 01, 2010
Venue: Glencoe
Start at the Fort William Tourist Information Centre in the High Street, minibus provided to take participants to the various locations. Walking footwear and waterproofs are advised and walking poles may be helpful, though while walking distances are not great the ground may be rough. Start Time: Duration: 3-4 hrs Cost: £10 (£5 concession) Wheelchair access: no URL: http://www.lochabergeopark.org.uk/
Drop in event: no Event ID 514
Geowalks: Tantallon Coast, East Lothian
Explore the rough coastline around Tantallon Castle, the site of numerous volcanic vents during Carboniferous times, now eroded to form spectacular cliffs of red and green tuff. This is a deserted section of coast, a rocky haven close to the busy beaches of North Berwick and Seacliff.
Date: August 28, 2010
Venue: Tantallon Coast
Booking recommended. Bring footwear with a good tread, warm, waterproof clothing and lunch. Start Time: 10.00am Duration: 5 hrs Cost: £12 (£10 conc) Wheelchair access: no URL: http://www.geowalks.co.uk
Drop in event: no Event ID 411
Shetland's Desert Environment - Guided Tour
Discover a past environment as you explore the sedimentary rocks and fossils of Shetland's Devonian period with local geologist Allen Fraser (Shetland Geotours).
Date: August 25, 2010
Venue: Meet at Shetland Museum and Archives car park, Lerwick.
Suitable for anyone with an interest. No prior knowledge required. Transport provided from the meeting point. Walks include some uneven terrain. Outdoor clothing and stout shoes essential. Bring a packed lunch. Start Time: Duration: 8 hrs Cost: £15 Wheelchair access: no URL: http:// www.geoparkshetland.org.uk/places_to_visit/whats_on.html
Drop in event: no Event ID 513
Edinburgh Geol Soc Excursion: Bridge of Allan, Dumyat and Ochil Hills
he aim of this excursion is to study the Ochil Volcanic Formation (Lower Devonian) of the Ochil Hills, and associated sills and mineralization; the sandstones of the Sheriffmuir Formation; and the landscape and scenery of the Ochils and Forth Valley.
Date: August 21, 2010
Venue: Bridge of Allan, Dumyat and Ochil Hills
See the general information page: http://www.edinburghgeolsoc.org/x_info.html Start Time: 9.00am Duration: 8 hrs Cost: Free Wheelchair access: no URL: http://www.edinburghgeolsoc.org/x_home.html
Drop in event: no Event ID 438
“Earth - The Early Years,” Ceannabeinne Beach,
A walk along Traigh Allt Chailgeag, a delightful beach on the north coast. Look at some of the oldest rocks exposed today on Planet Earth and learn what they tell us about our world 3000 million years ago. Packed lunch. Meet at Ceannabeinne beach car park 4 miles east of Durness. NC 444 654. Grade B.
Date: August 09, 2010
Venue: Meet at Ceannabeinne beach car
Start Time: 10.00am Duration: 3 hrs Cost: Cost Adults £3/ Children £2 Wheelchair access: no URL: http://www.northwest-highlands-geopark.org.uk
Drop in event: yes Event ID 458
“Earth - The Early Years,” Ceannabeinne Beach,
A walk along Traigh Allt Chailgeag, a delightful beach on the north coast. Look at some of the oldest rocks exposed today on Planet Earth and learn what they tell us about our world 3000 million years ago. Packed lunch. Meet at Ceannabeinne beach car park 4 miles east of Durness. NC 444 654. Grade B.
Date: August 09, 2010
Venue: Ceannabeinne beach car park
Start Time: 2.00pm Duration: 3 hrs Cost: Cost Adults £3/ Children £2 Wheelchair access: no URL: http://www.northwest-highlands-geopark.org.uk
Drop in event: yes Event ID 459
Field Trip to The Fife Earth Project
One day field trip to the opencast coal site designated "The Fife Earth Project" led by Dr Chris Burton (University of Glasgow) and Neil Gray (Scottish Coal)
Date: July 31, 2010
Venue: Gregory Building, Lilybank Gardens, University of glasgow
PLEASE NOTE:the bus will leave the Gregory Building at 8.30am and NOT 9am as stated above Start Time: 9.00am Duration: 10 hrs Cost: £12 Wheelchair access: no Drop in event: no Event ID 475
Field Trip to the Fife Earth Project
One day field trip to the opencast coal site designated "The Fife Earth Project" led by Dr Chris Burton (University of Glasgow) and Neil Gray (Scottish Coal)
Date: July 31, 2010
Venue: Gregory Building, Lilybank Gardens, University of glasgow
PLEASE NOTE:the bus will leave the Gregory Building at 8.30am and NOT 9am as stated below Start Time: 9.00am Duration: 10 hrs Cost: £12 Wheelchair access: no URL: http://www.geologyglasgow.org.uk
Drop in event: no Event ID 477
Edinburgh Geol Soc Excursion: Princes Street Gardens & the Grassmarket
This excursion will provide an insight into the geology and geomorphology of the Castle Rock and surrounding area, with a particular emphasis on geoconservation issues and geological interpretation. Walking westwards through the Gardens, we will cross the bridge over the railway line, take the path below Castle Rock and then proceed along Johnston Terrace. We then take the steps by Granny’s Green to the Grassmarket, where the excursion ends. Walking distance is about 1.5 km on good paths and pavements.
Date: July 21, 2010
Venue: Princes Street Gardens & the Grassmarket
See the general information page: http://www.edinburghgeolsoc.org/x_info.html Start Time: 7.00pm Duration: 2 hrs Cost: Free Wheelchair access: no URL: http://www.edinburghgeolsoc.org/x_home.html
Drop in event: no Event ID 446
he Megagrooves of Elphin—“What Are They & What Do They Mean?”
A walk over rough ground to explore the recently described megagroove features, west of Elphin. Discover what they mean and how they may have formed. Also a walk along the lower part of the track leading to Cul Mor, to see stunning views over towards Suilven and Knockan Crag, plus classic geology. Packed lunch. Meet initially at Elphin car park NC 212 108 then relocate to Knockan Crag car park. NC 187 091. Grade C. Cost Adults £3/ Children £2.
Date: July 21, 2010
Venue: Elphin car park
Start Time: 2.00pm Duration: 3 hrs Cost: Cost Adults £3/ Children £2. Wheelchair access: no URL: http://www.northwest-highlands-geopark.org.uk
Drop in event: yes Event ID 457
Shetland's Rocky Resource
Archaeology Workshop. See how the geology of South Mainland influenced the material culture of its ancient inhabitants and try your hand a 'Ready Steady Cook"... Pictish Style!
Date: July 11, 2010
Venue: Old Scatness Broch and Iron Age Village
Workshops open to site visitors throughout the day. This event is part of the Shetland Nature Festival (3rd - 11th July 2010) which is running in partnership with Geopark Shetland and European Geoparks Week. Start Time: 10.00am Duration: 6 hrs Cost: Site admission £4, £3 (concessions) Wheelchair access: yes URL: http://www.geoparkshetland.org.uk
Drop in event: yes Event ID 473
“A Glaciated Wilderness” Strath Dionard, South of Durness
A walk into a classic U-shaped glaciated valley with stunning rock-scapes, views and fascinating geology. Packed lunch. Meet at layby 200 metres north side Gualin House on west side A838. NC 308 568. Grade C.
Date: July 09, 2010
Venue: Meet at layby 200 metres north side Gualin House on west sid
Start Time: 10.00am Duration: 7 hrs Cost: Cost Adults £5/ Children £3 Wheelchair access: no URL: http://www.northwest-highlands-geopark.org.uk
Drop in event: yes Event ID 454
Desert Island
Family Activity Day. Join Geopark Shetland as we recreate the past environment of Bressay complete with sand dunes, fossils and a violent volcano!
Date: July 09, 2010
Venue: Bressay Heritage Centre
This event is part of the Shetland Nature Festival (3rd - 11th July 2010) that is running in partnership with Geopark Shetland and European Geoparks Week. Start Time: 2.00pm Duration: 3 hrs Cost: Free Wheelchair access: yes URL: http://www.geoparkshetland.org.uk
Drop in event: yes Event ID 472
A mine of information
Guided Tour. Join local geologist Allen Fraser and discover Shetland's industrial landscape and heritage, from Viking 'tupperware' to what was the largest copper mine in Scotland.
Date: July 08, 2010
Venue: Meet at Shetland Museum and Archives car park, Lerwick.
Booking essential. Transport provided.
This event is part of the Shetland Nature Festival (3rd - 11th July 2020) which is running in partnership with Geopark Shetland and European Geoparks Week. Start Time: 9.30am Duration: 7.5 hrs Cost: £10 Wheelchair access: no URL: http://www.geoparkshetland.org.uk
Drop in event: no Event ID 471
Edinburgh Geol Soc Excursion: South Edinburgh Building Stones
This circuit from George Square via George IV Bridge, High Street and South Bridge will comprise a discussion of Edinburgh’s local geology and landscape, together with an examination of the building stones used locally from the 16th century onwards. Walking distance is about 3km on street pavements.
Date: July 07, 2010
Venue: South Edinburgh
See the general information page: http://www.edinburghgeolsoc.org/x_info.html Start Time: 7.00pm Duration: 2 hrs Cost: Free Wheelchair access: no URL: http://www.edinburghgeolsoc.org/x_home.html
Drop in event: no Event ID 445
Shetland's Volcano
Family Activity Day. Experience a blast from the past and discover some fascinating facts with fun activities on and around Braewick Beach.
Date: July 07, 2010
Venue: Braewick Cafe, Eshaness
This event is part of the Shetland Nature Festival (3rd - 11th July 2010) which is running in partnership with Geopark Shetland and European Geoparks Week. Start Time: 11.00am Duration: 5 hrs Cost: Free Wheelchair access: yes URL: http://www.geoparkshetland.org.uk
Drop in event: yes Event ID 470
Down at the bottom of the deep blue sea....
Guided Walk. Parts of Unst were formed far beneath an ancient ocean! Discover how this has influenced the landscape and heritage of Britain's most northerly island.
Date: July 06, 2010
Venue: Meet at Keen of Hamar car par, Unst.
This event is part of the Shetland Nature Festival (3rd - 11th July 2010) which is running in partnership with Geopark Shetland and European Geoparks Week. Start Time: 2.00pm Duration: 2 hrs Cost: Free Wheelchair access: no URL: http://www.geoparkshetland.org.uk
Drop in event: yes Event ID 469
Yell - it's Moine and it's Gneiss!
Family Activity Day. Join representatives of Geopark Shetland to celebrate the beauty and diversity of Yell's rocks through geo-art activities that everyone can enjoy.
Date: July 05, 2010
Venue: Old Haa, Burravoe
This event is part of the Shetland Nature Festival (3rd - 11th July 2010) which is running in partnership with Geopark Shetland and European Geoparks Week. Start Time: 2.00pm Duration: 3 hrs Cost: Free Wheelchair access: yes URL: http://www.geoparkshetland.org.uk
Drop in event: yes Event ID 468
Introducing Geopark Shetland
Discover Shetland's awesome earth heritage! Over the past 700 million years Shetland has traveled from a location close to the South Pole across the Equator to its current latitude of 60 degrees north. Join us to find out more about this incredible journey.
Date: July 04, 2010
Venue: Shetland Museum and Archives, Lerwick
This event is part of the Shetland Nature Festival (3rd - 11th July 2010) which is running in partnership with Geopark Shetland and European Geoparks Week. Start Time: 2.00pm Duration: 3 hrs Cost: Free Wheelchair access: yes URL: http://www.geoparkshetland.org.uk
Drop in event: yes Event ID 467
Geowalks: Siccar Point
The hidden gem of Scottish geology, where ancient rocks are laid bare and you can stare into "the abyss of time". James Hutton found proof here to support his theory of an ancient earth - evidence still clearly visible over 200 years later. We'll explore the coast to the south of Siccar Point to find examples of the two local rock types before arriving at the point itself.
Date: June 27, 2010
Venue: Siccar Point
Booking recommended. Bring footwear with a good tread, warm, waterproof clothing and lunch. Start Time: 11.00am Duration: 5 hrs Cost: £12 (£10 conc) Wheelchair access: no URL: http://www.geowalks.co.uk
Drop in event: no Event ID 410
Edinburgh Geol Soc Excursion: Calton Hill
The excursion will be an exploration of some of the history and heritage of the Calton Hill area combined with a look at the local geological features and the Stones of Scotland sculpture. From the starting point we will climb up to the summit, descend to Regent Road and, heading towards Abbeyhill, visit the Stones of Scotland in Regent Road Park. Walking distance is about 2km of generally easy going with steps and some uneven ground and paths.
Date: June 23, 2010
Venue: Calton Hill
See the general information page: http://www.edinburghgeolsoc.org/x_info.html Start Time: 7.00pm Duration: 2 hrs Cost: Free Wheelchair access: no URL: http://www.edinburghgeolsoc.org/x_home.html
Drop in event: no Event ID 444
Geowalks: Eildon Hills, Melrose
Explore the three summits of the Eildons to appreciate close up how rising magma trapped underground has resulted in these hard igneous hills, very different from the surrounding landscape. These are great vantage points, something that has been appreciated by many who have come before ...
Date: June 19, 2010
Venue: Eildon Hills
Booking recommended. Bring footwear with a good tread, warm, waterproof clothing and lunch. Start Time: 10.00am Duration: 5 hrs Cost: £12 (£10 conc) Wheelchair access: no URL: http://www.geowalks.co.uk
Drop in event: no Event ID 409
Edinburgh Geol Soc Excursion: Cove and Pease Bay
The purpose of this circular walk between Cove Harbour and Pease Bay via beaches and the Southern Upland Way is to examine: (a) Upper Devonian fluvial (and aeolian) sedimentary rocks of the Stratheden Group (Greenheugh Sandstone and Redheugh Mudstone Formations); and (b) fluvial to marine deltaic Lower Carboniferous of the Inverclyde (Kinnesswood and Ballagan Formations) and Strathclyde Groups (Gullane and Aberlady Formations). We will also observe landslides and coastal geomorphology, including a stack with arch. The group will consider how the geology seen can be represented and access safely encouraged in a RIGS-type leaflet.
Date: June 19, 2010
Venue: Cove and Pease Bay
See the general information page: http://www.edinburghgeolsoc.org/x_info.html Start Time: 9.00am Duration: 8 hrs Cost: Free Wheelchair access: no URL: http://www.edinburghgeolsoc.org/x_home.html
Drop in event: no Event ID 437
“Stac Fada Meteorite Site & Stoer Bay”
A leisurely walk along the beautiful Stoer Bay to look at coastal erosion and deposition then walking 500 metres further along the coast to the site of an ancient meteorite impact deposit (1.2 billion years) at Stac Fada. Packed lunch. Meet at Stoer Cemetery car park NC 041 284. Grade B.
A leisurely walk along the beautiful Stoer Bay to look at coastal erosion and deposition then walking 500 metres further along the coast to the site of an ancient meteorite impact deposit (1.2 billion years) at Stac Fada. Packed lunch. Meet at Stoer Cemetery car park NC 041 284. Grade B.
St Abbs is a unique part of the Borders coast, jutting out into the North Sea because of its special rocks, lava flows of an ancient volcano. This is very different rock from the sedimentary rocks found to the north and south, which form the bulk of the Southern Uplands. The lava flows of St Abbs form gently sloping ledges, ideal nesting sites for seabirds.
Date: June 13, 2010
Venue: St Abbs Head
Booking recommended. Bring footwear with a good tread, warm, waterproof clothing and lunch. Start Time: 11.00am Duration: 5 hrs Cost: £12 (£10 conc) Wheelchair access: no URL: http://www.geowalks.co.uk
Drop in event: no Event ID 408
Edinburgh Geol Soc Excursion: Stockbridge to Dean Bridge
This walk will explore one of the new Local Geodiversity Sites currently being considered by Lothian and Borders RIGS. The spectacular gorge of the Water of Leith was cut by post-glacial meltwaters into bedrock and is one of the few places in this part of Edinburgh where natural bedrock exposures are found. These include sandstone and basalt dykes in the river bed and a cliff of shale beneath the Dean Bridge. The route takes us along Dean Terrace, over the Water of Leith and along the Water of Leith path on the south-east bank, passing St Bernard's Well and St George's Well to the Dean Bridge. On reaching our final stop at the ornamental mill wheels at Miller Row we will retrace our steps to the starting point.
Date: June 09, 2010
Venue: Stockbridge
See the general information page: http://www.edinburghgeolsoc.org/x_info.html Start Time: 7.00pm Duration: 2 hrs Cost: Free Wheelchair access: no URL: http://www.edinburghgeolsoc.org/x_home.html
Drop in event: no Event ID 443
Edinburgh Geol Soc Excursion: Scremerston
On this excursion we will look at some well-exposed Carboniferous cycles with the opportunity for some graphic logging; so bring a clipboard, pencil and tape measure if you have them. We will then move on to examine the tectonic structures that have been formed in this area.
Date: June 05, 2010
Venue: Scremerston
See the general information page: http://www.edinburghgeolsoc.org/x_info.html Start Time: 9.00am Duration: 8 hrs Cost: Free Wheelchair access: no URL: http://www.edinburghgeolsoc.org/x_home.html
Drop in event: no Event ID 436
WSc Oban weekend
Looking at rocks of Lower Appin Gp with Dr Roger Anderton on 5th June. Visit to Glensanda Quarry on 6th June.
Date: June 05, 2010 Until June 06, 2010
Venue: Based in Oban
Start Time: 9.30am Duration: weekend hrs Cost: to be decided Wheelchair access: no Drop in event: no Event ID 466
The NW Highlands Geopark from the Deck of the Cal-Mac Ullapool-Stornoway Ferry
View the wonderful and dramatic scenery of the south-west part of the Geopark from the deck of the Ullapool–Stornoway ferry. Learn all about the world–famous and classic geology from the Geopark’s own Geo-Ranger who’ll be on board during the day return sailing from Ullapool, departing Ullapool at 10.25am (arrive Stornoway 13.10pm) and departing Stornoway at 13.50pm (arrive Ullapool 16.35pm).
The excursion will take us along the shore to the east end of Cockenzie and back again, looking at the Upper Carboniferous sedimentary sequence and a fine dyke. Walking distance is about 4km along the John Muir Way footpath and onto sand, shingle and rocky shore in places.
Date: May 26, 2010
Venue: Cockenzie
See the general information page: http://www.edinburghgeolsoc.org/x_info.html Start Time: 7.00pm Duration: 2 hrs Cost: Free Wheelchair access: no URL: http://www.edinburghgeolsoc.org/x_home.html
Drop in event: no Event ID 442
The Famous Scourie Dykes - A Time of Great Tension - How did they form & why?
A walk from the delightful village of Scourie to see the world-famous Scourie Dykes which form a major feature of the geology and landscape in this part of the North West Highlands Geopark. Learn all about the early days of the Earth, between 3 and 2 billion years ago, when this area of the Earth was subject to enormous stress and deformation, leading (in part) to the formation of the Scourie Dykes. Packed lunch. Meet at Scourie beach bird hide. NC 152 446. Grade B.
Date: May 26, 2010
Venue: Meet at Scourie Bird Hide
Start Time: 10.00am Duration: 3 hrs Cost: Cost Adults £3/ Children £2. Wheelchair access: no URL: ww
Drop in event: yes Event ID 450
Geowalks: Dunbar to Barns Ness
Walking along the coast south of Dunbar we pass layered sedimentary rocks that give insight into the changing environmental conditions that produced different rocks. Approaching Barns Ness, the best fossil site in the Lothians, we find thick layers of fossil-rich limestone.
Date: May 22, 2010
Venue: Dunbar, East Lothian
Booking recommended. Bring footwear with a good tread, warm, waterproof clothing and lunch. Start Time: 10.00am Duration: 5 hrs Cost: £12 (£10 conc) Wheelchair access: no URL: http://www.geowalks.co.uk
Drop in event: no Event ID 407
Before Dinosaurs Walked in Blackwaterfoot
Walk in the footprints of animals that were around before the dinosaurs. Arran is the only place in Scotland where these rare footprints can be seen. Take advantage of this unique opportunity to find out about these 240 million year old giant lizards.
Date: May 18, 2010
Venue: Shiskine Golf Club Tearoom, Blackwaterfoot
Walking boots, weatherproof clothing, no collecting please. Start Time: 9.00am Duration: 2 hrs Cost: 2 Wheelchair access: no URL: http://www.arranwildlife.co.uk/
Drop in event: no Event ID 465
Before Dinosaurs Walked in Sliddery
Walk in the footprints of animals that were around before the dinosaurs. Arran is the only place in Scotland where these rare footprints can be seen. Take advantage of this unique opportunity to find out about these 240 million year old giant lizards.
Date: May 17, 2010
Venue: Sliddery Memorial (NR942221) Parking is limited.
Walking boots, weatherproof clothing, no collecting please. Start Time: 8.00pm Duration: 1.5 hrs Cost: 2 Wheelchair access: no URL: http://www.arranwildlife.co.uk/
Drop in event: no Event ID 464
Wet & Wild Geological Cruise
Join the Geo-ranger on board the MV Nimrod for a cruise up Loch Inchard to view the unique landscape & geology from a seaborne perspective. (Regrettably, only suitable 12yrs and upwards)
Date: May 15, 2010
Venue: Kinlochbervie Harbour
Part of Year of Biodiversity Start Time: 10.00am Duration: Frequent r hrs Cost: A charge applies Wheelchair access: yes Drop in event: yes Event ID 449
GSG lecture
Members' Night - variety of talks and displays
Date: May 13, 2010
Venue: Gregory building University of Glasgow
Geological Society of Glasgow lectures from October to May on 2nd Thursday of the month at 7.30 Start Time: 7.30pm Duration: 1 hrs Cost: free Wheelchair access: yes Drop in event: yes Event ID 428
Edinburgh Geol Soc Excursion: Leadburn & Noble House
This visit to Leadburn is to examine facies in the Ordovician turbidites close to the Southern Uplands Fault while at Noble House we will examine Ordovician pillow-lavas and bedded cherts.
Date: May 12, 2010
Venue: Leadburn & Noble House
See the general information page: http://www.edinburghgeolsoc.org/x_info.html Start Time: 7.00pm Duration: 2 hrs Cost: Free Wheelchair access: no URL: http://www.edinburghgeolsoc.org/x_home.html
Drop in event: no Event ID 441
The Famous Scourie Dykes - A Time of Great Tension - How did they form & why?
A walk from the delightful village of Scourie to see the world-famous Scourie Dykes which form a major feature of the geology and landscape in this part of the North West Highlands Geopark. Learn all about the early days of the Earth, between 3 and 2 billion years ago, when this area of the Earth was subject to enormous stress and deformation, leading (in part) to the formation of the Scourie Dykes. Packed lunch. Meet at Scourie beach bird hide. NC 152 446. Grade B.
Date: May 10, 2010
Venue: Scourie Bird Hide
Start Time: 2.00pm Duration: 3 hrs Cost: Cost Adults £3/ Children £2. Wheelchair access: no URL: http://www.northwest-highlands-geopark.org.uk
Drop in event: yes Event ID 451
The Megagrooves of Elphin—“What Are They & What Do They Mean?”
A walk over rough ground to explore the recently described megagroove features, west of Elphin. Discover what they mean and how they may have formed. Also a walk along the lower part of the track leading to Cul Mor, to see stunning views over towards Suilven and Knockan Crag, plus classic geology. Packed lunch. Meet initially at Elphin car park NC 212 108 then relocate to Knockan Crag car park. NC 187 091. Grade C.
Date: May 10, 2010
Venue: Elphin car park
Start Time: 10.00am Duration: 3 hrs Cost: Cost Adults £3/ Children £2. Wheelchair access: no URL: http://www.northwest-highlands-geopark.org.uk
Drop in event: yes Event ID 456
Edinburgh Geol Soc Excursion: Dobs Linn
On this excursion we set out to examine the graptolite-bearing Upper Ordovician to Lower Silurian shales exposed in the Linn, together with intercalated metabentonites, and evidence for late Ordovician global cooling and glaciation, the Ordovician/Silurian boundary stratotype and the onset of turbidite sedimentation.
Date: April 24, 2010
Venue: Dobs Linn
See the general information page: http://www.edinburghgeolsoc.org/x_info.html Start Time: 9.00am Duration: 8 hrs Cost: Free Wheelchair access: no URL: http://www.edinburghgeolsoc.org/x_home.html
Drop in event: no Event ID 435
Geowalks: Cairnpapple & Cockleroy Hills
In the heart of the Bathgate Hills, these two hills are famed for their views across Central Scotland. In the surrounding area we find a range of interesting geological features that tell a story of volcanoes and warm seas, of seeping underground magma and of the different ways in which these rocks and the landscape have influenced people over thousands of years.
Date: April 10, 2010
Venue: Bathgate Hills
Booking recommended. Bring footwear with a good tread and warm, waterproof clothing. Start Time: 10.00am Duration: 5 hrs Cost: £12 (£10 conc) Wheelchair access: no URL: http://www.geowalks.co.uk
Drop in event: no Event ID 406
Edinburgh International Science Festival: Exploring North Berwick's Rocks
The rocks of North Berwick tell us about a dramatic episode in Scotland’s history when East Lothian was rocked by volcanic eruptions that buried the land under lava and ash, while beneath the surface magma oozed into underground chambers and cracks. What happened away back in the past created today's landscape with its islands, hills and rocky headlands all made of hard igneous rocks.
Edinburgh International Science Festival: The man who discovered time
In the 18th century, James Hutton – farmer, scientist and member of the Scottish enlightenment – used the rocks of Scotland as evidence for his 'theory of the Earth'. This radical treatise argued against a strict biblical interpretation of the creation of the earth just a few thousand years ago, and instead proposed a world with 'no vestige of a beginning, no prospect of an end'. Widely recognised as the father of modern geology, Hutton is largely unknown to the general public. The story of his life illustrates science at work, and the rocks he used to gather evidence for his theory are still visible today.
Erath - from global menaces to planetary hope by Prof. peter Westbroek, Univ. of Leiden, The Netherlands
Date: April 08, 2010
Venue: Gregory building University of Glasgow
Geological Society of Glasgow lectures from October to May on 2nd Thursday of the month at 7.30 Start Time: 7.30pm Duration: 1 hrs Cost: free Wheelchair access: yes Drop in event: yes Event ID 426
Edinburgh International Science Festival: Exploring North Berwick's Rocks
The rocks of North Berwick tell us about a dramatic episode in Scotland’s history when East Lothian was rocked by volcanic eruptions that buried the land under lava and ash, while beneath the surface magma oozed into underground chambers and cracks. What happened away back in the past created today's landscape with its islands, hills and rocky headlands all made of hard igneous rocks.
Edinburgh International Science Festival: The man who discovered time
In the 18th century, James Hutton – farmer, scientist and member of the Scottish enlightenment – used the rocks of Scotland as evidence for his 'theory of the Earth'. This radical treatise argued against a strict biblical interpretation of the creation of the earth just a few thousand years ago, and instead proposed a world with 'no vestige of a beginning, no prospect of an end'. Widely recognised as the father of modern geology, Hutton is largely unknown to the general public. The story of his life illustrates science at work, and the rocks he used to gather evidence for his theory are still visible today.
Edinburgh International Science Festival: Exploring North Berwick's Rocks
The rocks of North Berwick tell us about a dramatic episode in Scotland’s history when East Lothian was rocked by volcanic eruptions that buried the land under lava and ash, while beneath the surface magma oozed into underground chambers and cracks. What happened away back in the past created today's landscape with its islands, hills and rocky headlands all made of hard igneous rocks.
Edinburgh International Science Festival: The man who discovered time
In the 18th century, James Hutton – farmer, scientist and member of the Scottish enlightenment – used the rocks of Scotland as evidence for his 'theory of the Earth'. This radical treatise argued against a strict biblical interpretation of the creation of the earth just a few thousand years ago, and instead proposed a world with 'no vestige of a beginning, no prospect of an end'. Widely recognised as the father of modern geology, Hutton is largely unknown to the general public. The story of his life illustrates science at work, and the rocks he used to gather evidence for his theory are still visible today.
This unique collection of exquisite amber artefacts is exhibited for the first time in Britain. The famous Malbork Castle in Poland has built up an important national collection of Baltic amber artefacts. Also included are the famous Gierlowska lizard from the Gdańsk Amber Museum, and a collection of insects trapped in amber and historical amber artefacts from the collections of the University of Glasgow's Hunterian Museum and Art Gallery.
Date: April 01, 2010 Until April 17, 2010
Venue: Hunterian Art Gallery
Sponsored by POLSKA! YEAR 2010. Collections originate mostly from the Malbork Castle Museum Start Time: 9.30am Duration: 7 hrs Cost: free Wheelchair access: yes URL: http://www.hunterian.gla.ac.uk/amber
Drop in event: yes Event ID 431
Geology Excursion
Loch Trool Aureole with Professor Jim Floyd [BGS Retd.]looking at the contact between Loch Doon Granite and Greywacke and the variety of rocks produced by the heating.
Date: March 28, 2010
Venue: Loch Trool
Meet at Loch Doon Dam GR NX477014 and thereafter onto above Loch Doon Castle GR NX483951. "GeoD Excursion" notice in leading car.Telephone to book and before setting out to check event has not been cancelled. Start Time: 10.00am Duration: max 6 hrs Cost: Donation Wheelchair access: no Drop in event: no Event ID 432
Lecture: Taking the plunge into deep time - landscape evolution comes of age
Edinburgh Geological Society lecture by Prof Tim Atkinson, University College, London
Date: March 24, 2010
Venue: Grant Institute, West Mains Road, Edinburgh
Part of the Edinburgh Geological Society's Winter Lecture Programme. All welcome! Start Time: 7.30pm Duration: 1 hrs Cost: Free Wheelchair access: yes URL: http://www.edinburghgeolsoc.org
Drop in event: yes Event ID 402
Geowalks: St Monans
St Monans displays an interesting and varied collection of sedimentary and igneous rocks, testament to a long and complex history of changing environmental conditions that have created different sedimentary rocks, which were later pushed into spectacular folds and shot through by many volcanic eruptions. This short walk along the rocky coastline between St Monans and Pitenweem will tease out the story of these rocks and how it relates to the surrounding area.
Date: March 20, 2010
Venue: St Monans, Fife
Booking recommended. Bring footwear with a good tread and warm, waterproof clothing. Start Time: 10.00am Duration: 5 hrs Cost: £12 (£10 conc) Wheelchair access: no URL: http://www.geowalks.co.uk
Drop in event: no Event ID 405
GSG lecture
Earthquakes in unusual places by Dr Clark Fenton, Imperial college
Date: March 11, 2010
Venue: Gregory Building, University of Glasgow
Geological Society of Glasgow monthly lectures from October to May on 2nd Thursday of the month at 7.30 Start Time: 7.30pm Duration: 1 hrs Cost: free Wheelchair access: yes Drop in event: yes Event ID 425
Lecture: Borehole Surveying in mining, quarrying and oil exploration
Edinburgh Geological Society lecture by James Tweedie, GeoMEM. Joint lecture with Mining Institute of Scotland.
Date: March 10, 2010
Venue: BGS Murchison House, West Mains Road, Edinburgh
Part of the Edinburgh Geological Society's Winter Lecture Programme. All welcome! Start Time: 6.30pm Duration: 1 hrs Cost: Free Wheelchair access: yes URL: http://www.edinburghgeolsoc.org
Drop in event: yes Event ID 401
Geowalks: Dunbar Promenade
Explore the rocky headland of Dunbar, and discover how the shape of the coastline is related to different kinds of rock, all formed millions of years ago. Volcanoes erupting here left behind hard igneous rocks that have withstood erosion better than the surrounding sedimentary rocks, creating the headland of Dunbar and shaping the surrounding coast. This has given a good defensive position for Dunbar Castle, and a sheltered anchorage; crucial components of the history of the town.
Date: March 07, 2010
Venue: Dunbar, East Lothian
Booking recommended. Bring footwear with a good tread and warm, waterproof clothing. Start Time: 11.00am Duration: 3 hrs Cost: £8 Wheelchair access: no URL: http://www.geowalks.co.uk
Drop in event: no Event ID 404
Amber: Treasures from Poland
This unique collection of exquisite amber artefacts is exhibited for the first time in Britain. The famous Malbork Castle in Poland has built up an important national collection of Baltic amber artefacts. Also included are the famous Gierlowska lizard from the Gdańsk Amber Museum, and a collection of insects trapped in amber and historical amber artefacts from the collections of the University of Glasgow's Hunterian Museum and Art Gallery.
Date: March 01, 2010 Until April 17, 2010
Venue: Hunterian Art Gallery
Sponsored by POLSKA! YEAR 2010. Collections originate mostly from the Malbork Castle Museum Start Time: 9.30am Duration: 7 hrs Cost: free Wheelchair access: yes URL: http://www.hunterian.gla.ac.uk/amber
Drop in event: yes Event ID 430
Geowalks: Salisbury Crags, Edinburgh
The spectacular cliffs of Salisbury Crags dominate the city centre. In a short circular walk around the crags we follow in the footsteps of James Hutton and see the rocks he used as evidence of an ancient earth. Above and below the hard igneous rock of the crags are layers of sedimentary rocks containing clues to how they were formed.
Date: February 28, 2010
Venue: Holyrood Park, Edinburgh
Booking recommended. Bring footwear with a good tread and warm, waterproof clothing. Start Time: 11.00am Duration: 3 hrs Cost: £8 Wheelchair access: no URL: http://www.geowalks.co.uk
Drop in event: no Event ID 403
Lecture: The Dalradian - a continuing enigma
Edinburgh Geological Society lecture by Prof Bob Holdsworth, Durham University.
Date: February 24, 2010
Venue: Grant Institute, Edinburgh University, West Mains Road, Edin
Part of the Edinburgh Geological Society's Winter Lecture Programme. All welcome! Start Time: 7.30pm Duration: 1 hrs Cost: Free Wheelchair access: yes URL: http://www.edinburghgeolsoc.org
Drop in event: yes Event ID 399
Lecture: Testing the reactivation hypothesis: a review of basement-hosted brittle faulting patterns
Edinburgh Geological Society lecture by Prof Bob Holdsworth, Durham University.
Date: February 24, 2010
Venue: Grant Institute, Edinburgh University, West Mains Road, Edin
Part of the Edinburgh Geological Society's Winter Lecture Programme. All welcome! Start Time: 7.30pm Duration: 1 hrs Cost: Free Wheelchair access: yes URL: http://www.edinburghgeolsoc.org
Drop in event: yes Event ID 400
Lecture: The Dalradian - a continuing enigma
Edinburgh Geological Society lecture (and presentation of the Clough Medal), Doug Fettes of the British Geological Survey.
Date: February 10, 2010
Venue: Grant Institute, Edinburgh University, West Mains Road, Edin
Part of the Edinburgh Geological Society's Winter Lecture Programme. All welcome! Start Time: 7.30pm Duration: 1 hrs Cost: Free Wheelchair access: yes URL: http://www.edinburghgeolsoc.org
Drop in event: yes Event ID 398
Amber: Treasures from Poland
This unique collection of exquisite amber artefacts is exhibited for the first time in Britain. The famous Malbork Castle in Poland has built up an important national collection of Baltic amber artefacts. Also included are the famous Gierlowska lizard from the Gdańsk Amber Museum, and a collection of insects trapped in amber and historical amber artefacts from the collections of the University of Glasgow's Hunterian Museum and Art Gallery.
Date: February 05, 2010 Until April 17, 2010
Venue: Hunterian Art Gallery
Sponsored by POLSKA! YEAR 2010. Collections originate mostly from the Malbork Castle Museum Start Time: 9.30am Duration: 7 hrs Cost: free Wheelchair access: yes URL: http://www.hunterian.gla.ac.uk/amber
Drop in event: yes Event ID 429
Lecture: Our built heritage – why earth science matters
Edinburgh Geological Society lecture (Presidential Address) by Andrew McMillan of the British Geological Survey.
Date: January 20, 2010
Venue: Grant Institute, Edinburgh University, West Mains Road, Edin
Part of the Edinburgh Geological Society's Winter Lecture Programme. All welcome! The Society's AGM precedes this lecture at 7pm. Start Time: 7.30pm Duration: 1 hrs Cost: Free Wheelchair access: yes URL: http://www.edinburghgeolsoc.org
Drop in event: yes Event ID 397
Lecture: Insects in amber
Edinburgh Geological Society lecture by Andrew Ross of National Museums Scotland.
Date: January 13, 2010
Venue: Grant Institute, Edinburgh University, West Mains Road, Edin
Part of the Edinburgh Geological Society's Winter Lecture Programme. All welcome! Start Time: 7.30pm Duration: 1 hrs Cost: Free Wheelchair access: yes URL: http://www.edinburghgeolsoc.org
Drop in event: yes Event ID 396
Water of Leith, Edinburgh
Edinburgh's river has a varied character, reflecting the underlying rock and dramatic episodes of erosion associated with the melting of glacial ice. This short walk explores the river between Stockbridge and the Dean Bridge.
Date: November 28, 2009
Venue: Water of Leith
Booking recommended. Bring warm, waterproof clothing, strong footwear, something to eat and drink ... and a good imagination! Start Time: 10.00am Duration: 3 hrs Cost: £10 Wheelchair access: no URL: http://www.geowalks.co.uk
Drop in event: no Event ID 379
South Queensferry shore, Edinburgh
In the shadow of the Forth Rail Bridge we find a surprising mix of sedimentary and igneous rocks, samples of the diverse geology of West Lothian with many links to how people in the past have benefited from the region's geology.
Date: November 22, 2009
Venue: South Queensferry
Booking recommended. Bring warm, waterproof clothing, strong footwear, something to eat and drink ... and a good imagination! Start Time: 11.00am Duration: 3 hrs Cost: £10 Wheelchair access: no URL: http://www.geowalks.co.uk
Drop in event: no Event ID 378
Cramond Island, Edinburgh
Explore Cramond Island at low tide to discover its hard dolerite rock, and find out about the varied geology of the other Firth of Forth islands, formed from a variety of durable igneous rocks.
Date: November 07, 2009
Venue: Cramond Island
Booking recommended. Bring warm, waterproof clothing, strong footwear, something to eat and drink ... and a good imagination! Start Time: 10.00am Duration: 3 hrs Cost: £10 Wheelchair access: no URL: http://www.geowalks.co.uk
Drop in event: no Event ID 377
Roslin Glen, Midlothian
Explore the geology of Rosslyn Chapel and the nearby glen, a picturesque gorge with high sandstone cliffs. The sandstone forms a thick coal-free horizon within the Midlothian coal field.
Date: October 31, 2009
Venue: Roslin Glen
Booking recommended. Bring warm, waterproof clothing, strong footwear, something to eat and drink ... and a good imagination! Start Time: 10.00am Duration: 3 hrs Cost: £10 Wheelchair access: no URL: http://www.geowalks.co.uk
Drop in event: no Event ID 376
St Baldred's Cradle, East Lothian
Explore this spectacular rocky headland beside the Tyne estuary, the remains of a volcanic plug where magma oozed through sedimentary layers.
Date: October 04, 2009
Venue: Bavelaw, Pentlands
Booking recommended. Bring warm, waterproof clothing, strong footwear, something to eat and drink ... and a good imagination! Start Time: 11.00am Duration: 3 hrs Cost: £10 Wheelchair access: no URL: http://www.geowalks.co.uk
Drop in event: no Event ID 375
Bavelaw, Pentlands
This short, low level walk in the Pentlands gives a rare glimpse of the rocks that lie deep beneath the Lothians. Here the oldest rocks in the area are exposed; sandstones and shales that have had a remarkable journey - they've been at the surface before, but were buried by nearby volcanic eruptions.
Date: October 03, 2009
Venue: Bavelaw, Pentlands
Booking recommended. Bring warm, waterproof clothing, strong footwear, something to eat and drink ... and a good imagination! Start Time: 10.00am Duration: 3 hrs Cost: £10 Wheelchair access: no URL: http://www.geowalks.co.uk
Drop in event: no Event ID 374
Mapping - How the Geologist do it
Join us as we learn the rudiments of geology mapping with Prof Ian Parsons from Edinburgh University. An introduction to how the geologists' map the landscape - identification of rocks, angles of faults & thrusts, older rocks on top of younger, unconformity, etc. We will visit some key sites along the shore of Loch Assynt and walk to further sites off-piste. Sturdy boots, outdoor clothing and packed lunch. Sorry no dogs. Meet at Assynt Visitor Centre Carpark. Car share encouraged.
Exploring Scotland's rocks with SESEF and the John Muir Award
How do rocks link Scotland's diverse geology, land use, heritage and people? This day will practically explore Scotland's geology and find out more about the stories behind the landscape.
Date: September 26, 2009
Venue: Mar Lodge, Deeside
This one day course will be mix of learning and practical activities to help you explore Scotland's geology as part of your John Muir Award project and learn more about the stories behind the landscape. Start Time: 10.00am Duration: 6 hrs Cost: £20 Wheelchair access: no URL: http://www.jmt.org/jmaward-specific-training.asp
Drop in event: yes Event ID 382
Join us as we visit possibly Europe's largest ever meteorite strike in NW Highlands Geopark. Learn about the ancient landscape it struck over one billion years ago, that makes up part of the Geopark. Amazing views and stunning wildlife. Meet at Clachtoll beach car park, sturdy boots, outdoor clothing and packed lunch.
Lochaber Geopark is hosting a Field Trip into Glen Roy which will be conducted by the Royal Holloway College, London University. This trip will be a practical day out into the area in which the college has been carrying out research. The day will be a follow on from the previous evenings lecture, but does not require any participant to attend both events.
The day will commence at the view point car park in Glen Roy and proceed to the head of the Glen.
No organised transport will be laid on so participants are encouraged to share cars.
Date: September 19, 2009
Venue: Glen Roy
This day will involve some walking up fairly steep ground although it envisaged that there will not be long hikes involved. It is advisable to have stout walking boots and warm weather proof clothing as well as a packed lunch. Start Time: 10.30pm Duration: 6 hrs Cost: Free Wheelchair access: no URL: lochabergeopark.org.uk
Drop in event: no Event ID 389
Glen Roy Evening Meeting
Lochaber Geopark is hosting an evening meeting to be given by the Royal Holloway College London University on the facts behind the 'Parallel Roads' and the new research that the college is undertaking in Glen Roy and the surrounding area.
Date: September 18, 2009
Venue: Lochaber College, An Aird
This event will set the scene for the Field Trip to be held on the following day in Glen Roy. Start Time: 7.30pm Duration: 2 hrs Cost: Free Wheelchair access: yes URL: lochabergeopark.org.uk
Drop in event: no Event ID 388
Exploring Scotland's rocks with SESEF and the John Muir Award
How do rocks link Scotland's diverse geology, land use, heritage and people? This day will practically explore Scotland's geology and find out more about the stories behind the landscape.
Date: September 17, 2009
Venue: Ecology Centre, Kinghorn, Fife
This one day course will be mix of learning and practical activities to help you explore Scotland's geology as part of your John Muir Award project and learn more about the stories behind the landscape. Start Time: 10.00am Duration: 6 hrs Cost: £20 Wheelchair access: no URL: http://www.jmt.org/jmaward-specific-training.asp
Drop in event: yes Event ID 381
Aberlady to Gullane walk
This walk takes in the contrasting landscapes of the broad sweep of Aberlady Bay, underlain by soft sedimentary rocks, and the rocky headland of Gullane Point, formed from resistant igneous rock.
Date: September 13, 2009
Venue: Aberlady to Gullane, East Lothian
Booking recommended. Bring warm, waterproof clothing, strong footwear, something to eat and drink ... and a good imagination! Start Time: 11.00am Duration: 5 hrs Cost: £12 (£10 conc) Wheelchair access: no URL: http://www.geowalks.co.uk
Drop in event: no Event ID 373
Thrusting in the Highlands
A walking tour (and drive) in NW Highlands Geopark with geologist and lecturer Prof Rob Butler from Aberdeen University & NW Sutherland Ranger. Find out the geology on our doorstep from Eastern Eriboll to Sango Beach. To include: a stop at the beach under Ceannabeinne/Rispond, a stop at Polla in south Eriboll a walk across Ben Arnaboll to the Arnaboll Thrust, and up to the Moine Thrust. Meet at Durness VIC car park. Sturdy boots, outdoor clothing and packed lunch. Car share encouraged.
With a wingspan of over 50cm, the Carboniferous dragonfly was one of the largest insects ever to fly! Come along to Clare's workshop, make your own dragonfly and learn more fun facts about these pre-historic giants! Numbers are limited so please book in advance. Sessions and 11am and 1pm
Date: September 12, 2009
Venue: Scottish Mining Museum
Another session will run from 1pm-2pm Start Time: 11.00am Duration: 1 hrs Cost: £2.50 Wheelchair access: yes Drop in event: no Event ID 394
Glasgow Rocks
This event has been cancelled due to late response from the Glasgow Science Centre.
Date: September 12, 2009
Venue: Glasgow Science Centre
Start Time: 10.00am Duration: 0 hrs Cost: Wheelchair access: no Drop in event: no Event ID 395
Geopark tectonics
A talk about landscape and tectonics of NW Highlands Geopark by geologist and lecturer Prof Rob Butler from Aberdeen University, Find out how 19th century geologists put the NW Highlands centre stage for understanding how mountain ranges are formed, and how modern geologists use these ideas in the Himalayas and elsewhere. Meet at Durness Community Room
Circular coastal walk around Scourie coast in NW Highlands Geopark. Fine views, seabirds, wild flowers, signs of otters and geology interpreted by local geologist Donald Fisher - garnets, dykes and gneiss. Not suitable for dogs. Meet at Scourie Bird Hide. Sturdy boots and outdoor clothing.
A fascinating walk to the caves where bones of reindeer, humans and even polar bears were discovered - one of the gems of the NW Highlands Geopark. Visit the entrance to the new cave - the longest cave in Scotland with recent bear discoveries. Sturdy boots, outdoor clothing and packed lunch.
Date: September 09, 2009
Venue: Bone Caves Carpark, Inchnadamph
Meet at Bone Caves Carpark, Inchndamph, Assynt in NW Highlands Geopark Start Time: 11.00am Duration: 3 hrs Cost: Free Wheelchair access: no URL: http://www.northwest-highlands-geopark.org.uk
Drop in event: yes Event ID 383
Ardnamurchan Lighthouse Geology Exhibition
Lochaber Geopark has been working with the Trustees of the Lighthouse to present an exhibition of material to explain the Earth Heritage story of the Ardnamurchan Penisula. This exhibition will be officially opened on the 8th of September.
Date: September 09, 2009 Until October 31, 2009
Venue: Ardnamurchan Lighthouse
The geological exhibition is part of the exhibition centre at the Lighthouse which also houses other exhibits. The lighhouse itself is also open to the public. Start Time: 10.00am Duration: hrs Cost: £2.50/£1.50 cons/£7 family (4) Wheelchair access: yes URL: http://www.ardnamurchanlighthouse.com
Drop in event: yes Event ID 390
Barns Ness Family Activity Day
Explore the best fossil site in the Lothians and find out more about changing environments in the past that created different layers of rock. All ages welcome! Organised by the Scottish Earth Science Education Forum, the East Lothian Ranger Service and Lothian and Borders RIGS Group.
Date: September 06, 2009
Venue: Barns Ness, East Lothian
Geologists from SESEF and LABRIGS and Countryside Rangers will be there to lead short guided walks around Barns Ness, and there will also be information stalls. Plenty of opportunities for fossil hunting and to find out more about what makes Barns Ness sp Start Time: 12.00pm Duration: 4 hrs Cost: Free Wheelchair access: no URL: http://www.edinburghgeolsoc.org/n_news.html
Drop in event: yes Event ID 380
Brander Coast, Borders
The wildest stretch of the Borders coast lies between Fast Castle and St Abbs Head - where steep cliffs of greywacke sandstone plunge to the North Sea, fringed by headlands and rocky beaches. From the cliff top, if the conditions are right, we can descend to a remote beach for a close-up view of the rhythmic layering formed on the floor of a long-lost ocean.
Date: September 05, 2009
Venue: Brander Coast
Booking recommended. Bring warm, waterproof clothing, strong footwear, something to eat and drink ... and a good imagination! Start Time: 10.00am Duration: 5 hrs Cost: £12 (£10 conc) Wheelchair access: no URL: http://www.geowalks.co.uk
Drop in event: no Event ID 372
Scottish Meteorite Walk
A coastal walk to the newly discovered evidence of a meteorite strike in NW Highlands Geopark with local geologist Fiona Saywell. Examine the ejecta blanket created by the force of this meteorite which struck this part of Stoer 1.2 billion years ago and measured up to 1km across and would have formed an impact crater up to 10km in diameter. We will have to scramble over some rough boulders, so sturdy boots, Sorry no dogs.
Meet at Clachtoll Beach Carpark, sturdy boots and outdoor clothing.
Date: September 04, 2009
Venue: Clachtoll Beach Carpark
Weatherproof clothing and sturdy boots required. Start Time: 2.30pm Duration: 2.5 hrs Cost: Free Wheelchair access: no URL: http://www.northwest-highlands-geopark.org.uk
Drop in event: yes Event ID 392
Stac Fada Meteorite Strike
Giving the Scottish Geology Festival a kick-start with an intriguing, illustrated talk, by local geologist Fiona Saywell, about the largest known meteorite strike in the British Isles. The event occurred 1.2 billion years ago in the NW Highlands Geopark and evidence can be seen in Coigach at Garvie Bay and Achnahaird, in Assynt at Stoer & in Wester Ross at Gairloch. (Take the walk on the 4th September to see the evidence in Assynt). Meet at Coigach Community Hall, Achiltibuie
A short stretch of the Fife Coastal Path introduces us to an amazing array of rocks. We begin on lava flows, pass through many sedimentary layers, including fossil-rich limestone, and it's all topped off with two flavours of dolerite.
Date: August 23, 2009
Venue: Kinghorn
Booking recommended. Bring warm, waterproof clothing, strong footwear, something to eat and drink ... and a good imagination! Start Time: 11.00am Duration: 5 hrs Cost: £12 (£10 conc) Wheelchair access: no URL: http://www.geowalks.co.uk
Drop in event: no Event ID 371
Cove to Pease Bay
A short, but rocky and wild stretch of coast takes us back through time. Starting at Cove Harbour we find sandstones and other rocks of Carboniferous age, and then as we walk south and around the corner we find the Old Red Sandstone of Pease Bay. Amongst the varied layers of sedimentary rock, watch out for the giant concretions!
Date: June 27, 2009
Venue: Cove to Pease Bay
Booking recommended. Bring warm, waterproof clothing, strong footwear, something to eat and drink ... and a good imagination! Start Time: 10.00am Duration: 5 hrs Cost: £12 (£10 conc) Wheelchair access: no URL: http://www.geowalks.co.uk
Drop in event: no Event ID 370
North Berwick
A walk along the coast and up North Berwick Law to discover the varied story of the local volcanoes. The rocks on the shore were formed by a series of violent volcanic eruptions, with volcanic ash showering out of the sky into a shallow sea. We can now stroll through the ancient volcanoes and view the offshore islands, each with a different story.
Date: June 14, 2009
Venue: North Berwick, East Lothian
Booking recommended. Bring warm, waterproof clothing, strong footwear, something to eat and drink ... and a good imagination! Start Time: 11.00am Duration: 5 hrs Cost: £12 (£10 conc) Wheelchair access: no URL: http://www.geowalks.co.uk
Drop in event: no Event ID 369
Barn's Ness
Barns Ness is well known as the best fossil site in the Lothians, packed with many interesting features in a small area, including a range of different types of sedimentary rocks. From Barns Ness we'll continue south along a seldom-visited stretch of coast to the quiet bay at Skateraw where some of the Barns Ness limestone appears again.
Date: May 23, 2009
Venue: Barn's Ness, East Lothian
Booking recommended. Bring warm, waterproof clothing, strong footwear, something to eat and drink ... and a good imagination! Start Time: 10.00am Duration: 5 hrs Cost: £12 (£10 conc) Wheelchair access: no URL: http://www.geowalks.co.uk
Drop in event: no Event ID 368
Geology of the North Newton Shore, Lochranza
Visit the ancient Highland rocks in the north of Arran, the site of James Hutton’s unconformity near Lochranza, with an SNH geologist.
Date: May 18, 2009
Venue: South Newton road end. N.B. parking very limited
To book please call 07501337532
Please wear suitable all weather clothing and boots. Start Time: 10.00am Duration: 2.5 hrs Cost: £2 Wheelchair access: no URL: http://www.arranwildlife.co.uk
Drop in event: no Event ID 360
Before DInosaurs Walked
Dr Neil Clark (Hunterian Museum) will walk and talk and take you to see the footprints made by the “hand-beast of Blackwaterfoot” in sands that are over 245 million years old. Just north of the cliffs of Drumadoon, over 50 of these footprints were found in the last 10 years. Now more have been found, numbering in their hundreds, along the south coast of Arran. Meet at the Golf Club tearoom for a short talk beforehand.
Date: May 17, 2009
Venue: Shiskine Golf Club Tea room
Please come prepared for all weathers. Sturdy boots, weatherproofs, etc. Some steep slopes slippery when wet. Start Time: 11.00am Duration: 3 hrs Cost: £2 Wheelchair access: no URL: http://www.arranwildlife.co.uk
Drop in event: no Event ID 359
Geology of Kildonan, Isle of Arran
Join SNH to discover rocks that show Scotland was once a desert close to the Equator and was nearly torn apart 60 million years ago when the North Atlantic Ocean formed.
Discover Arran's geology and landscape with SNH, followed by a hands on look at rocks fossils and maps - you can even bring one for identification. No prior knowledge needed and a chance to see some old fossils in the bar while quaffing Arran's real ale.
Explore the geology of the Ross of Mull. Part of Wild Isles Week
Date: May 13, 2009
Venue: Ross of Mull
Some rough going, good outdoor walking gear needed. Might be damp, muddy underfoot. Start Time: 10.00am Duration: 6 hrs Cost: tbc Wheelchair access: yes URL: http://www.wild-isles.co.uk
Drop in event: no Event ID 358
Geology of Mull & Iona
Part of Wild Isles week - a talk at Creich Hall, Fionnphort, Ross of Mull. Discover the geology of Mull and Iona. Follow it up with a walk the next day!
Fife's Lomond Hills are the site of ancient volcanoes, with a thick layer of intrusive dolerite forming the high ground between them. Starting in the village of Falkland we'll climb gently through a quiet wooded valley into the open moorland and then to the summit of East Lomond.
Date: May 10, 2009
Venue: East Lomond Hill
Booking recommended. Bring warm, waterproof clothing, strong footwear, something to eat and drink ... and a good imagination!
Start Time: 11.00am Duration: 5 hrs Cost: £12 (£10 conc) Wheelchair access: no URL: http://www.geowalks.co.uk
Drop in event: no Event ID 367
Earth Science Outdoors - North Berwick
A one-day training course aimed at local rangers, earth scientists, RIGS volunteers, teachers and anyone who might be interested in taking a group to explore these sites. We'll take a walk along the shore, looking at the rocks and the connections with the landscape and how people have used the area in the past and present, and into the future. We'll discuss how to present these ideas to the general public and groups, and consider what makes a safe, enjoyable and stimulating day out.
Date: April 30, 2009
Venue: Barns Ness
Booking required. Bring warm, waterproof clothing, strong footwear, something to eat and drink ... and a good imagination! Start Time: 10.00am Duration: 6 hrs Cost: Free Wheelchair access: no URL: http://www.sesef.org.uk/pages/events.html
Drop in event: no Event ID 364
Earth Science Outdoors - North Berwick
A one-day training course aimed at local rangers, earth scientists, RIGS volunteers, teachers and anyone who might be interested in taking a group to explore these sites. We'll take a walk along the shore, looking at the rocks and the connections with the landscape and how people have used the area in the past and present, and into the future. We'll discuss how to present these ideas to the general public and groups, and consider what makes a safe, enjoyable and stimulating day out.
Date: April 25, 2009
Venue: St Monans
Booking recommended. Bring warm, waterproof clothing, strong footwear, something to eat and drink ... and a good imagination!
Start Time: 10.00am Duration: 6 hrs Cost: Free Wheelchair access: no URL: http://www.sesef.org.uk/pages/events.html
Drop in event: no Event ID 365
Bathgate Hills
A traverse of the Bathgate Hills from Bathgate to Linlithgow, passing a host of interesting features including fossil coral reefs, silver mines, the Cairnpapple archaeological site and a unique geological viewpoint.
Date: April 19, 2009
Venue: Bathgate Hills
Booking recommended. Bring warm, waterproof clothing, strong footwear, something to eat and drink ... and a good imagination!
Start Time: 11.00am Duration: 5 hrs Cost: £12 (£10 conc) Wheelchair access: no URL: http://www.geowalks.co.uk
Drop in event: no Event ID 366
Earth Science Outdoors - North Berwick
A one-day training course aimed at local rangers, earth scientists, RIGS volunteers, teachers and anyone who might be interested in taking a group to explore these sites. We'll take a walk along the shore, looking at the rocks and the connections with the landscape and how people have used the area in the past and present, and into the future. We'll discuss how to present these ideas to the general public and groups, and consider what makes a safe, enjoyable and stimulating day out.
Date: March 28, 2009
Venue: North Berwick
Booking recommended. Bring warm, waterproof clothing, strong footwear, something to eat and drink ... and a good imagination!
Start Time: 10.00am Duration: 6 hrs Cost: Free Wheelchair access: no URL: http://www.sesef.org.uk/pages/events.html
Drop in event: no Event ID 363
Water of Leith, Edinburgh
Join geologist Angus Miller for a short walk exploring the river upstream from Craiglockhart Dell to Colinton. Edinburgh's river has a varied character, reflecting the underlying rock and dramatic episodes of erosion associated with the melting of glacial ice.
Date: November 29, 2008
Venue: Water of Leith
Bring good footwear, warm and waterproof clothing and lunch. Start Time: 10.00am Duration: 3 hrs Cost: £7 Wheelchair access: no URL: http://www.geowalks.co.uk
Drop in event: no Event ID 319
Dinosaur Day
For 5 years and under, along with accompanying adults. Storytime with puppets and toys, followed by a short walkabout to see our dinosaur relatives, the birds and some of our prehistoric looking animals.
1 hour sessions available at 10.30am, 11.30am, 12.30am and 2.30pm. Maximum of 30 at each session.
Date: November 29, 2008
Venue: Edinburgh Zoo
1 hour sessions available. Maximum 30 at each session so booking is essential. Start Time: 10.30pm Duration: 1 hour ses hrs Cost: normal zoo admission Wheelchair access: yes URL: http://www.rzss.org.uk
Drop in event: no Event ID 355
Bonaly, Pentlands
Join geologist Angus Miller to explore the Pentland Hills, made from various igneous rocks that formed during volcanic eruptions in Devonian times. These resistant rocks have withstood erosion to create a varied range of hills. This short walk doesn't take us high up, but gives an introduction to the varied rocks of the area.
Date: November 16, 2008
Venue: Bonaly
Bring good footwear, warm and waterproof clothing and lunch. Start Time: 11.00am Duration: 3 hrs Cost: £7 Wheelchair access: no URL: http://www.geowalks.co.uk
Drop in event: no Event ID 318
Traprain Law, East Lothian
Join geologist Angus Miller to visit one of this area's most impressive pieces of rock. Traprain Law is a laccolith, a mushroom-shaped intrusion that deformed layers of sedimentary rock as it squeezed in close to the surface.
Date: October 12, 2008
Venue: Traprain Law
Bring good footwear, warm and waterproof clothing and lunch. Start Time: 11.00am Duration: 3 hrs Cost: £7 Wheelchair access: no URL: http://www.geowalks.co.uk
Drop in event: no Event ID 316
East Lothian: Traprain Law & St Baldred's Cradle
At St Baldred’s, Lower Carboniferous sandstones, a pyroclastic tuff-ring and a porphyritic basalt plug, with down-sag of the country rocks, are exposed along a coastal section. On Traprain Law we will look at phonolitic trachyte, joint-planes and (?) doming of country-rocks, displayed in a disused quarry.
Date: October 11, 2008
Venue: East Lothian
Bring good footwear, warm and waterproof clothing and lunch. Start Time: 9.00am Duration: 6 hrs Cost: free Wheelchair access: no URL: http://www.edinburghgeolsoc.org
Drop in event: no Event ID 324
Yellow Craig, East Lothian
Join geologist Angus Miller to explore the beautiful sandy beaches of this stretch of East Lothian's coast, which are surrounded by a variety of igneous rock, the result of varied volcanic activity in the Carboniferous Period.
Date: October 04, 2008
Venue: Yellow Craig
Bring good footwear, warm and waterproof clothing and lunch. Start Time: 10.00am Duration: 5 hrs Cost: £10 Wheelchair access: no URL: http://www.geowalks.co.uk
Drop in event: no Event ID 315
Fossil Day at the Zoo
What are fossils? How are they formed? How do fossils provide the evidence for evolution? Find out the answers to these questions at the different activities around the zoo.
Date: September 28, 2008
Venue: Edinburgh Zoo
The zoo will be open from 9.00am until 6.00pm but the stalls and activities for Fossil Day are available from 11.00am until 3.30pm. Start Time: 11.00am Duration: 4.5 hrs Cost: normal zoo admission Wheelchair access: yes URL: http://www.rzss.org.uk
Drop in event: yes Event ID 354
British Geological Survey Open Day
The British Geological Survey is the oldest national geological survey in the world. Once a year, it's Scottish HQ, Murchison House opens its doors to the general public. Five floors of displays, demonstrations and hands-on activities to suit all ages on all aspects of geology, geoscience and more!. Fossils, minerals, building stones, gold panning, UK & world earthquakes, volcano prediction, glaciology, geomagnetism, offshore geology etc. etc. Programme of talks on the hour. Dry stone walling demonstrations. Bookshop & gift shop. Free refreshments.
Lunchtime talk at the Hunterian Museum. James Bendle from the Department of Geography and Earth Sciences, University of Glasgow, talks about past climates and measuring sea temperatures using tiny fossils.
Join us for a tour of Glencoe’s fantastic geology in our Landrover. We’ll go slightly off the beaten track and give you around three hours of fascinating geology and the chance to see Glencoe from a different angle. A short walk from the Landrover to a couple of sites may be involved so walking boots and waterproofs are advisable. £15 Booking essential
Join geologist Angus Miller for a walk along the wildest stretch of the Borders coast, between Fast Castle and St Abbs Head - where steep cliffs of greywacke sandstone fall to the North Sea, fringed by headlands and rocky beaches.
Date: September 21, 2008
Venue: Oatlee Hill
Bring good footwear, warm and waterproof clothing and lunch. Start Time: 11.00am Duration: 5 hrs Cost: £10 Wheelchair access: no URL: http://www.geowalks.co.uk
Drop in event: no Event ID 314
Salmon & Stanes
Explore how natural forces & human activities have shaped the landscape on this 8-mile walk. From the spectacular Falls of Feugh, where salmon may be seen leaping, the walk ascends around the Craig of Affrusk in Rhindbuckie Wood to reach three prehistoric stone circles, including the largely intact Nine Stanes of Mulloch, returning by a quiet back road with open views. This event is also part of Scottish Archaeology Month.
Date: September 20, 2008
Venue: Falls of Feugh car park, South Deeside Road, Banchory – grid
The walk is suitable for adults (16 & 17 year olds welcome if accompanied). Bring a packed lunch. CONTACT (BOOKING ESSENTIAL): Marr Ranger on 013398 85751
Start Time: 10.30pm Duration: 5 (10.30am hrs Cost: free Wheelchair access: no URL: http://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk
Drop in event: no Event ID 347
Geology Walk
Fire and Ice and All Things Nice
Enjoy a low level walk around the west end of Glencoe and explore the geology of this fascinating area. Find out how volcanoes and glaciers shaped the Glen to what we see today. Walking boots and waterproofs required. £5 Booking Essential
Fascinating walk (led by Assynt Ranger, and Ivan Young GSG) to the caves where bones of reindeer, humans and even bears were discovered.
Date: September 18, 2008
Venue: Bone Caves, Inchnadamph
Meet Bone Caves car park, 10 am, sturdy boots and outdoor clothing, no dogs. Start Time: 10.00am Duration: 3 hrs Cost: free Wheelchair access: no Drop in event: yes Event ID 343
Scotland's Longest Cave & its Bear Bones
The story of the formation, discovery and exploration of Scotland's longest known cave system, presented by Ivan Young of GSG and part-author of 'Caves of Assynt'.
Date: September 17, 2008
Venue: Lochinver Village Hall
Start Time: 7.30pm Duration: 1.5 hrs Cost: free Wheelchair access: yes Drop in event: yes Event ID 342
Achnahiard to Garvie Bay
Stunning coastal walk (led by Assynt & Wester Ross Rangers) over magnificent wild landscape to see the site of a meteorite and ancient microbes, 1.2 billion years of landscape history. Sturdy boots, outdoor wear and packed lunch, no dogs. Meet Achnahaird-Achiltibuie junction, 11 am
Date: September 16, 2008
Venue: Achnahaird
Sturdy boots, outdoor wear and packed lunch, no dogs. Meet Achnahaird-Achiltibuie junction, 11 am. Start Time: 11.00am Duration: 5 hrs Cost: free Wheelchair access: no Drop in event: no Event ID 341
Geology Landrover Safari
Join us for a tour of Glencoe's fantastic geology in our Landrover. We'll go slightly off the beaten track and give you around three hours of fascinating geology and the chance to see Glencoe from a different angle. A short walk from the landrover to a couple of sites may be involved so walking boots and waterproofs are advisable. £15 Booking Essential.
Join storyteller Bob Pegg in a gentle walk round the lower reaches of Knocakn Crag refelcting on the legends and wildlife of the West Coast.
Date: September 14, 2008
Venue: Knocakn Crag NNR
Family event, sturdy boots and outdoor clothing, meet Knockan Crag car park. Start Time: 2.00pm Duration: 1.5 hrs Cost: free Wheelchair access: yes Drop in event: yes Event ID 339
Durness - Beaches, Dunes and Tropical Lagoons
Guided walk (led by NW Sutherland Ranger and geologist Iain Greig) over coastal terrain through Durness Limestone sequence.
Date: September 14, 2008
Venue: Durness
Meet Balnakeil beach car park, sturdy boots, no dogs. Start Time: 11.00am Duration: 3 hrs Cost: free Wheelchair access: no Drop in event: yes Event ID 340
Walk In The Glen
Description of Event. (max 75 words)
Waulkmill Glen is a remarkable geological feature and home to a wealth of flora and fauna so join the Countryside Rangers as we amble up the gorge to see what we can see along the way.
A minibus will be waiting to return us to the start point. Numbers are limited.
Date: September 14, 2008
Venue: Waulkmill Glen
For further details and to book your place please call the Countryside Rangers on 0141 276 0924
Start Time: 10.00am Duration: 3 hrs Cost: no cost Wheelchair access: yes Drop in event: no Event ID 345
Strathfillan Gold
Join Countryside Rangers on a journey through time and discover the mining heritage of Tyndrum. Explore evidence of an ice-age past in the area around one of Scotland’s few remaining gold mines. This event is a mixture of a guided walk (approximately 5 km (3 miles)) a minibus ride and hands-on activities – panning for gold is even a possibility.
Most of the walking is on established paths, although there are two short, rather steep sections over undulating and uneven ground.
Date: September 13, 2008
Venue: Tyndrum
Booking is essential. Bring appropriate weatherproof clothing and appropriate footwear – outdoor clothing guidance available on booking. Please bring a packed lunch.
Start Time: 11.00am Duration: 5 hrs Cost: Free Wheelchair access: no URL: http://www.lochlomond-trossachs.org
Drop in event: no Event ID 298
Stone Age Stories
Join storyteller Bob Pegg as he tells the kinds of stories and songs enjoyed by the earliest people, music from the simplest materials.
Date: September 13, 2008
Venue: Knockan Crag NNR
Family event, sturdy boots, outdoor clothes. Start Time: 2.00pm Duration: 1.5 hrs Cost: free Wheelchair access: yes Drop in event: yes Event ID 338
Glasgow's Rocky Foundations
Description of Event. (max 75 words)
Come and discover the rocks that lie beneath YOUR house and the variety of useful materials that lie beneath Glasgow's streets. Glasgow's rise as an industrial city was based on its abundant natural resources and members of the Geological Society of Glasgow will be on hand with specimens and maps to explain,
Date: September 13, 2008
Venue: Glasgow Science Centre
On floor 2 at west end. Start Time: 10.00am Duration: 6 hrs Cost: entrance charge to GSC Wheelchair access: yes Drop in event: yes Event ID 344
Stac Fada Meteorite Strike
Coastal walk (led by Assynt Ranger and Scott Thackrey) to examine the ejecta blanket created by the force of the largest meteorite strike in the UK as it outcrops just north of Stoer beach.
Date: September 12, 2008
Venue: Stoer Beach
Sturdy boots, no dogs, meet Stoer Cemetery car park. Start Time: 11.00am Duration: 2 hrs Cost: free Wheelchair access: no Drop in event: yes Event ID 337
Scourie - Dykes & Garnets
Coastal walk (led by NW Sutherland Ranger) with geological interest, fine views, plants and birds. Meet Scourie Beach bird hide 10 am, sturdy boots, no dogs
Date: September 11, 2008
Venue: Scourie
Start Time: 10.00am Duration: 2.5 hrs Cost: free Wheelchair access: no Drop in event: yes Event ID 335
Stac Fada Meteorite Strike
Fascinating illustrated talk by Scott Thackrey (Aberdeen Uni PhD Student) about the largest known meteorite strike in the UK, reported to have happened in the NWHighlands Geopark 1.2 billion years ago
Date: September 11, 2008
Venue: Lochinver Village Hall
Start Time: 7.30pm Duration: 1.5 hrs Cost: free Wheelchair access: yes Drop in event: yes Event ID 336
Carsaig Geology Walk
Explore the geology of Mull with a trip to Carsaig, one of the island’s best geological locations. Take a step back in time and find out about a landscape shaped by fire and ice. Bring packed lunch. BOOKING ESSENTIAL call 01680 300640
Date: September 10, 2008
Venue: Carsaig, Isle of Mull
Start Time: 10.00am Duration: 5 hrs Cost: Donations Welcome Wheelchair access: no Drop in event: no Event ID 346
Animal, Vegetable or Mineral?
Lunchtime talk at the Hunterian Museum. Dr John Faithfull explains how an amazing Canadian fossil turned out not to be a fossil at all!
Bring your favourite rock or fossil to the Hunterian Museum and see if they can identify it for you.
Date: September 08, 2008 Until September 12, 2008
Venue: Hunterian Museum
Start Time: 10.00am Duration: 5 hrs Cost: FREE!!! Wheelchair access: yes Drop in event: yes Event ID 350
Dunbar - Barns Ness, East Lothian
Join geologist Angus Miller to visit the best fossil site in the Lothians. this short section of coast gives a fascinating insight into the changing environmental conditions that produced a variety of sedimentary rocks, including thick layers of fossil-rich limestone.
Date: September 06, 2008
Venue: Barns Ness
Bring good footwear, warm and waterproof clothing and lunch. Start Time: 10.00am Duration: 5 hrs Cost: £10 Wheelchair access: no URL: http://www.geowalks.co.uk
Drop in event: no Event ID 313
Scourie - Caves, Cliffs & Otter Signs
A coastal walk (led by NW Sutherland Ranger) with geological interest, fine veiws, plants & birds. Meet Scourie Free Church car park, 10 am, sturdy boots, no dogs
Date: September 04, 2008
Venue: Scourie
Start Time: 10.00am Duration: 2.5 hrs Cost: free Wheelchair access: no Drop in event: yes Event ID 334
Cove - Pease Bay, Borders
Join geologist Angus Miller for a walk along a short, but rocky and wild stretch of coast takes us back through time. Starting at Cove Harbour we find sandstones and other rocks of Carboniferous age, and then work south round the corner to the Old Red Sandstone of Pease Bay.
Date: August 23, 2008
Venue: Cove
Bring good footwear, warm and waterproof clothing and lunch. Start Time: 10.00am Duration: 5 hrs Cost: £10 Wheelchair access: no URL: http://www.geowalks.co.uk
Drop in event: no Event ID 312
Ochil Hills
The main objective of the excursion is to examine the uppermost 800 m of the Lower Devonian volcanic pile forming the western end of the Ochil Hills.
Date: August 23, 2008
Venue: Ochil Hills
Bring good footwear, warm and waterproof clothing and lunch. Start Time: 9.00am Duration: 6 hrs Cost: free Wheelchair access: no URL: http://www.edinburghgeolsoc.org
Drop in event: no Event ID 322
Bonaly, Edinburgh
The excursion aims to examine the Lower Devonian volcanics of the Pentland Hills Volcanic Formation. Rare outcrops of Early Carboniferous sedimentary rocks may also be seen. The geological foundations for the local reservoirs will be discussed.
Date: August 06, 2008
Venue: Bonaly
Bring good footwear, warm and waterproof clothing. Start Time: 7.00pm Duration: 2 hrs Cost: free Wheelchair access: no URL: http://www.edinburghgeolsoc.org
Drop in event: no Event ID 332
Joppa Shore, Edinburgh
A range of Carboniferous sedimentary rocks are well exposed along the shore, including marine sandstones, mudstones, limestones and coal, containing abundant fossil brachiopods and bivalves and occasional fish.
Date: July 16, 2008
Venue: Joppa Shore
Bring good footwear, warm and waterproof clothing. Start Time: 7.00pm Duration: 2 hrs Cost: free Wheelchair access: no URL: http://www.edinburghgeolsoc.org
Drop in event: no Event ID 331
Petershill, Bathgate
This excursion to Petershill Wildlife Reserve will examine Carboniferous limestones which are rich in fossils and lime-loving plants. The efforts of the RIGS Group and the Scottish Wildlife Trust to conserve the site will be explored.
Date: June 25, 2008
Venue: Petershill
Bring good footwear, warm and waterproof clothing. Start Time: 7.00pm Duration: 2 hrs Cost: free Wheelchair access: no URL: http://www.edinburghgeolsoc.org
Drop in event: no Event ID 330
Siccar Point, Borders
Join geologist Angus Miller to visit the hidden gem of Scottish geology, where ancient rocks are laid bare and you can stare into "the abyss of time". James Hutton found proof here to support his theory of an ancient earth - evidence still clearly visible over 200 years later. We'll start at Siccar Point and walk south along the coast to find further exposures of the two rock types that Hutton found.
Date: June 21, 2008
Venue: Siccar Point
Bring good footwear, warm and waterproof clothing and lunch. Start Time: 10.00am Duration: 5 hrs Cost: £10 Wheelchair access: no URL: http://www.geowalks.co.uk
Drop in event: no Event ID 311
South Queensferry
A multi-locality tour of the Carboniferous freshwater and marine deposits of the South Queensferry shore. This 2 km stretch of coastline has a rich variety of exposures. Notable features include: fossilised Stigmaria, a sill altered to dolerite (white trap), James Young's oil shale, an exceptionally well preserved stromatolite bed, a small scale multi-fault system and a pair of sills with large titanaugite crystals and intrusive contacts.
Date: June 18, 2008
Venue: South Queensferry
Bring good footwear, warm and waterproof clothing. Start Time: 7.00pm Duration: 2 hrs Cost: free Wheelchair access: no URL: http://www.edinburghgeolsoc.org
Drop in event: no Event ID 329
Barrow's Zones, Glen Esk
The aim of the excursion is to survey the sequence of metamorphic zones in Dalradian rocks famously described by George Barrow in 1893. The excursion will commence near the junction of the Highland Border Sequence with the Dalradian, and proceed up-grade through chlorite, biotite, garnet, stauro-lite, kyanite and sillimanite zones.
Date: June 07, 2008
Venue: Glen Esk
Bring good footwear, warm and waterproof clothing and lunch. Start Time: 9.00am Duration: 6 hrs Cost: free Wheelchair access: no URL: http://www.edinburghgeolsoc.org
Drop in event: no Event ID 321
Holyrood Park, Edinburgh
An introduction to the central vent of Edinburgh's volcano, discovering the vent rocks and basalt lava flows. From Dunsapie Loch, we will follow a circular route across Crow Hill to the summit of Arthur's Seat, then down to Whinny Hill. Walking distance is about 2.5 km on grass and gravel paths.
Date: June 04, 2008
Venue: Holyrood Park
Bring good footwear, warm and waterproof clothing. Start Time: 7.00pm Duration: 2 hrs Cost: free Wheelchair access: no URL: http://www.edinburghgeolsoc.org
Drop in event: no Event ID 326
Holyrood Park, Edinburgh
An introduction to the central vent of Edinburgh's volcano, discovering the vent rocks and basalt lava flows. From Dunsapie Loch, we will follow a circular route across Crow Hill to the summit of Arthur's Seat, then down to Whinny Hill. Walking distance is about 2.5 km on grass and gravel paths.
Date: June 04, 2008
Venue: Holyrood Park
Bring good footwear, warm and waterproof clothing. Start Time: 7.00pm Duration: 2 hrs Cost: free Wheelchair access: no URL: http://www.edinburghgeolsoc.org
Drop in event: no Event ID 327
Holyrood Park, Edinburgh
An introduction to the central vent of Edinburgh's volcano, discovering the vent rocks and basalt lava flows. From Dunsapie Loch, we will follow a circular route across Crow Hill to the summit of Arthur's Seat, then down to Whinny Hill. Walking distance is about 2.5 km on grass and gravel paths.
Date: June 04, 2008
Venue: Holyrood Park
Bring good footwear, warm and waterproof clothing. Start Time: 7.00pm Duration: 2 hrs Cost: free Wheelchair access: no URL: http://www.edinburghgeolsoc.org
Drop in event: no Event ID 328
Bathgate Hills, West Lothian
Join geologist Angus Miller for a traverse of the Bathgate Hills from Bathgate and Linlithgow, passing a host interesting features, including fossil coral reefs, silver mines, the Cairnpapple archaeological site and a unique geological viewpoint.
Date: June 01, 2008
Venue: Bathgate Hills
Bring good footwear, warm and waterproof clothing and lunch. Start Time: 10.00am Duration: 5 hrs Cost: £10 Wheelchair access: no URL: http://www.geowalks.co.uk
Drop in event: no Event ID 310
St Baldred's Cradle, East Lothian
Join geologist Angus Miller for a traverse of this beautiful stretch of East Lothian coast that takes us through the remains of several volcanoes, telling a story of moving magma and exploding vents.
Date: May 24, 2008
Venue: St Baldred's Cradle
Bring good footwear, warm and waterproof clothing and lunch. Start Time: 10.00am Duration: 5 hrs Cost: £10 Wheelchair access: no URL: http://www.geowalks.co.uk
Drop in event: no Event ID 309
Arran Dinosaurs Lecture
An illustrated talk on dinosaurs from Scotland and strange footprints on Arran. Did dinosaur walk on Arran? Come and find out for yourself.
Join SNH to discover rocks that show Scotland was once a desertclose to the Equator and was nearly torn apart 60 million years ago,when the North Atlantic Ocean formed.
Date: May 17, 2008
Venue: Meet: Kildonan Village Hall
Part of the Arran Wildlife festival. To book call Brodick Tourist Information Centre on 01770 303 776.
Start Time: 2.00pm Duration: 2 hrs Cost: £1.50 booking fee per person Wheelchair access: no URL: http://www.arranwildlife.co.uk/
Drop in event: no Event ID 301
Geology of Arran: Talk and
Discover Arran’s geology and landscape with SNH, followed by a hands-on look at rocks, fossils and maps – you can even bring one for
identification. No prior knowledge required.
Date: May 17, 2008
Venue: Blackwaterfoot Lodge, Isle of Arran
Part of the Arran Wildlife Festival. Free glass of wine with dinner if booked with Blackwaterfoot Lodge in advance on 01770 860202, mentioning talk. Start Time: 5.30pm Duration: 1.5 hrs Cost: FREE Wheelchair access: yes URL: http://www.arranwildlife.co.uk/
Drop in event: yes Event ID 302
Roslin Glen Geodiversity
The aim of the excursion is to see Upper Carboniferous sedimentary strata (Passage and Upper Limestone formations) dominated by cross bedded river-lain sandstones, and to gain an understanding of the active processes that continue to shape the incised valley and gorge of the River North Esk including active areas of landslip.
Date: May 17, 2008
Venue: Roslin Glen
Bring good footwear, warm and waterproof clothing and lunch. Start Time: 9.30am Duration: 6 hrs Cost: free Wheelchair access: no URL: http://www.edinburghgeolsoc.org
Drop in event: no Event ID 320
North Newton Geology Walk, Arran
Walk with SNH in the footsteps of the famous Scottish geologistJames Hutton for a visit to the site that led to the laying of the
founding principles of geological science.
Date: May 15, 2008
Venue: Meet: South Newton road end. (Parking very limited )
Part of the Arran Wildlife Festival. To book call Brodick Tourist Information Centre on 01770 303 776 Start Time: 10.00am Duration: 2.5 hrs Cost: £1.50 booking fee per person Wheelchair access: no URL: http://www.arranwildlife.co.uk/
Drop in event: no Event ID 300
Corrie Shore Geology Walk, Arran
With SNH, explore the layers of rock along the coast at Corrie that record the amazing evidence of Scotland’s journey across the Equator around 330 million years ago. Some roadside walking.
Date: May 14, 2008
Venue: Meet: Outside the Corrie Hotel
Part of the Arran Wildlife Festival. To book call Brodick Tourist Information Centre on 01770 303 776. Start Time: 2.00pm Duration: 3 hrs Cost: £1.50 booking fee per person Wheelchair access: no URL: http://www.arranwildlife.co.uk/
Drop in event: no Event ID 299
Intro to the Geology of Mull & Iona
A gentle introduction to the geology of these islands for visitors during "Wildlife Week". The talk consists of an illustrated slide show. Not too technical - suitable for all levels.
This excursion will observe the different rock types that are found in the area, and the effects of glaciation. The route will take in the summit of Blackford Hill and Agassiz’s rock, returning via Blackford Pond. Walking distance will be about 4 km on grass and on gravel paths.
Date: May 14, 2008
Venue: Blackford Hill
Bring good footwear, warm and waterproof clothing. Start Time: 7.00pm Duration: 2 hrs Cost: free Wheelchair access: no URL: http://www.edinburghgeolsoc.org
Drop in event: no Event ID 325
Intro to the Geology of Mull & Iona
A gentle introduction to the geology of these islands for visitors during "Wildlife Week". The talk consists of an illustrated slide show. Not too technical - suitable for all levels.
Date: May 07, 2008
Venue: Isle of Mull Hotel
Note: Talk will be repeated on the 14th May, so if you miss it the first time you will get another chance! Start Time: 8.00pm Duration: 2 hrs Cost: £4 suggested donation Wheelchair access: yes URL: http://www.mullgeology.com
Drop in event: yes Event ID 305
Dinosaurs in Scotland
Discover Scotland's Jurassic past. Did you know that there were dinosaurs living in Scotland 170 million years ago? New discoveries and more....
Date: April 26, 2008
Venue: Scottish Seabird Centre, North Berwick
See website for details or contact the SBC. Start Time: 12.00pm Duration: 0.5 hrs Cost: Admission applies £7.95 (5.95; children £4.50; under 4s free Wheelchair access: yes URL: http://www.seabird.org/events.asp
Drop in event: no Event ID 306
Dinosaurs in Scotland
Discover Scotland's Jurassic past. Did you know that there were dinosaurs living in Scotland 170 million years ago? New discoveries and more....
Date: April 26, 2008
Venue: Scottish Seabird Centre, North Berwick
See website for details or contact the SBC. Start Time: 2.00pm Duration: 0.5 hrs Cost: Admission applies £7.95 (5.95; children £4.50; under 4s free Wheelchair access: yes URL: http://www.seabird.org/events.asp
Drop in event: no Event ID 307
North Newton Geology Walk, Arran
Walk with SNH in the footsteps of the famous Scottish geologist James Hutton for a visit to the site that led to the laying of the
founding principles of geological science.
Date: March 12, 2008
Venue: Meet: South Newton road end. (Parking very limited )
Part of the Arran Wildlife Festival. To book call Brodick Tourist Information Centre on 01770 303 776.
Start Time: 10.00am Duration: 1.5 hrs Cost: £1.50 booking fee per person Wheelchair access: no URL: http://www.arranwildlife.co.uk/
Drop in event: no Event ID 303
Geowalk at the Water of Leith
Edinburgh's river has a varied character, reflecting the underlying rock and dramatic episodes of erosion associated with the melting of glacial ice. This short walk explores the river between Stockbridge and the Dean Bridge.
The shape of the coastline here is controlled by the combination of sedimentary rocks and dolerite, which has formed from the intrusion of magma into the older sedimentary rocks. This walk along the coast to the west of Gullane will include dolerite headlands and sandy bays where the softer rocks have eroded away.
Ever wanted to journey to the centre of a real volcano? This is your chance; touch lava flows hundreds of millions of years old and marvel at our magma. We can even throw in a trip to the beach - all within Holyrood Park. Suitable for 8+ years. Under 18's must be accompanied by an adult.
Date: October 28, 2007
Venue: Holyrood Park
Meet at the Holyrood Park Information Centre (the lodge near the Scottish Parliament). Sturdy footwear and booking essential (phone 0131 652 8150). Start Time: 1.00pm Duration: 2 hrs Cost: Free Wheelchair access: no URL: http://www.historic-scotland.gov.uk/index/rangerservice/rsevents.htm
Drop in event: no Event ID 255
Geology Classes
The Geology of Mull and Iona - weekly night classes and Saturday field trips
A Geological Journey through Mull & Iona - an illustrated slide show and talk
Date: October 10, 2007
Venue: An Tobar, Tobermory
Start Time: 8.00pm Duration: 2 hrs Cost: £2 Wheelchair access: yes Drop in event: yes Event ID 296
Geowalk at North Berwick Beach
A volcanic delight! The rocks on North Berwick's shore are almost all the result of volcanic activity, and erosion has stripped away the layers to allow us to walk through the volcanoes and study their complexities.
Night class - find out about the geology of Mull and Iona, the classroom based "virtual field trip" with real field trips as well!
Date: October 01, 2007 Until January 31, 2008
Venue: Tobermory High School
Details still tbc - check web site for more info. Course may be run twice Start Time: 7.30pm Duration: 2 hrs Cost: tba Wheelchair access: yes URL: http://www.mullgeology.com/education.html
Drop in event: no Event ID 295
Geowalk at Oldhamstocks Burn
The eastern end of the Lammermuir Hills is made of a thick layer of conglomerate, laid down by vast rivers in Devonian times. Recent erosion by ice and water has left fantastic gorges and valleys and plenty of exposed rock.
Date: September 29, 2007
Venue: Oldhamstocks Burn, East Lothian
Please wear appropriate walking shoes and weather proof clothing.
Start Time: 10.00am Duration: 5 hrs Cost: £10 (conc £7, age 11-18 £5) Wheelchair access: no URL: http://www.geowalks.co.uk
Drop in event: no Event ID 251
British Geological Survey Open Day
For one day a year, the BGS opens it doors to the public. Come and explore the work of the survey and get hands-on with fun-filled activities. See displays and demonstrations and chat to the staff. Programme of illustrated talks throughout the day.
Date: September 29, 2007
Venue: BGS, Murchison House, West Mains Road,Edinburgh EH9 3LA
A demonstration of dry stone walling by members of the Dry Stone Walling Association. Members will, in the course of the day, build a permanent feature at or near the entrance of he British Geological Survey, HQ, Murchison House, Edinburgh.
Date: September 29, 2007
Venue: British Geological Survey, Murchison House, Edinburgh
Event to be held during the course of the BGS open day. Leaflets, books and further information on dry stone walling from members of the association Start Time: 10.00am Duration: 7 hrs Cost: free Wheelchair access: yes URL: http://www.bgs.ac.uk or www.dswa.org.uk
Drop in event: yes Event ID 278
All Aboard the Skylark!
Join the Highland Council Ranger for a walk along a path on the trackbed of a former marble quarry railway where the tiny steam engine 'Skylark' operated. We investigate the old marble quarries at the end of the line before returning to Broadford by our outward route.
Date: September 25, 2007
Venue: Meet at the parking area 1km south of Broadford (on the B808
Dr John Faithfull, Curator of Mineralogy and Petrology at the Hunterian Museum talks about geology and surrealism and the strange story of Hugh Miller’s hammer...
Date: September 25, 2007
Venue: Hunterian Museum
Part of the Tuesday Lunchtime talk series at the Hunterian Museum. Start Time: 12.45pm Duration: 0.1 hrs Cost: FREE Wheelchair access: yes URL: http://www.hunterian.gla.ac.uk:443/museum/whatsOn.php?pg=talk
Drop in event: yes Event ID 274
Scotland's Journey & Science Through The Window
Lochaber Geopark are hosting two continuing professional development workshops for teachers, linked to 5-14 Environmental Studies. Hands-on group based activities based on the science of the Earth, integrating Materials from Earth and People and Place. Free, relevant resources - rock-kit, map, CD. Activities within the workshop could also be used to explore the topics of sustainability and biodiversity as proposed in ‘A Curriculum for Excellence’ and encourage the development of ‘responsible citizens’ who understand the science that shapes the environment.
Date: September 25, 2007
Venue: An Clachan, Lochaber Rural Complex
Places need to be booked - closing date 20th September. Open to all teachers, probationers and student teachers within Scotland. Contact can provide more detailed information on workshop content and curriculum links. Start Time: 1.00pm Duration: 4.5 hrs Cost: Free to teachers Wheelchair access: yes Drop in event: no Event ID 293
Edinburgh City Centre Rocks
Walk across ancient lava flows and discover the rocks that shape Edinburgh and tell stories of the city's past. Capture the flavour of Scotland's unique geological diversity in collections of rock in the city centre.
A great introduction to some of Fife's finest geology, the section of coast south of St Andrews includes some beautiful coloured sandstone and the famous "rock and spindle" volcanic vent. A circular walk from the town centre.
Date: September 23, 2007
Venue: St Andrews, Fife
Please wear appropriate walking shoes and weather proof clothing.
Start Time: 10.00am Duration: 5 hrs Cost: £10 (conc £7, age 11-18 £5) Wheelchair access: no URL: http://www.geowalks.co.uk
Drop in event: no Event ID 250
Fire and Ice and All Things Nice
Guided walk looking at the formation of Glencoe through volcanic activity and glaciation
The conference will feature lectures by leading specialists in the geology of the Devonian, through the tetrapods to the reptiles of the Permo-Triassic with the emphasis on new knowledge and NE Scotland. It is intended the presentations will be accessible and stimulating for specialist and general natural history enthusiast alike. The second day will be based around related displays in Elgin Museum and an outdoor field trip.
Date: September 22, 2007 Until September 23, 2007
Venue: Elgin Town Hall and Elgin Museum
For further information, contact Janet Trythall (Coordinator) at home via email or telephone, or via Elgin Museum (01343 543675) Start Time: 9.00am Duration: TBC hrs Cost: TBC Wheelchair access: yes URL: http://www.elginmuseum.org.uk
Drop in event: no Event ID 223
Sea to Sand, Moray Society Annual Conference 2007
Geology conference focusing on new knowledge and NE Scotland. Lectures from leading geologists on Saturday and special exhibitions in Elgin Museum and field trips on Sunday. Aimed at both the specialist geologist and the general natural history enthusiast.
Date: September 22, 2007 Until September 23, 2007
Venue: Elgin Town Hall and Elgin Museum, Moray
For booking leaflet or further information contact Coordinator or Elgin Museum 01343 543675, curator@elginmuseum.org.uk Start Time: 9.00am Duration: all day hrs Cost: £25, £20 members of Moray Society, £15 students and ES40 Wheelchair access: yes URL: http://www.elginmuseum.org.uk
Drop in event: no Event ID 257
Hidden Geology
A guided walk to Coire Gabhail, the hanging valley reputed to be used by the MacDonalds to hide their stolen cattle at the time of the Glencoe Massacre
Join the Highland Council Ranger for a walk into Loch na Creitheach with the dramatic SW ridge of Bla Bheinn towering above, then on down to the fertile plain of Camasunary with magnificent views of the Black Cuillin.
Date: September 19, 2007
Venue: Meet at the Camasunary track car park, Kilmarie, Isle of Sky
Bring a packed lunch, walking boots and waterproofs. Start Time: 11.00am Duration: 5 hrs Cost: Donations accepted Wheelchair access: no URL: http://www.highland.gov.uk
Drop in event: yes Event ID 227
'Science Through The Window'
Continuing professional development workshop for teachers, linked to 5-14 Environmental Studies. Hands-on group based activities based on the science of the Earth, integrating Materials from Earth and People and Place. Free workshop CD-Rom. Activities within the workshop could also be used to explore the topics of sustainability and biodiversity as proposed in ‘A Curriculum for Excellence’ and encourage the development of ‘responsible citizens’ who understand the science that shapes the environment. *Content different to Scotland’s Journey*
Date: September 19, 2007
Venue: Kings Buildings, University of Edinburgh, EH9 3JW
Places need to be booked - closing date 12th September. Open to all teachers, probationers and student teachers within Scotland. Contact can provide more detailed information on workshop content and curriculum links. Start Time: 4.00pm Duration: 2 hrs Cost: £5.00 Wheelchair access: yes Drop in event: no Event ID 261
Faking It: Surprises from the Bishop Collection
Dr Sally-Anne Coupar, Curator of Archaeology at the Hunterian Museum talks about the Bishop Collection and some surprising aspects of its contents.
Date: September 18, 2007
Venue: Hunterian Museum
Part of the Tuesday Lunchtime talk series at the Hunterian Museum. Start Time: 12.45pm Duration: 0.1 hrs Cost: FREE Wheelchair access: yes URL: http://www.hunterian.gla.ac.uk:443/museum/whatsOn.php?pg=talk
Drop in event: yes Event ID 275
Glasgow's Fossil Forest
Fossil Grove is the site of an ancient Carboniferous forest. Now that it has re-opened for the summer you can inspect these amazing stone tree stumps for yourself (Thursdays - Mondays 9.45 - 4.45).
And on Sunday 16 September geologists from Glasgow University and Glasgow Museums will be there to explain the formation of the trees 325 million years ago and how they were preserved. So come along and hear the exciting story.
Date: September 16, 2007
Venue: Fossil Grove, Victoria Park
One of the World's first examples of Geological Site Conservation. Start Time: 1.00pm Duration: 2 hrs Cost: free Wheelchair access: yes URL: http://www.geologyglasgow.org.uk
Drop in event: yes Event ID 272
Dob's Linn fossil hunt
A coach excursion to Dob's Linn, Moffat, to investigate the rocks and fossils which led Charles Lapworth to interpret the complex geology of the Southern Uplands.
Date: September 15, 2007
Venue: St Andrews to Dumfriesshire
Meet at Petheram Bridge car park, St. Andrews. Advanced booking essential. Warm and weather-proof clothing, and stout walking boots essential. Rough walking involved. Bring packed lunch. Start Time: 9.00am Duration: 9 hrs Cost: £12.00 Wheelchair access: no Drop in event: no Event ID 254
GLASGOW’S ROCKY FOUNDATIONS
What lies beneath your own home? The rocks and minerals beneath Glasgow fuelled the industrial revolution that made Glasgow great. What are these rocks and what else lies unseen beneath the tarmac, the houses and the grassy parks? Members of the Geological Society of Glasgow will help visitors to the Glasgow Science Centre to uncover the rocky foundations of the city and its surroundings.
Date: September 15, 2007
Venue: Glasgow Science Centre, 50 Pacific Quay, Glasgow G51 1EA
Explore how natural forces and human activities have shaped the landscape of the Howe of Cromar on this 10 mile circular walk. The route includes visits to Tomnaverie Stone Circle and Culsh Soutterrain (Earth House) en route to the summit of Pittenderich, before returning to Tarland. This event is also part of Scottish Archaeology Month.
Date: September 15, 2007
Venue: Tarland Square, Tarland
Bring walking boots, waterproofs and a packed lunch. Start Time: 10.00am Duration: 6 hrs Cost: Free Wheelchair access: no URL: http://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk
Drop in event: no Event ID 266
On the Miners Trail
Walk the route of the old iron mine railway on Raasay, past the remains of the kilns and hopper to No 1 Mine. We return along the 'Burma Road' to Inverarish, once housing Prisoners of War who were drafted in to work the mines between 1914 and 1918.
Date: September 14, 2007
Venue: Meet at Suisnish Pier, Raasay
Booking essential - call 01471 822774. Bring a packed lunch, walking boots and waterproofs. Start Time: 10.45pm Duration: hrs Cost: Free Wheelchair access: no URL: http://www.highland.gov.uk
Drop in event: no Event ID 226
Lapworth Lecture
A public lecture about the life and work of Charles Lapworth, palaeontologist extraordinaire, will be delivered by Emeritus Professor Euan Clarkson. While working as a teacher of English (1875-1881) at Madras College, St. Andrews, the local secondary school, Lapworth carried out his seminal work on the interpretation of the complex rocks of the Southern Uplands based on a detailed study of fossil graptolites.
Date: September 14, 2007
Venue: St. Andrews University
Lect. Theatre A, Physics Building, North Haugh Start Time: 8.00pm Duration: 1.5 hrs Cost: free Wheelchair access: yes Drop in event: yes Event ID 253
7th European Geopark Conference
7th European Geopark Network Open Conference in Scotland. Landscape & People: Earth Heritage, Culture & Economy.
Key Conference Themes:
1. Discoveries in Earth Sciences: Current & Historical Research
2. Cultural Landscapes: Linking Culture, Geology & Environment
3. Making an Impact: Geoparks & Economy
4. Sustainable Tourism: Challenges & Experiences
5. Environmental Priorities: Models for Working Landscapes
6. Interpreting our Environment: Global Best Practice
7. Traditional Agriculture in the Geoparks: Tactics for Survival
Date: September 13, 2007 Until September 17, 2007
Venue: The 7th European Geopark Conference will be held in the Macp
Post conference fieldtrips can be seen at http://www.northwest-highlands-geopark.org.uk/conference/programme.html Start Time: 9.00am Duration: hrs Cost: £300 (€445), £125 per day and £200 for 2 days Wheelchair access: yes URL: http://www.northwest-highlands-geopark.org.uk/conference/introduction.html
Drop in event: no Event ID 263
Scotland's Journey
Continuing professional development workshop for teachers, linked to 5-14 Environmental Studies. Hands-on group based activities based on the science of the Earth, integrating Materials from Earth and People and Place. Free, relevant resources - rock-kit, map, CD. Activities within the workshop could also be used to explore the topics of sustainability and biodiversity as proposed in ‘A Curriculum for Excellence’ and encourage the development of ‘responsible citizens’ who understand the science that shapes the environment.
Date: September 12, 2007
Venue: Kings Buildings, University of Edinburgh, EH9 3JW
Places need to be booked - closing date 5th September.
Open to all teachers, probationers and student teachers within Scotland.
Contact can provide more detailed information on workshop content and curriculum links. Start Time: 4.00pm Duration: 2 hrs Cost: £5.00 Wheelchair access: yes Drop in event: no Event ID 259
After the Ice Age
The ice-moulded landscapes of the Cuillin are some of the best of their kind in Britain. Come and explore the geology and wildlife of this dramatic area. Our route takes us from Glen Brittle via Eas Mor, an impressive waterfall, past Loch Fhir-bhallaich and up into Coire Lagan itself.
Date: September 11, 2007
Venue: Meet at the car park at Glen Brittle campsite, Isle of Skye
Bring a packed lunch, walking boots and waterproofs. Start Time: 11.00am Duration: 5 hrs Cost: Donations accepted Wheelchair access: no URL: http://www.highland.gov.uk
Drop in event: yes Event ID 225
Back Garden Fossils
Dr Neil Clark, Curator of Palaeontology at the Hunterian Museum talks about fossils found in the back Garden.
Date: September 11, 2007
Venue: Hunterian Museum
Part of the Tuesday Lunchtime talk series at the Hunterian Museum. Start Time: 12.45pm Duration: 0.1 hrs Cost: FREE Wheelchair access: yes URL: http://www.hunterian.gla.ac.uk:443/museum/whatsOn.php?pg=talk
Drop in event: yes Event ID 273
Return of the Rock Doctors
Did you pick up an interesting rock over the holidays? Do you have a strange rock in your garden and want to know what it is? Why not test the Rock Doctors at the Hunterian Museum? You never know what you might have found!
Date: September 10, 2007 Until September 14, 2007
Venue: Hunterian Museum
If you can't take it to the Museum, why not send a picture with an email to nclark@museum.gla.ac.uk Start Time: 9.30am Duration: 6 hrs Cost: FREE Wheelchair access: yes Drop in event: yes Event ID 294
Fire and Ice and All Things Nice
Guided walk looking at the formation of Glencoe through volcanic activity and glaciation
Expect to see a glint of Scottish silver! Panning is an unusual method of extracting silver, but quite successful. Try your hand at panning and find your own piece of Jacobite history. The silver, first found here in 1714, is said to be the purest in the United Kingdom. It earned the Erskine Family nearly £430,000 worth of silver per week at its height.
Date: September 08, 2007 Until September 09, 2007
Venue: Woodhill car park, Alva
Please wear suitable outdoor clothing and boots (wellies preferred). Limited to 14 participants. Bring your own gold pan if you want, but pans will be provided.
Start Time: 10.00am Duration: 2 hrs Cost: Wheelchair access: no Drop in event: no Event ID 264
Glencoe Rocks
Fun stuff for kids
Date: September 08, 2007
Venue: Glencoe Visitor Centre
Booking essential Start Time: 11.00am Duration: 1 hour hrs Cost: £3 Wheelchair access: yes Drop in event: no Event ID 267
Go with the flow (banded rhyolite)
Guided walk to the Queen's Cairn in Glencoe for fantastic views and fabulous geology
We follow the line of the diatomite railway from Lealt to Loch Cuithir. A rich growth of diatoms in this loch caused the formation of diatomite. Between 1887 and 1959 these deposits were mined. Come along to find out more.
Date: September 05, 2007
Venue: Lealt car park, Trotternish, Isle of Skye
Bring a packed lunch, walking boots and waterproofs. Start Time: 11.00am Duration: 4.5 hrs Cost: Donations accepted Wheelchair access: no URL: http://www.highland.gov.uk
Drop in event: yes Event ID 224
Half Life - Journey into the Neolithic
HALF LIFE is a major new landscape work and the first co-production between renowned innovators NVA and the National Theatre of Scotland. Staged around Kilmartin Glen, Argyll, one of the world’s richest prehistoric regions, HALF LIFE offers day and night experiences which reveal the dark but inspiring mindset of Scotland’s early Neolithic inhabitants. By day, you are invited to explore atmospheric installations based around key archaeological sites. In the evening, a powerful outdoor production will be staged in a forest, delving into early beliefs that still resonate through the rock carvings and monuments that define this ancient landscape.
Tickets for this unique event are on sale now.
Date: September 04, 2007 Until September 16, 2007
Venue: Argyll (various)
Please visit www.halflife.org.uk for more information and to book online or alternatively call 0131 473 2056 to book by phone. Start Time: 8.30pm Duration: various hrs Cost: £20 / £12 concs Wheelchair access: no URL: http://www.halflife.org.uk
Drop in event: no Event ID 262
Whisky and Resistance
Michael Given from the University of Glasgow Department of Archaeology talks about whisky and resistance and the archaeology of illicit whisky distilling.
Date: September 04, 2007
Venue: Hunterian Museum
Part of the Tuesday Lunchtime talk series at the Hunterian Museum. Start Time: 12.45pm Duration: 0.1 hrs Cost: FREE Wheelchair access: yes URL: http://www.hunterian.gla.ac.uk:443/museum/whatsOn.php?pg=talk
Drop in event: yes Event ID 276
Gold panning
Learn to pan for gold at Tyndrum, Perthshire
We organize half day, and full day trips panning for genuine gold in the hills in Perthshire and further a-field. With expert tuition and instruction, we will teach you the methods and techniques you need to know to find your own gold.
Operating tours and excursions from April until September at very reasonable rates great for families and anyone wanting real relaxation.
All equipment is provided except footwear.
So why not join us on the streams and rivers of Perthshire and Scotland for a profitable day out!
Take some of Scotland home with you - hopefully a big bit!
Date: September 01, 2007 Until October 01, 2007
Venue: Tyndrum
own wellies are essential, lunches can be provided Start Time: 9.00am Duration: 3 hrs Cost: £20pp Wheelchair access: no URL: http://www.goldpanningscotland.com/
Drop in event: no Event ID 260
Geowalk at St Baldred's Cradle
A traverse of this beautiful stretch of East Lothian coast takes us through the remains of several volcanoes, telling a story of moving magma and exploding vents.
The Campsie Hills are part of extensive lava flows formed in the west of Scotland during early Carboniferous times. As we walk up Campsie Glen and into the hills we begin on sedimentary rocks formed before the lava, and climb through various lava flows.
Date: August 26, 2007
Venue: Campsie Glen, Glasgow
Please wear appropriate walking shoes and weather proof clothing.
Start Time: 10.00am Duration: 5 hrs Cost: £10 (conc £7, age 11-18 £5) Wheelchair access: no URL: http://www.geowalks.co.uk
Drop in event: no Event ID 249
Geowalk at North Pentland Hills
The Pentlands are made from various igneous rocks that formed during volcanic eruptions in Devonian times. These resistant rocks have withstood erosion to create a varied range of hills. We will traverse the northern Pentland Hills from Torphin to Hillend.
Date: August 12, 2007
Venue: Pentland Hills, Edinburgh
Please wear appropriate walking shoes and weather proof clothing.
Start Time: 10.00am Duration: 5 hrs Cost: £10 (conc £7, age 11-18 £5) Wheelchair access: no URL: http://www.geowalks.co.uk
Drop in event: no Event ID 248
Geowalk at St Abb's Head
This stunning cliff-top walk takes us across andesite lava flows, and some of the Iapetus Ocean sediments that are common across the Southern Uplands.
Date: June 24, 2007
Venue: St Abb's Head, Borders
Please wear appropriate walking shoes and weather proof clothing.
Start Time: 10.00am Duration: 5 hrs Cost: £10 (conc £7, age 11-18 £5) Wheelchair access: no URL: http://www.geowalks.co.uk
Drop in event: no Event ID 247
Geowalk at Siccar Point
The hidden gem of Scottish geology, where ancient rocks are laid bare and you can stare into "the abyss of time". James Hutton found proof here to support his theory of an ancient earth - evidence still clearly visible over 200 years later.
Date: June 09, 2007
Venue: Siccar Point, Borders
Please wear appropriate walking shoes and weather proof clothing.
Start Time: 10.00am Duration: 5 hrs Cost: £10 (conc £7, age 11-18 £5) Wheelchair access: no URL: http://www.geowalks.co.uk
Drop in event: no Event ID 246
Geowalk at Cramond Island
Explore Cramond Island at low tide, and find out about the varied geology of the other Firth of Forth islands, all formed from durable igneous rock.
The craggy headland of Belhaven and Dunbar exists because of resistant volcanic rock. During the Carboniferous Period, there were several volcanoes here - now erosion has exposed their roots, giving us a view of the underground complexities that accompany surface eruptions.
Find out how the landscape of these islands has been shaped by millions of years of geological processes and find out how the process is still continuing today!
Date: May 08, 2007
Venue: Isle of Mull Hotel Craignure
Illustrated talk Start Time: 8.00pm Duration: 2 hrs Cost: £3 Wheelchair access: yes Drop in event: yes Event ID 256
Geowalk at Yellow Craig
The beautiful sandy beaches of this stretch of East Lothian's coast are surrounded by a variety of igneous rock, the result of varied volcanic activity in the Carboniferous Period.
Stroll along a delightful part of the Fife coastal path, starting on the contorted sedimentary rocks of St Monans and finishing with some of Elie's volcanoes.
Date: April 22, 2007
Venue: Elie, Fife
Please wear appropriate walking shoes and weather proof clothing.
Start Time: 10.00am Duration: 5 hrs Cost: £10 (conc £7, age 11-18 £5) Wheelchair access: no URL: http://www.geowalks.co.uk
Drop in event: no Event ID 245
Geowalk at Tatallon Castle
Explore the rough coastline around Tantallon Castle, the site of numerous volcanic vents during Carboniferous times, now eroded to form spectacular cliffs of red and green tuff.
Date: March 25, 2007
Venue: Tantallon Castle, East Lothian
Please wear appropriate walking shoes and weather proof clothing.
Start Time: 10.00am Duration: 5 hrs Cost: £10 (conc £7, age 11-18 £5) Wheelchair access: no URL: http://www.geowalks.co.uk
Drop in event: no Event ID 244
Arthur's Seat, the Dark Side
Arthur's Seat, Scotland's most famous volcano, is well known and climbed by hundreds of people a week. But there are some parts the casual visitor never sees ... come and explore the dark side.
Date: March 11, 2007
Venue: Arthur's Seat, Edinburgh
A National Science and Engineering Week event. Please wear appropriate walking shoes and weather proof clothing. Start Time: 10.00am Duration: 3 hrs Cost: £7 (age 11-18 £5) Wheelchair access: no URL: http://www.geowalks.co.uk
Drop in event: no Event ID 232
James Hutton and the Philosopher's Stone
The founder of modern geology used a piece of rock at Salisbury Crags as evidence to support his theory of an ancient earth - discover Hutton's story and the Philosopher's Stone that gave the Earth (almost) eternal life. A family walk, suitable for all.
Date: March 11, 2007
Venue: Arthur's Seat, Edinburgh
A National Science and Engineering Week event. Please wear appropriate walking shoes and weather proof clothing. Start Time: 2.00pm Duration: 3 hrs Cost: £7 (age 11-18 £5) Wheelchair access: no URL: http://www.geowalks.co.uk
Drop in event: no Event ID 233
Geowalk at the Bathgate Hills
This quiet corner of West Lothian, between Bathgate and Linlithgow, hosts a range of interesting features, including fossil coral reefs, silver mines and a unique geological viewpoint.
Date: March 10, 2007
Venue: Bathgate Hills, West Lothian
Please wear appropriate walking shoes and weather proof clothing.
Start Time: 10.00am Duration: 5 hrs Cost: £10 (conc £7, age 11-18 £5) Wheelchair access: no URL: http://www.geowalks.co.uk
Drop in event: no Event ID 243
Geowalk at Traprain Law
One of this area's most impressive pieces of rock, Traprain Law is a laccolith, a mushroom-shaped intrusion that deformed layers of sedimentary rock as it squeezed in close to the surface.
Night classes (Wednesdays) and field trips (Saturdays) in the Isle of Mull.
Part of the Argyll College night class program
Date: February 21, 2007 Until March 31, 2007
Venue: Tobermory, Mull
Please book in advance. Start Time: 7.00pm Duration: 2 hrs Cost: tba Wheelchair access: yes URL: http://www.mullgeology.com
Drop in event: no Event ID 252
Geowalk at Roslin Glen
Explore the geology of Rosslyn Chapel and the nearby glen, a picturesque gorge with high sandstone cliffs. The sandstone forms a thick coal-free horizon within the Midlothian coal field.
A quiet stretch of East Lothian's coast, where a range of sedimentary rock layers are exposed, telling the story of warm seas and huge rivers during the Carboniferous Period.
Being held in Tobermory, Isle of Mull. Through the Argyll College evening class programme, classes taught by James Westland. 7:00 9:00 on Wednesday evenings at the Tobermory Learning Centre. Field trips on Saturday mornings.
Date: October 25, 2006 Until December 16, 2006
Venue: Tobermory
Times and places to be announced. Start Time: 7.00pm Duration: 2 hrs Cost: check with Argyll College Wheelchair access: yes URL: http://www.mullgeology.com
Drop in event: yes Event ID 222
Locked In Rock Family Activity Time
Join in the family geology fun. Search for microfossils, build a mountain, try prehistoric cave paint and see a volcano erupt.
Date: September 30, 2006
Venue: Perth Museum & Art Gallery
Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult Start Time: 1.30pm Duration: 2 hrs Cost: free Wheelchair access: yes Drop in event: yes Event ID 196
Get to Grips with Mountain Sculpture
New research shows the Cairngorms are much older than previously believed. Come and see the results of all that work.
Date: September 30, 2006
Venue: Meet @ Cairngorm Ranger centre
Booking essential. Bring lunch. Max. 10 people. Start Time: 10.30am Duration: 5.5 hrs Cost: Free Wheelchair access: no Drop in event: no Event ID 216
The Geology of Mull and Iona
An evening talk with slides to introduce the geology of Mull and Iona. With James Westland. The programme will not be too technical but will provide the summer visitor and interested locals with an overview.
Date: September 27, 2006
Venue: Tobermory Parish Church Hall, Mull
Run in conjunction with Argyll College UHI, as an introduction for students enrolling on the winter night classes in geology which start in October Start Time: 8.00pm Duration: 2 hrs Cost: tba Wheelchair access: yes Drop in event: yes Event ID 179
Rock Around Banff & Whitehills
As part of the Scottish Geology Festival, join us as we discover the fascinating geology around Banff and Whitehills. Parts of this walk may involve scrambling over rocks, which will be slippery, and access over some areas may be difficult.
Date: September 23, 2006
Venue: Banff & Whitehills
Good sturdy walking boots are essential, as is warm waterproof clothing. Start Time: 10.00am Duration: To be conf hrs Cost: Free Wheelchair access: no Drop in event: no Event ID 159
Geology At The Gyle
Take time out from your shopping to meet members of the Edinburgh Geological Society and find out about the fascinating world of geology and building stones.
• Look at – and touch – a wealth of rocks, minerals and fossils
• Use magnifiers for a closer look
• Test your skills of observation with the rock-matching game
• Colour in pictures of fossils
• Take a tour of the Gyle building stones using our informative leaflet
There’s something for all ages and it’s all FREE!
A circular tour of the Isle of Mull to look at the geology. With James Westland
Date: September 23, 2006
Venue: Salen, Isle of Mull
Will involve a little rough walking on the shore at Gribun and a visit to Craig Quarry (disused) Start Time: 12.00pm Duration: 4 hrs Cost: tba Wheelchair access: no Drop in event: no Event ID 180
Tracking dinosaurs in Scotland
Field excursion to look at dinosaur remains on the Isle of Skye. If the weather permits, huge dinosaur footprints at An Corran indicate that large meat eating dinosaurs roamed the Isle of Skye in the Middle Jurassic.
Date: September 23, 2006
Venue: An Corran, Staffin, Isle of Skye
A visit to the Staffin Museum may follow. Own transport required. Start Time: 2.00pm Duration: 2 hrs Cost: free Wheelchair access: yes Drop in event: yes Event ID 182
Get to Grips with Mountain Sculpture
New research shows the Cairngorms are much older than previously believed. Come and see the results of all that work.
Date: September 23, 2006
Venue: Meet @ Cairngorms Ranger centre
Booking essential. Bring lunch. Max. 10 people Start Time: 10.30am Duration: 5.5 hrs Cost: Free Wheelchair access: no Drop in event: no Event ID 215
Arran Rocks
Arran's story goes back almost a billion years, and the island is justly famous as an ideal introduction to the study of rocks. A short course ideal for anyone with an interest in Scotland's rocks and landscapes.
Date: September 22, 2006 Until September 24, 2006
Venue: Arran
cost includes transport on Arran, bunkhouse accommodation and food. Start Time: 5.00pm Duration: 2 days hrs Cost: £120 Wheelchair access: no URL: http://www.geowalks.co.uk
Drop in event: no Event ID 210
Tracking dinosaurs in Scotland
An illustrated talk on the fascinating, and extremely rare, fossil dinosaurs from the Isle of Skye. A comparison will be made with the dinosaurs of Wyoming USA.
Date: September 20, 2006
Venue: Tigh na Sgire Hall, Portree
There will also be a field excursion to look at dinosaur remains at An Corran on Saturday 23rd September at 2pm. Start Time: 7.30pm Duration: 1.5 hrs Cost: £3 Wheelchair access: yes Drop in event: yes Event ID 181
A Railway on Raasay-Suisnish Pier to No 1 Mine, Raasay
Walk the 7km route of the old iron mine railway track, past the remains of the kilns and hopper to No 1 Mine. Return along the 'Burma Road' and through Inverarish, once housing Prisoners of War who were drafted in to work the mines between 1914 and 1918.
Date: September 20, 2006
Venue: Suisnish Pier, Raasay. Grid reference: NG 555 342
Please bring appropriate food, clothing and boots. Take the 10.30am ferry from Sconser. Return to Skye via the 3.45pm ferry.
Start Time: 10.30am Duration: 5.5 hrs Cost: Free Wheelchair access: no Drop in event: yes Event ID 212
The limestone scenery of Inchnadamph
Grade B. Navigate through the ancient limestone landscape of this national nature reserve, past secret caves full of stalactites and dramatic fault lines that create dramatic waterfalls and dry river beds. The mysteries of Inchnadamph will be revealed. Total 9km. Bring packed lunch. Led by Assynt Ranger Service, Highland Council.
Date: September 19, 2006
Venue: Inchnadamph car park (NC251 217)
Organised by the Assynt Ranger Service in association with Geopark 2006 (North West Highlands Geopark) Start Time: 11.00am Duration: 5 hrs Cost: Free Wheelchair access: no Drop in event: yes Event ID 209
The Scottish Diamond that Wasn't: A 100-Year Wild Goose Chase … or not?
A 10 minute lunchtime talk in the Hunterian Museum. Given by our expert curator Dr John Faithfull. Are reports of diamonds in Scotland true? Come at 12:45 and find out!
Date: September 19, 2006
Venue: Hunterian Museum, University Avenue
Dr Faithfull is the Mineralogy Curator at the Hunterian and has researched the Scottish Diamond. This is an opportunity not to be missed. Start Time: 12.30pm Duration: 0.25 hrs Cost: FREE!!! Wheelchair access: yes URL: http://www.hunterian.gla.ac.uk/whats_on/lunchtime_talks.shtml
Drop in event: yes Event ID 219
Glencoe Rocks
Picture 1km of ice above your head, a volcano erupting around about you.A tour in the Land Rover exploring how Glencoe was formed, local self-confessed geology maniac and director of Lochaber Geopark Association
New research shows the Cairngorms are much older than previously believed. Come and see the results of all that work.
Date: September 16, 2006
Venue: Meet @ Cairngorm Ranger centre
Booking essential. Bring lunch. Max. 10 people Start Time: 10.30am Duration: 5.5 hrs Cost: Free Wheelchair access: no Drop in event: no Event ID 214
Rock on Lochnagar!
A guided walk to the summit of Lochnagar. Travel back 450 million years to the birth of Lochnagar. Learn how nature has sculpted the landscape we see today as we walk up this magnificanet mountain.
Date: September 16, 2006
Venue: Meet at Spittal of Muick Visitor Centre (off B976, 1/2 mile
Booking essential. Wear hiking boots. Bring lunch and waterproofs. A strenuous and long walk in high mountain area. Start Time: 9.30am Duration: 7.5 hrs Cost: £10 Wheelchair access: no Drop in event: no Event ID 221
Geology car tour: The geology of Assynt for beginners
Grade A. From the ancient gneiss rocks to the Glencoul thrust de-mystified. A tour of some of the hot spots in the North West Highlands Geopark for geology beginners. We will share cars for a short journey to visit these sites. Very little walking. Bring packed lunch. Led by Assynt Ranger Service, Highland Council.
Date: September 14, 2006
Venue: Lochinver Tourist Information Centre (NC095 225)
Organised by the Assynt Ranger Service in association with Geopark 2006 (North West Highlands Geopark) Start Time: 11.00am Duration: 4 hrs Cost: Free Wheelchair access: no Drop in event: yes Event ID 208
Ullapool’s glacial megagrooves: The footprint of an ice-stream
Grade D. Guided walk led by Highland Council Ranger Meryl Carr accompanied by British Geological Survey geologist Tom Bradwell. A special opportunity to visit the latest geological discovery in the North West – the megagrooves. The walk will take place to the north of Ullapool. Meet at Ullapool Golf Course car park. Minibus transfer to the start of the walk is provided from here. The whole walk is around 10 km round trip. Bring a packed lunch.
Date: September 12, 2006
Venue: Golf course carpark, Ullapool (NC 127951)
Organised by the British Geological Survey in association with Geopark 2006 (North West Highlands Geopark) Start Time: 10.00am Duration: 4-6 hrs Cost: Free Wheelchair access: yes Drop in event: yes Event ID 205
Bone Caves, Inchnadamph
Grade C. Fascinating walk to the nationally important Bone caves where ancient bones of reindeer, humans and even polar bears were found. Meet at Bone Caves car park (Grid Ref: NC253 179), 4 km south of Inchnadamph. Allow 4 hours. Total 4km. Bring packed lunch. Led by Assynt Ranger Service, Highland Council.
Date: September 12, 2006
Venue: Bone Caves car park (NC253 179)
Organised by the British Geological Survey in association with Geopark 2006 (North West Highlands Geopark) Start Time: 11.00am Duration: 4 hrs Cost: Free Wheelchair access: no Drop in event: yes Event ID 206
The Ice Age in NW Highlands: How Thick Was The Ice?
Slide show and talk by Maarten Krabbendam of British Geological Survey.
Date: September 12, 2006
Venue: Durness Village Hall
Organised by the British Geological Survey and the Highlands Ranger Service in association with Geopark 2006 (North West Highlands Geopark) Start Time: 7.30pm Duration: 1 hrs Cost: Free Wheelchair access: yes Drop in event: yes Event ID 207
A Geologist on Skye, Kilchrist to Boreraig, Suardal.
This 9km walk takes us to the ruined village of Boreraig. Its clearance in 1853 was witnessed and recorded by Archibald Geikie, a
visiting Edinburgh geologist. Our walk takes us over the diverse rocks of the area - Tertiary Granite, Durness Limestone, Skye Marble, Torridonian Sandstone and finally to Boreraig and the fossil-filled Jurassic Mudstones on the coast.
Date: September 12, 2006
Venue: Kilchrist Church, Suardal. Grid reference: NG 617 206
Please bring appropriate food, clothing and boots. Start Time: 11.00am Duration: 4.5 hrs Cost: Free Wheelchair access: no Drop in event: yes Event ID 211
Hugh Miller and his fossils
Explore the Jurassic and Devonian Era's at Eathie, Black Isle. Learn about this bit of coastline made famous by Hugh Miller of Cromarty with his fossil finds including ammonites and weird fish called placoderms.
Date: September 12, 2006
Venue: carpark on Eathie Road NH769 635
Please bring outdoor clothing and adequate footwear for rough terrain. Steep track down to shore and rough walking on shore. The walk is led by the Easter Ross Countryside Ranger, The Highland Council Start Time: 10.00am Duration: 2 hrs Cost: Free Wheelchair access: no Drop in event: yes Event ID 218
Ullapool’s glacial megagrooves: The footprint of an ice-stream
Illustrated talk by Tom Bradwell from British Geological Survey about exciting new geological discoveries in the North West Highlands.
Date: September 11, 2006
Venue: Macphail Centre, Ullapool
Organised by the British Geological Survey in association with Geopark 2006 (North West Highlands Geopark) Start Time: 7.30pm Duration: 1 hrs Cost: Free Wheelchair access: yes Drop in event: yes Event ID 204
Geology of the Campsie Glen
A field trip to one of the classic geological sites in Scotland. Learn about warm lagoons and volcanic eruptions. A 330 million year old landscape in Scotland.
Date: September 10, 2006
Venue: Campsie Glen, Campsie Hills
Sponsored by the Geological Society of Glasgow. Call for places. Light walking along a country path. Boots and outdoor gear essential. Start Time: 11.00am Duration: 5 hrs Cost: free Wheelchair access: yes Drop in event: no Event ID 192
Sheigra to Sandwood: Landforms of an ancient coastline
Grade C. A coastal walk of remarkable views showing the erosive power of the sea in creating spectacular cliffs, sea stacks and deep geos. First half of walk is pathless and requires good footwear. 12 km. Bring packed lunch. Led by Highland Council Ranger Donald Mitchell and accompanied by local geographer Murdo MacPherson and British Geological Survey geologist Maarten Krabbendam.
Date: September 10, 2006
Venue: Sheigra Cemetry (NC184604)
Organised by the British Geological Survey and the North West Sutherland Ranger Service in association with Geopark 2006 (North West Highlands Geopark) Start Time: 10.00am Duration: 5-6 hrs Cost: Free Wheelchair access: no Drop in event: yes Event ID 203
When Scotland Was Young.
Walk back 620,000,000 years in 3 hours! Hidden beneath the beautiful forest of Blackhall are the traces of Scotlands elemental past. Local geologist Don Stewart will reveal the secrets hidden in the stones, with stories of ancient seas, melting rocks, and baking deserts. You'll never look at the Deeside landscape in the same way again!
Date: September 09, 2006
Venue: Blackhall Forest
Most suitable for adults and older children. Some rough walking involved. Booking essential. Meet in Shooting Greens car park (directions available on booking.) Start Time: 1.30pm Duration: 3 hrs Cost: Free Wheelchair access: no Drop in event: no Event ID 178
What is a granite?
An interactive excerise for all ages. Open house at the Earth Sciences building of the University of Glasgow.
Date: September 09, 2006
Venue: Gregory Building, Lilybank Gardens
Sponsored by the Geological Society of Glasgow Start Time: 9.00am Duration: 7 hrs Cost: free Wheelchair access: yes Drop in event: yes Event ID 185
Walking on Land
An exhibit of the first vertebrate animal to walk on land - Pederpes from Dumbarton tells the story. Open house at the Earth Sciences building of the University of Glasgow.
Date: September 09, 2006
Venue: Gregory Building, Lilybank Gardens
Sponsored by the Geological Society of Glasgow and the Hunterian Museum. Start Time: 9.00am Duration: 7 hrs Cost: free Wheelchair access: yes Drop in event: yes Event ID 186
Make a thin slice of Rock
See what rocks are made of by making your own thin slice. What is a granite made of? What is a limestone made of? Find out here for yourself.... Open house at the Earth Sciences building of the University of Glasgow.
Date: September 09, 2006
Venue: Gregory Building, Lilybank Gardens
sponsored by the Geological Society of Glasgow Start Time: 9.00am Duration: 7 hrs Cost: free Wheelchair access: yes Drop in event: yes Event ID 187
Building Stones of the University
A guided tour of the buildings of the University of Glasgow. Where did all that stone come from??? Open house at the Earth Sciences building of the University of Glasgow.
Date: September 09, 2006
Venue: Gregory Building, Lilybank Gardens
There is also an opportunity to take part in a second tour at 2pm on the same day. Start Time: 11.00am Duration: 1 hrs Cost: free Wheelchair access: yes Drop in event: yes Event ID 188
Polished slabs
A unique opportunity to see the collection of polished slabs of rocks in the Gregory Building. Open house at the Earth Sciences building of the University of Glasgow.
Date: September 09, 2006
Venue: Gregory Building, Lilybank Gardens
On the fourth floor - meet in foyer. Sponsored by the Geological Society of Glasgow. Also at 15:00hrs. Start Time: 12.00pm Duration: 0.5 hrs Cost: free Wheelchair access: yes Drop in event: yes Event ID 189
Short Talks
Four short talks on various aspects of geology. Come and hear the experts while you take part in the other exciting events in the Gregory Building. Open house at the Earth Sciences building of the University of Glasgow.
Date: September 09, 2006
Venue: Gregory Building, Lilybank Gardens
Other talks at 12:30; 14:30 and 15:30. Call for more information. Sponsored by the Geological Society of Glasgow Start Time: 11.30am Duration: 0.5 hrs Cost: free Wheelchair access: yes Drop in event: yes Event ID 190
Bookstall
Your opportunity to purchase geological books. Ever thought to find out about the geology of your local area? This is an opportunity not to be missed. Open house at the Earth Sciences building of the University of Glasgow.
Date: September 09, 2006
Venue: Gregory Building, Lilybank Gardens
sponsored by the Geological Society of Glasgow. Start Time: 9.00am Duration: 7 hrs Cost: prices on books Wheelchair access: yes Drop in event: yes Event ID 191
Glencoe Rocks
Picture 1km of ice above your head, a volcano erupting around about you.A short walk with Jim Blair, local self-confessed geology maniac and director of Lochaber Geopark Association
Oldshoremore: The evolution of a coastal landscape
Grade B. A walk amongst the ancient gneiss and sandstone rocks outcropping along the beach and returning by the constantly changing sand dune systems. Led by Highland Council Ranger Donald Mitchell and accompanied by local geographer Murdo MacPherson and British Geological Survey geologist Maarten Krabbendam.
Date: September 09, 2006
Venue: Oldshoremore Beach car park (NC203584)
Organised by the British Geological Survey and the North West Sutherland Ranger Service in association with Geopark 2006 (North West Highlands Geopark) Start Time: 10.30am Duration: ? hrs Cost: Free Wheelchair access: no Drop in event: yes Event ID 202
Get to Grips with Mountain Sculpture
New research shows the Cairngorms are much older than previously believed. Come and see the results of all that work.
Date: September 09, 2006
Venue: Meet at Cairngorm Ranger centre
Booking essential. Bring Lunch. Max. 10 people Start Time: 10.30am Duration: 5.5 hrs Cost: Free Wheelchair access: no Drop in event: no Event ID 213
Out of the Frying Pan, Into the Fire
Puppet theatre inspired by geology – suitable for primary school age children, accompanied by a responsible adult.
Date: September 07, 2006
Venue: Durness Hall
Organised by Kenspeckle Puppets in association with Geopark 2006 (North West Highlands Geopark) Start Time: 10.00am Duration: 1 hrs Cost: Free Wheelchair access: yes Drop in event: yes Event ID 200
Scourie Dykes and Garnets
Grade B. A coastal guided walk to visit the oldest rocks in Scotland. Led by Highland Council Ranger, Donald Mitchell.
Date: September 07, 2006
Venue: Scourie Beach car park (NC 151 446)
Organised by North West Sutherland Ranger Service in association with Geopark 2006 (North West Highlands Geopark) Start Time: 10.30am Duration: 2.5 hrs Cost: Free Wheelchair access: no Drop in event: yes Event ID 201
Puppet theatre inspired by geology – suitable for primary school age children, accompanied by a responsible adult.
Date: September 06, 2006
Venue: Kinlochbervie Hall
Organised by Kenspeckle Puppets in association with Geopark 2006 (North West Highlands Geopark) Start Time: 10.00am Duration: 1 hrs Cost: Free Wheelchair access: yes Drop in event: yes Event ID 199
Out of the Frying Pan, Into the Fire
Puppet theatre inspired by geology - suitable for primary school children, accompanied by a responsible adult.
Date: September 05, 2006
Venue: Coigach Village Hall (NC 028077)
Organised by Kenspeckle Puppets in association with Geopark 2006 (North West Highlands Geopark) Start Time: 10.00am Duration: 1 hrs Cost: Free Wheelchair access: yes Drop in event: yes Event ID 197
A sting in the Tail
A short talk on the discovery of fossils from the World-renowned Lesmahagow Silurian inlier. From the early 1800's to the present day, new discoveries are still being made.
Date: September 05, 2006
Venue: Hunterian Museum, University Avenue
The start time is 12:45. Some of the real fossils will be on display. Start Time: 12.30pm Duration: 0.25 hrs Cost: free Wheelchair access: yes URL: http://www.hunterian.gla.ac.uk
Drop in event: yes Event ID 184
Clachtoll Coastal Walk
Grade B. Beautiful coastal walk to the Iron-age fort. Find out what made Clachtoll so special for the Picts, the Vikings. You will hear the story of skeletons, ancient saunas and the “murder hole”. Total 4km. Bring packed lunch. Led by Assynt Ranger Service, Highland Council.
Date: September 05, 2006
Venue: Clachtoll Beach car park (NC040 273)
Organised by the Assynt Ranger Service, Highland Council, in association with Geopark 2006 (North West Highlands Geopark) Start Time: 11.00am Duration: 3 hrs Cost: Free Wheelchair access: no Drop in event: yes Event ID 198
Free entry to exhibition
Free entry to a large exhibition of fossils, minerals & local geology during the first week of September.The largest private collection in Scotland, now 36 years old,includes a geological relief model of Assynt & much interpretative material.There are more than 100 species of world-wide minerals, many large & of fine quality & a wide range of fossils, both local & imported, covering 1000 million years of evolution.
Date: September 04, 2006 Until September 10, 2006
Venue: Golspie, Sutherland
There are 3 guided tours per day at 11.00a.m. 2.00p.m. & 4.00p.m. Start Time: 11.00am Duration: 1 hour hrs Cost: Free Wheelchair access: no Drop in event: yes Event ID 160
Find a fossil fish
Enjoy an afternoon looking for fossil fish in Achanarras quarry and discover their story. Meet at Achanarras Quarry car park at 2pm (follow the signs from the A9 just south of Spittal).
Date: September 03, 2006
Venue: Achanarras Quarry
Rough walking with a little gradient. Strong footware advisable. Please Book Start Time: 2.00pm Duration: 3 hrs Cost: free Wheelchair access: no Drop in event: no Event ID 158
Rock on: 400 Million Years in a Day
Explore what has shaped the spectacular landscape of the Cairngorms that we see today. A beautiful walk in Glenfeshie taking in rocks, landforms, rivers and ancient woods.
Date: September 01, 2006
Venue: Meet @ Achlean, nr Feshiebridge
Bring lunch Start Time: 10.30am Duration: 4.5 hrs Cost: Free Wheelchair access: no Drop in event: no Event ID 217
Kildonan to Bennan Head geology shore walk
From deserts to volcanoes! Find out what the rocks of Arran's south coast can tell you about Scotland's dramatic past. (Part of the Arran Wildlife Festival)
Date: May 31, 2006
Venue: Meet at Kildonan Post Office
Bring warm clothes and boots or wellies Start Time: 10.00am Duration: To be conf hrs Cost: FREE Wheelchair access: no URL: http://www.arranwildlife.co.uk/8.html
Drop in event: no Event ID 162
North Newton Shore geology walk
Arran oldest rocks and the world famous 'Hutton's unconformity'. - find out what it's all about. (Part of the Arran Wildlife festival)
Date: May 31, 2006
Venue: Meet at Lochranza village hall, Isle of Arran
Bring warm clothes and boots or wellies Start Time: 2.00pm Duration: To be conf hrs Cost: FREE Wheelchair access: no URL: http://www.arranwildlife.co.uk/index.html
Drop in event: no Event ID 163
Arran Geology talk
Part of the Arran Wildlife Festival: An informal illustrated introduction to Arran’s geology – the perfect introduction to Wednesday’s geology walks (see below).
This museum exhibition will give you a fascinating insight into the world of fossils. Explore life on Earth during the last 600 million years. Over 500 fossils on show.
Date: February 28, 2006 Until December 23, 2006
Venue: Perth Museum & Art Gallery
Museum Open 10-5 Mon-Sat
Free Entry Start Time: 10.00am Duration: N/A hrs Cost: Free Wheelchair access: yes URL: http://www
Drop in event: yes Event ID 174
Arran Rocks
Arran's fascinating rocks tell a story stretching over 1 billion years, and the island is justly famous as an ideal introduction to the study of rocks. This two-day residential course is for anyone with an interest in the outdoors who wants to find out more about geology.
Date: October 14, 2005 Until October 16, 2005
Venue: Arran
Organised in partnership with the National Trust for Scotland. Please wear suitable clothing and sturdy footwear. Start Time: 6.00pm Duration: 48 hrs Cost: £100 Wheelchair access: no URL: http://www.geowalks.co.uk
Drop in event: no Event ID 72
Stones of the South Side
A walking tour of the south side of Edinburgh looking at the city's building stones with Andrew McMillan of the Edinburgh Geological Society. The tour will look at the many sources of stone from local quarries long since vanished.
Lunchtime talks on Geology, fossils and minerals. How do you find fossils? The World's smallest dinosaur footprint, new species of fossil fish and more.....
Date: September 27, 2005
Venue: Hunterian Museum, University of Glasgow
Every Tuesday lunchtime during September, a geologist will talk to you for 10-15 minutes on something of interest in the Hunterian Museum collections. Start Time: 12.30pm Duration: 0.25 hrs Cost: FREE Wheelchair access: yes URL: http://www.hunterian.gla.ac.uk
Drop in event: yes Event ID 55
Cramond Island, Edinburgh
Explore Cramond Island at low tide and find out about the varied geology of the islands in the Firth of Forth, all formed from durable igneous rock.
Date: September 26, 2005
Venue: Cramond
Please wear suitable clothing and sturdy footwear. Start Time: 2.00pm Duration: 3 hrs Cost: £7 Wheelchair access: no URL: http://www.geowalks.co.uk
Drop in event: no Event ID 71
Rock Around Holyrood
Join a Historic Scotland Ranger to explore the fascinating geology of Holyrood Park. Please bring hiking boots and warm waterproof clothing.
A walk along shore and dune to look at Recent sedimentary processes in the Tyne Estuary and Belhaven Bay and relate them to Lower Carboniferous sedimentary rocks exposed along the shore.
Date: September 25, 2005
Venue: John Muir Country Park at Belhaven [NT 652 784].
Shore walk of about 5km across rocks, shingle and sand. Wear appropriate clothes and footwear. Suitable for all ages.
The area has been the used for a joint Lothian & Borders RIGS Group and East Lothian GirlGuiding project, resulting in an information l Start Time: 10.30am Duration: 2 to 3 hrs Cost: nil Wheelchair access: no Drop in event: yes Event ID 63
The buildings and grounds of Stewart's Melville College
A unique opportunity to have a close-up view of this magnificent jacobean-style building by architect David Rhind, built in 1855 using Binny and Craigleith Sandstone. Also a guided walk showing how a school can make use of its grounds in teaching Earth Science to 11 year olds.
Date: September 25, 2005
Venue: Inside the rear entrance entered from Ravelston Terrace.
Please wear appropriate outdoor clothing. Children should be accompanied by an adult. Start Time: 2.00pm Duration: 2 hrs Cost: Free Wheelchair access: yes Drop in event: yes Event ID 66
Fife on Fire; in Flood, Forest and Freeze.
A walk along the Kinkell Braes to see what the rocks can tell us about the environments that St Andrews has encountered during its geological evolution.
Please wear sturdy footwear and suitable clothes for a 5km walk on cliff-top paths and the rocky foreshore. Meet at the parking area for the Fife Coastal Path behind the East Sands Leisure Centre, St Andrews.
Date: September 25, 2005
Venue: St Andrews, Kinkell Braes, Fife Coastal Path
Start Time: 12.00pm Duration: 3 hrs Cost: Free Wheelchair access: no Drop in event: yes Event ID 144
Waulkmill Rocks!
Theres more than meets the eye at Waukmill Glen. This SSSI is one of the oldest limestone areas in Glasgow. Find out more about it with the Countryside Rangers.
Date: September 24, 2005
Venue: Darnley Mill
No need to bring a packed lunch, but please wear outdoor clothing and stout footware. BOOKING is required. Start Time: 10.00am Duration: 2 hrs Cost: Free Wheelchair access: no Drop in event: no Event ID 28
Dry Stone Walling
A demonstration of dry stone walling. Construction of features including walls and a seat, from native Scottish stone, at the entrance of the British Geological Survey, HQ, Edinburgh.
Date: September 24, 2005
Venue: BGS, Murchison House, West Mains Road
Event to be held during the BGS open day. Start Time: 10.00am Duration: 6 hrs Cost: Free Wheelchair access: yes Drop in event: yes Event ID 41
Kinghorn, Fife
A short stretch of the Fife Coastal Path takes us through a succession of lava flows, sedimentary layers and two flavours of dolerite.
This is your chance to explore this fascinating and fantastic river gorge walk. Find out what it can tell us about the effects that earth movements 400 million years ago had on the geology of this area. The riverside woodland, arboretum trees and special plant habitats are equally fascinating as is the history of the creation of the gorge-side path itself. Everyone is welcome, under 16's should be accompanied.
Date: September 24, 2005
Venue: The Mansion House car park
Terrain not suitable for young children. Book early to avoid disappointment. Start Time: 1.00pm Duration: 3 hrs Cost: FREE Wheelchair access: no Drop in event: no Event ID 110
British Geological Survey Open Day
For one day a year, the BGS opens it doors to the public. Come and explore the work of the survey and get hands-on with fun-filled activities. See displays and demonstrations and chat to the staff. Programme of illustrated talks throughout the day.
Date: September 24, 2005
Venue: Murchison House, West Mains Road, Edinburgh.
Walk on paths improved by the Skye and Lochalsh Footpaths initiative from Loch Langaig to Loch Hasco, nestling beneath Leac nan Fionn (Fingal’s tombstone) and on up to the Quiraing where we can investigate the remarkable landslips and formations of the Table, the Needle and the Prison, before returning via the outward path.
Date: September 24, 2005
Venue: Trotternish, Isle of Skye
6km walk. Meet at the picnic area by Loch Langaig, near Flodigarry (NG 464710) Walking boots and waterproofs essential. Bring a packed lunch. Start Time: 11.00am Duration: 4 hrs Cost: Free Wheelchair access: no Drop in event: no Event ID 136
Tracking Scottish Dinosaurs
The Staffin Museum displays a collection of dinosaur fossils and footprints that were found nearby. Take this opportunity to visit the dinosaur sites with museum staff.
Date: September 24, 2005
Venue: Staffin Museum, Isle of Skye
Call for details. Please wear appropriate clothing and footwear. Bring own lunch if required. Start Time: 11.00am Duration: 4 hrs Cost: £6.00 adult; £3.00 child. Admission to the Museum included Wheelchair access: no Drop in event: yes Event ID 141
Cairngorm Ice Puzzles
Coire an Lochain and the Larig Ghru. A guided walk to the corrie and an overlook for the Lairig. Bring full hill walking kit and high energy lunch required.
Date: September 22, 2005
Venue: Cairngorm Ranger Base
Please book your place Start Time: 10.30am Duration: 5 hrs Cost: Free Wheelchair access: no URL: http://www.cairngormmountain.com
Drop in event: no Event ID 127
Seams Likely
A look at the coal seams as they come to the surface in the Esk Valley Basin.
Date: September 21, 2005
Venue: Main Gates, Dalkeith Country Park
Bring outdoor clothing and stout footware. Please book in advance.
email contact: c.manson@buccleuch.com Start Time: 2.00pm Duration: 2 hrs Cost: Free Wheelchair access: no Drop in event: no Event ID 30
All Aboard the Skylark!
Enjoy stunning views and easy walking on a recently completed path built on the track-bed of a former quarry railway with funding from the Scottish Executive Aggregates Levy. Our walk takes us to the site of the former quarry from where the tiny 0-4-0 steam engine 'Skylark' operated between 1910 and 1912 when the firm, Skye Marble Ltd., went out of business.
Date: September 21, 2005
Venue: Suardal, Isle of Skye
A 7km walk on good footpaths. Meet at layby (grid reference NG635227), 1km out of Broadford on the B8083 road to Elgol. Start Time: 9.30am Duration: 3 hrs Cost: Free Wheelchair access: yes Drop in event: no Event ID 137
Craigleith Interpretation
Geological event to launch new RIGS leaflet and RIGS poster describing Craigleith RIGS (Regionally Important Geological and Geomorphological Site) by Lothian & Borders RIGS Group. Craigleith Quarry, once source of much of Edinburgh New Town’s sandstone, is now filled and a Retail Park. Activities include: launch, guided walks along quarry face, display of RIGS publications, display on Craigleith, photo-opportunity, plus other activities for adults and children.
Date: September 21, 2005
Venue: Craigleith Retail Park
Parking available in Retail car park. Event at south end of, and behind Sainsbury’s store. Start Time: 11.00am Duration: 2 hrs Cost: nil Wheelchair access: yes URL: mcadam.39@virgin.net
Drop in event: yes Event ID 150
Hunterian Talks
Lunchtime talks on Geology, fossils and minerals. How do you find fossils? The World's smallest dinosaur footprint, new species of fossil fish and more.....
Date: September 20, 2005
Venue: Hunterian Museum, University of Glasgow
Every Tuesday lunchtime during September, a geologist will talk to you for 10-15 minutes on something of interest in the Hunterian Museum collections. Start Time: 12.30pm Duration: 0.25 hrs Cost: FREE Wheelchair access: yes URL: http://www.hunterian.gla.ac.uk
Drop in event: yes Event ID 54
Building stones in and around the Museum of Scotland
Join building-stones expert, Dr Ewan Hyslop of the British Geological Survey, on a tour of the stonework of the Museum of Scotland and surrounding area. Find out about the ancient desert origins of the attractive sandstone blocks used in the museum's construction, and discover just how much our geological past contributes to our urban landscape.
Date: September 20, 2005
Venue: Museum of Scotland, Chambers Street
The tour may involve outdoor walking. Start Time: 6.00pm Duration: 1 hour hrs Cost: Free Wheelchair access: yes URL: http://www.nms.ac.uk
Drop in event: no Event ID 104
Return of the Rock Doctors
Bring your favourite rock, mineral, fossil to the Hunterian Museum, and stump the Rock Doctors. Will they be able to identify it? Come and see....
Date: September 19, 2005 Until September 23, 2005
Venue: Hunterian Museum, University of Glasgow
If you have a digital image of your rock, mineral or fossil - send it to dinosaur@museum.gla.ac.uk and the Rock Docs will try and identify it online! Start Time: 10.00am Duration: 5 hrs Cost: FREE Wheelchair access: yes URL: http://www.hunterian.gla.ac.uk
Drop in event: yes Event ID 51
ICE SCULPTURE
A minibus trip around lowland and upland Angus looking at landscape created by the Ice Ages.
Date: September 18, 2005
Venue: Forfar Loch Country Park visitor centre
Please bring stout footware, outdoor clothing, and a packed lunch. BOOKING is required.
Email contact: forfarloch@sol.co.uk Start Time: 10.00am Duration: 8 hrs Cost: FREE Wheelchair access: yes Drop in event: no Event ID 42
Volcanoes at North Berwick
A walk along the foreshore reveals lava flows, volcanic ash, intrusions, bombs and craters of long-extinct volcanoes, as well as sediments laid down between eruptions. See how East Lothian's distinctive hills and islands are remnants of its volcanic past.
Date: September 18, 2005
Venue: In front of Scottish Seabird Centre, North Berwick
Shore walk across rocks, shingle and sand. Wear appropriate clothes and footwear. Suitable for all ages. Start Time: 10.30am Duration: 2-3 hrs Cost: nil Wheelchair access: no Drop in event: yes Event ID 64
Panning for Silver
How would you like to find silver from a Scottish ?
There is still silver to be found in the Ochil Hills above Alva .. lets see if you can find some... Numbers are limited, so book as soon as you read this!
Date: September 18, 2005
Venue: Call for details
Please bring appropriate outdoor clothing and sturdy boots or wellies (we will be standing in a stream to pan). Pans will be provided. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Start Time: 1.30pm Duration: 2 hrs Cost: Free Wheelchair access: no Drop in event: no Event ID 94
Panning for Silver
How would you like to find silver from a Scottish ?
There is still silver to be found in the Ochil Hills above Alva .. lets see if you can find some... Numbers are limited, so book as soon as you read this!
Date: September 18, 2005
Venue: Call for details
Please bring appropriate outdoor clothing and sturdy boots or wellies (we will be standing in a stream to pan). Pans will be provided. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Start Time: 1.30pm Duration: 2 hrs Cost: Free Wheelchair access: no Drop in event: no Event ID 95
A Drive through time
Go further than a walk through time and see how glaciers and volcanoes shaped Glencoe. With Jim Blair, local self-confessed geology maniac, bursting with enthusiasm and knowledge!
Date: September 17, 2005
Venue: The National Trust for Scotland Visitor Centre
Booking essential. 25% discount for NTS members and children half price Start Time: 1.30pm Duration: 3 hrs Cost: £15 Wheelchair access: no URL: http://www.nts.org.uk
Drop in event: no Event ID 26
Mines and Minerals of Netherton
A guided walk through the woods of Netherton Braes starting and finishing in Linn Park. Revealing the hidden landscape of the woods and the underlying mining history.
Date: September 17, 2005
Venue: Linn Mansion House in Linn Park
Ground is rough and muddy. Walking boots essential and ability to cross rough ground. Start Time: 10.00am Duration: 2 (approx) hrs Cost: Free Wheelchair access: no Drop in event: yes Event ID 73
Petershill, Bathgate
Explore the remains of a tropical limestone reef, teeming with ancient life 330 million years ago and find out how volcanic eruptions disturbed the area.
Date: September 17, 2005
Venue: Petershill Wildlife Reserve, Bathgate
Bring outdoor clothing and stout footwear. Suitable for families. Start Time: 2.00pm Duration: 2 hrs Cost: Free Wheelchair access: no Drop in event: yes Event ID 75
Panning for Silver
How would you like to find silver from a Scottish ?
There is still silver to be found in the Ochil Hills above Alva .. lets see if you can find some... Numbers are limited, so book as soon as you read this!
Date: September 17, 2005
Venue: Call for details
Please bring appropriate outdoor clothing and sturdy boots or wellies (we will be standing in a stream to pan). Pans will be provided. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Start Time: 10.00am Duration: 2 hrs Cost: Free Wheelchair access: no Drop in event: no Event ID 92
Panning for Silver
How would you like to find silver from a Scottish ?
There is still silver to be found in the Ochil Hills above Alva .. lets see if you can find some... Numbers are limited, so book as soon as you read this!
Date: September 17, 2005
Venue: Call for details
Please bring appropriate outdoor clothing and sturdy boots or wellies (we will be standing in a stream to pan). Pans will be provided. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Start Time: 1.30pm Duration: 2 hrs Cost: Free Wheelchair access: no Drop in event: no Event ID 93
Panning for Silver
How would you like to find silver from a Scottish ?
There is still silver to be found in the Ochil Hills above Alva .. lets see if you can find some... Numbers are limited, so book as soon as you read this!
Date: September 17, 2005
Venue: Call for details
Please bring appropriate outdoor clothing and sturdy boots or wellies (we will be standing in a stream to pan). Pans will be provided. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Start Time: 10.00am Duration: 2 hrs Cost: Free Wheelchair access: no Drop in event: no Event ID 97
'Dalbeattie Rocks'
2 days of rock themed activities for all the family to enjoy. Slate painting and rock art for the children, tea with rock cakes for mums & dads, rocks and bugs in local quarry site, rock music, sculpture tour, quarrying exhibition, open days at local archaeological dig and more.
Date: September 17, 2005 Until September 18, 2005
Venue: Dalbeattie & Area
Some sites will not be accessible for those with mobility problems. Start Time: 10.00am Duration: 6 hrs Cost: No cost - poss donations Wheelchair access: no Drop in event: yes Event ID 101
Explore Shetland's Volcano
A walk along the spectacular coastline of Eshaness, which exposes a section through a Devonian volcano. Transport will be available for up to 8 people from Lerwick to Eshaness at £10 per head.
Date: September 17, 2005
Venue: Eshaness, Shetland (meet at the lighthouse)
Please wear appropriate clothes and sturdy footware. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Contact as above to book.
Start Time: 11.00am Duration: 4 hrs Cost: £10 (transport) Wheelchair access: no Drop in event: no Event ID 102
Tour of Friarton Quarry
Tarmac are the leading suppliers of building materials in the UK. An understanding of geology is key to providing the raw materials for industry. On the tour, you will learn how rock is extracted and processed and will gain an appreciation of how quarries are restored for other land uses.
Date: September 17, 2005
Venue: Friarton Quarry
Please register for this event by email to:
Friarton.Weighbridge@Tarmac.co.uk
Stout footwear is required. Meet in the quarry car park.
Start Time: 10.00am Duration: 2 hrs Cost: none Wheelchair access: no URL: http://www.tarmac.co.uk
Drop in event: no Event ID 105
Tour of Lochaline Mine
Tarmac operate Lochaline Mine for high purity silica sand. On the tour, you will learn how sandstone is extracted from underground and processed for shipment to markets around Europe for use in the glass and ceramics industries.
Date: September 17, 2005
Venue: Lochaline Mine, Morven
Please register for this event by email to:
Lochaline.Weighbridge@Tarmac.co.uk
Stout footwear is required. Meet in the mine car park.
Start Time: 10.00am Duration: 2 hrs Cost: none Wheelchair access: no URL: http://www.tarmac.co.uk
Drop in event: no Event ID 108
Tour of Craignair Quarry
Tarmac operate Dalbeattie Quarry for granite building stone and aggregates. The quarry has had a strong association with the town for nearly 200 years. On the tour, you will learn about stone extraction techniques past and present.
Date: September 17, 2005
Venue: Craignair Quarry, Dalbeattie
Please register for this event by email to:
Dalbeattie.Weighbridge@Tarmac.co.uk
Stout footwear is required. Meet in the quarry car park.
Start Time: 10.00am Duration: 2 hrs Cost: none Wheelchair access: no URL: http://www.tarmac.co.uk
Drop in event: no Event ID 113
Cairngorm Ice Puzzles
Cairn Gorm plateau and nearby deep glacial erosion: Inspiration for a World Heritage listing. Bring full hill walking kit and high energy lunch required.
Date: September 17, 2005
Venue: Cairngorm Ranger Base
Please book your place Start Time: 10.30am Duration: 6 hrs Cost: Free Wheelchair access: no URL: http://www.cairngormmountain.com
Drop in event: no Event ID 126
After the Ice Age
The ice-moulded landscapes of the Cuillin are some of the best of their kind in Britain. Join the Highland Council Ranger to
explore the geology and wildlife of this dramatic landscape. Our route takes us via Eas Mor, an impressive waterfall viewed from the lip of the gorge it has carved out over thousands of years. We continue up to Loch Fhir-bhallaich and into Coire Lagan, beneath the towering Sgurr Alasdair, the highest of the Cuillin peaks.
Date: September 17, 2005
Venue: Glenbrittle, Isle of Skye
Meet at Glenbrittle car park (grid reference NG409206). Walking boots and waterproofs essential. Bring a packed lunch. Start Time: 11.00am Duration: 5 hrs Cost: Free Wheelchair access: no Drop in event: no Event ID 135
Tracking Scottish Dinosaurs
The Staffin Museum displays a collection of dinosaur fossils and footprints that were found nearby. Take this opportunity to visit the dinosaur sites with museum staff.
Date: September 17, 2005
Venue: Staffin Museum, Isle of Skye
Call for details. Please wear appropriate clothing and footwear. Bring own lunch if required. Start Time: 11.00am Duration: 4 hrs Cost: £6.00 adult; £3.00 child. Admission to the Museum included Wheelchair access: no Drop in event: yes Event ID 140
Dino Paws, Golden Ores & Fossil Jaws.
Track dinosaurs, make a volcano erupt, or try your hand at gold panning and excavating fossils. 3 hours of geological family activities.(Old clothes recommended)
Date: September 17, 2005
Venue: St Andrews Preservation Trust Museum, North Street, St Andre
Start Time: 11.00am Duration: 3 hrs Cost: Free (donations welcome) Wheelchair access: no Drop in event: yes Event ID 143
Geology Family Day at Beinn Eighe
Come along and get crafty. Pan for gold or make your own fossil, try some cave painting or check out the geology treasure trail. Explore the secrets of the Bone Caves and see how mountains were built. There will be lots of demonstrations and displays to see and experts on hand to identify any rocks.
Date: September 17, 2005
Venue: Meet at Beinn Eighe Vistor Centre, Kinlochewe.
Please wear suitable footware and clothing and bring a packed lunch. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Start Time: 10.00am Duration: 7 hrs Cost: Free Wheelchair access: yes Drop in event: yes Event ID 148
Where continents collide: Assynt explained
The is a Ranger guided tour of some of the geological story of the geological hot spots in the North West Highlands-Scotlands only European Geopark. We will share cars for a short journey to visit these sites.
Date: September 15, 2005
Venue: Assynt Visitors Centre, Main Street Lochinver
Short investigative walk - mainly shoreline - on small Highland estate - with garnet search!
Date: September 15, 2005
Venue: Roshven Farm (A861 Lochailort/Acharacle)
Please wear outdoorclothing, stout footware and a packed lunch. Start Time: 11.30am Duration: 2.5-3 hrs Cost: FREE Wheelchair access: no Drop in event: yes Event ID 38
Cairngorm Ice Puzzles
Coire an t-Sneachda, spectacular ice ground corrie.
Guided walk, 3 hours. Relatively easy walk, but still bring full hill walking kit and high energy lunch required.
Date: September 14, 2005
Venue: Cairngorm Ranger Base
Please book your place Start Time: 10.30am Duration: 3 hrs Cost: Free Wheelchair access: no URL: http://www.cairngormmountain.com
Drop in event: no Event ID 125
Digging for Dynamite
Follow the line of the former diatomite railway from Lealt to Loch Cuithir. A rich growth of diatoms (single-celled algae with a hard silica shell), in this and other lochs in the area, caused the formation of diatomite, an accumulation of their shells incorporated among clay and other organic matter. Between 1887 and 1959, these deposits were mined to yield diatomite, used in the manufacture of paints and polishes, and in the filtration of beer.
Date: September 14, 2005
Venue: Lealt, Isle of Skye
Meet at Lealt car park (NG 516605). Bring a packed lunch. Walking boots and waterproofs essential. No unaccompanied children.
Grade B (7 km)
Start Time: 10.30am Duration: 4 hrs Cost: Free Wheelchair access: no Drop in event: no Event ID 134
Geology Family Day in Stoer
Come along and get crafty. Pann for gold or make your own fossil, try some cave painting or check out the geology treasure trail. There will be lots of demonstrations and displays to see and experts on hand to identify any rocks.
Date: September 14, 2005
Venue: Meet at Stoer Village Hall.
Start Time: 1.00pm Duration: 3 hrs Cost: Free Wheelchair access: yes Drop in event: yes Event ID 149
Excursion to the top of Conival
Excursion to the top of Conival (ascent 1000m) to see ice age features and look down on the world famous "Assynt Window" - where continents once collided. Conival is within the North West Highlands European Geo-Park. This is a high level walk and a good level of fitness and proper clothing is required.
Date: September 13, 2005
Venue: Inchnadamph Car park, Sutherland (NC251 216)
Lunchtime talks on Geology, fossils and minerals. How do you find fossils? The World's smallest dinosaur footprint, new species of fossil fish and more.....
Date: September 13, 2005
Venue: Hunterian Museum, University of Glasgow
Every Tuesday lunchtime during September, a geologist will talk to you for 10-15 minutes on something of interest in the Hunterian Museum collections. Start Time: 12.30pm Duration: 0.25 hrs Cost: FREE Wheelchair access: yes URL: http://www.hunterian.gla.ac.uk
Drop in event: yes Event ID 53
Blackford Hill- 400 million year old lavas moulded by ice
A pleasant stroll around the hill with spectacular views of the city and beyond. A reminder of the visit of the great Swiss geologist Louis Agassiz and what he saw.
Date: September 12, 2005
Venue: Meet at car park at top of Observatory Road, Blackford Hill
Please wear appropriate outdoor clothing and stout boots. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Start Time: 2.30pm Duration: up to 3 hrs Cost: FREE Wheelchair access: no Drop in event: yes Event ID 67
North West Highlands - Launch of Scotland's First Geopark
Come along to the launch of Scotland's first Geopark. Opening ceremony at 11am. Music and poetry inspired by local landscapes. Guest speakers. Afternoon activities for all age groups - children's activities, guided walk and the marvellous 'Mountain Experiment Box' which demonstrates thrusting before your very eyes. Bring a packed lunch and spend the day with us!
Look out for other events in the north west during the week - walks, children's activities and displays. Full details available soon.
Date: September 12, 2005
Venue: Knockan Crag
For further details please look out for leaflets locally, check out the website or get in touch: info@northwest-highlands-geopark.org.uk Start Time: 11.00am Duration: 4 hrs Cost: Free Entry Wheelchair access: yes URL: http://www.northwest-highlands-geopark.org.uk
Drop in event: yes Event ID 122
TOTALLY TROPICAL
A stroll through the Carboniferous ... 340 million years ago. Join the rangers in a scramble through the past when Scotland was sat slap-bang on top of the equator. Be prepared for mud and water!
Fossils are closely linked with the rock exposures along this coastline. Both coal and limestone hold fossil remains of creatures that lived thousands of years ago. Join the walk and explore some of this history.
Date: September 11, 2005
Venue: Barns Ness
Meet - At the caravan site entrance at Barns Ness, near Dunbar, East Lothian Start Time: 1.00pm Duration: 2 hrs Cost: No cost Wheelchair access: no Drop in event: yes Event ID 99
Booking is essential. Meet at Iceland supermarket car park. Please bring outdoor clothing and stout footwear. Further details on booking. Start Time: 10.30am Duration: 2 hrs Cost: FREE Wheelchair access: no URL: colin.macfadyen@snh.gov.uk
Drop in event: no Event ID 115
Strathfillan Gold
Join the National Park Rangers on a journey through time. Learn about the ice age past and check out a few "kames" and a "kettle hole". Discover the mining heritage around Tyndrum - lead, silver and GOLD. Visit the site of old mone workings and try panning for gold.
Date: September 11, 2005
Venue: Contact below
This event will be a mixture of guided walk, minibus ride and hands-on activities. Booking is essential, Bring a packed lunch and suitable outdoor clothing and footwear. (mob: 07734 852343; email: gavin.skipper@lochlomond-trossachs.org) Start Time: 11.00am Duration: 5 hrs Cost: FREE Wheelchair access: no URL: http://www.lochlomond-trossachs.org
Drop in event: no Event ID 129
Ardmore Point; guided walk
Strathclyde RIGS have designed an interpretative leaflet for Ardmore Point and this will be the opportunity to road test it in the company of those experts involved.
Date: September 11, 2005
Venue: Ardmore Point, West Dunbartonshire
Ardmore is off the A814 between Dumbarton and Helensburgh. Turn left about 1 mile west of Cardross and meet at the car park. Start Time: 2.00pm Duration: 2 hrs Cost: free Wheelchair access: no Drop in event: yes Event ID 142
Gouging Glaciers
Explore the ice sculptured corries of An Teallach.
Grade ‘D’
Date: September 11, 2005
Venue: Meet: at the Corrie Hallie pull in. GR NH114851
Please wear suitable footware and clothing and bring a packed lunch. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Start Time: 10.30am Duration: 6 hrs Cost: free Wheelchair access: no Drop in event: no Event ID 147
Guided Walk: Living in a Changing Landscape
Explore the Sands of Forvie to see how the shifting sands have affected the people here since the stone age. See Forvie's flint tools, sand and mysterious rocks...
Date: September 11, 2005
Venue: Forvie National Nature Reserve
Booking essential, the walk (6.5km, 4 miles) covers rough ground and sand, not suitable for young children. Start Time: 1.00pm Duration: 4 hrs Cost: free Wheelchair access: no URL: http://www.nnr-scotland.org.uk
Drop in event: no Event ID 151
North Mull Motoring Trail
An opportunity for local people and visitors to enjoy the geology and scenery of the Isle of Mull. A short wak to the lighthouse will be followed by a circular drive via Salen, Dervaig and Calgary, stopping off to explore some places in detail and admire the views.
Date: September 10, 2005
Venue: Calmac Ferry Office, Tobermory
Advance booking advisable, but not essential, use mobile number for late bookings (tel: 07887 565295).Bring packed lunch. (Family cost (2adults, 2 children): £20.00) Start Time: 10.30am Duration: 6/7 hrs Cost: £9.00 adult (Over 60: £7.00) Wheelchair access: no URL: chrisdarmon@geosupplies.co.uk
Drop in event: no Event ID 24
Rockin' All Over Tarlair
As part of the Scottish Geology Festival, join us as we discover the fascinating geology around Tarlair, Macduff. Parts of this walk involve scrambling over rocks, which will be slippery, and access over some areas may be difficult. Good sturdy walking boots are essential, as is warm waterproof clothing.
Picture ice 1km above your head, rocks flying from bursting volcanoes. With Jim Blair, local self-confessed geology maniac, bursting with enthusiasm and knowledge! £5 NTS members 25% off and children half price. Booking Essential
Date: September 10, 2005
Venue: The National Trust for Scotland Visitor Centre
£5, NTS members discount 25% and Children half price. Booking essential Start Time: 1.30pm Duration: 3 hrs Cost: £5 Wheelchair access: no URL: http://www.nts.org.uk
Drop in event: no Event ID 25
Mugdock to Dumgoyne
Challenging walk from Mugdock Country Park taking in the geology of the Blane Valley and climbing to the summit of Dumgoyne, a volcanic plug in the Campsie Fells (427m). Return to start by minibus from Killearn.
Date: September 10, 2005
Venue: Mugdock Country Park
Not suitable for children. Please bring outdoor clothing, stout footware and packed lunch. BOOKING is required. Start Time: 9.00am Duration: 4.5 hrs Cost: approx. £2 per person Wheelchair access: no URL: http://www.eastdunbarton.gov.uk
Drop in event: no Event ID 37
On the Glacier Trail
Join rangers from the Forestry Commission and Highland Council for a family walk around Littlemill, Strathnairn. Discover esker ridges, kettleholes and other features that glaciers left behind.
Bring outdoor clothing and stout footware.
(Additional contact number = 01463 7691575)
Contact emails: katy.stirling@highland.gov.uk or shona.amos@forestry.gsi.gov.uk Start Time: 2.00pm Duration: 2 hrs Cost: FREE Wheelchair access: no URL: http://www.highland.gov.uk; www.forestry.gov.uk
Drop in event: yes Event ID 40
Delving into Dob's Linn
A 2 mile walk into Dob's Linn, an internationally important geological site. Graptolite fossils guaranteed!
Date: September 10, 2005
Venue: Grey Mare's Tail [NT185145 ]
Bring warm. waterproof clothing and walking boots. Booking essential. Start Time: 2.00pm Duration: 3 hrs Cost: £3/£2 Wheelchair access: no Drop in event: no Event ID 58
What a Gem!
A great event for young and old. Join experts from the Scottish Mineral & Lapidary Club who will show you how to polish minerals to take away with you or even turn into jewellery. There will also be a display of cut material for you to marvel at.
Date: September 10, 2005
Venue: Royal Museum, Chambers Street
Suitable for children aged 7+. Start Time: 10.30am Duration: 6.5 hrs Cost: Free Wheelchair access: yes URL: http://www.nms.ac.uk
Drop in event: yes Event ID 98
Colliding Continents and Vanishing Oceans
A walk through northern Yell and southern Unst to examine the ancient ocean bed represented by the Shetland ophiolite and associated continental rocks
Date: September 10, 2005
Venue: Yell and Unst, Shetland
The walk will start and finish at the Wind Dog Cafe, Gutcher, where you will be able to get refreshments. The trip will include a 10 minute ferry crossing from Yell to Unst which costs £3. Please wear appropriate clothing and sturdy boots if walking. Chil Start Time: 1.00pm Duration: 4 hrs Cost: Free (£3.00 for ferry ) Wheelchair access: no Drop in event: yes Event ID 103
Tour of Daviot Quarry
Tarmac are the leading suppliers of building materials in the UK. An understanding of geology is key to providing the raw materials for industry. On the tour, you will learn how rock is extracted and processed and will gain an appreciation of how quarries are restored for other land uses.
Date: September 10, 2005
Venue: Daviot Quarry
Please register for this event by email to:
Weighbridge.Daviot@Tarmac.co.uk
Stout footwear is required. Meet in the quarry car park.
Start Time: 10.00am Duration: 2 hrs Cost: none Wheelchair access: no URL: http://www.tarmac.co.uk
Drop in event: no Event ID 106
Tour of Douglasmuir Quarry
Tarmac are the leading suppliers of building materials in the UK. An understanding of geology is key to providing the raw materials for industry. On the tour, you will learn how rock is extracted and processed and will gain an appreciation of how quarries are restored for other land uses.
Date: September 10, 2005
Venue: Douglasmuir Quarry, Milngavie
Please register for this event by email to:
Douglasmuir.Weighbridge@Tarmac.co.uk
Stout footwear is required. Meet in the quarry car park.
Start Time: 10.00am Duration: 2 hrs Cost: none Wheelchair access: no URL: http://www.tarmac.co.uk
Drop in event: no Event ID 107
Building the University
Come to the 'fun'tastic events at the University of Glasgow's Earth Sciences Open House. Tour the University and find out about the Building Stones of the campus.
Date: September 10, 2005
Venue: Gregory Building, Lilybank Gardens, University of Glasgow
See the other activities offered in conjunction with the Geological Society of Glasgow. Start Time: 11.00am Duration: 1 hrs Cost: Absolutely FREE!! Wheelchair access: yes URL: http://www.geologyglasgow.org.uk
Drop in event: yes Event ID 119
Building the University
Come to the 'fun'tastic events at the University of Glasgow's Earth Sciences Open House. Tour the University and find out about the Building Stones of the campus.
Date: September 10, 2005
Venue: Gregory Building, Lilybank Gardens, University of Glasgow
See the other activities offered in conjunction with the Geological Society of Glasgow. Start Time: 2.00pm Duration: 1 hrs Cost: Absolutely FREE!! Wheelchair access: yes URL: http://www.geologyglasgow.org.uk
Drop in event: yes Event ID 120
Topical Talks
Come to the 'fun'tastic events at the University of Glasgow's Earth Sciences Open House. Listen to the experts talk on a variety of current interest topics throughout the day.
Date: September 10, 2005
Venue: Gregory Building, Lilybank Gardens, University of Glasgow
Also at 12:30; 14:30, and 15:30 lasting for about 20 minutes each. Start Time: 11.30am Duration: 0.3 hrs Cost: Absolutely FREE!! Wheelchair access: yes URL: http://www.geologyglasgow.org.uk
Drop in event: yes Event ID 121
Cairngorm Ice Puzzles
Coire Cas, Coire an t-Sneachda, contrasting snow bowls.
Guided walk, 4 - 6 hours. Two corries next to each other. One steep and smooth, the other deep and craggy. Explore the difference! Full hill walking kit and high energy lunch required.
Date: September 10, 2005
Venue: Cairngorm Ranger Base
Please book your place Start Time: 10.30am Duration: 4 hrs Cost: Free Wheelchair access: no URL: http://www.cairngormmountain.com
Drop in event: no Event ID 124
A Geologist on Skye
Visit the remains of the infamous cleared township at Boreraig. In 1853, one of Skye’s most brutal forced clearances was witnessed and recorded for posterity by Archibald Geikie, a visiting Edinburgh geologist. Our walk takes us from Tertiary granite past Durness limestone, Skye Marble, Torridonian Sandstone and finally to the fossil-filled Jurassic mudstones at the coast.
Date: September 10, 2005
Venue: Cill Chriosd, Skye
An 11km walk on good footpaths for most of the way. Wakling boots and waterproofs essential. Bring a packed lunch. No unaccompanied children. Meet at ruined chapel, Cill Chriosd (grid reference NG617206). Start Time: 10.30am Duration: 5 hrs Cost: Free Wheelchair access: no Drop in event: no Event ID 133
Tracking Scottish Dinosaurs
The Staffin Museum displays a collection of dinosaur fossils and footprints that were found nearby. Take this opportunity to visit the dinosaur sites with museum staff.
Date: September 10, 2005
Venue: Staffin Museum, Isle of Skye
Call for details. Please wear appropriate clothing and footwear. Bring own lunch if required. Start Time: 11.00am Duration: 4 hrs Cost: £6.00 adult; £3.00 child. Admission to the Museum included Wheelchair access: no Drop in event: yes Event ID 139
There's Some GOLD in Them There Hills
An illustrated look by Gary Gray at industrial gold mining abroad and why this is not possible in Scotland where gold is found only in small quantities. All that glitters is not necessarily gold!
Date: September 09, 2005
Venue: The Museum, Stuart Street, Rothesay, Bute
No charge, but donations to the Museum are welcomed. Children under 15 must be accompanied by an adult. Start Time: 6.30pm Duration: 1.5 hrs Cost: FREE Wheelchair access: yes Drop in event: yes Event ID 61
The Crags and Charms of Craigellachie
Enjoy the exceptional birchwoods, crags, moorland and lochans of Craigellachie National Nature Reserve with wonderful views all on the doorstep of Aviemore. Up onto the ridge if we feel energetic …! Meet at the car park by the Police station: 10.30 – 2pm
Medium walk: Bring lunch
Date: September 08, 2005
Venue: Craigellachie National Nature Reserve
Bring lunch and suitable outdoor footware and clothes. Start Time: 10.30am Duration: 3.5 hrs Cost: Free Wheelchair access: no Drop in event: yes Event ID 49
Patterns and Pebbles in the Pass
Discover a world of rocks and ice on this guided walk in the Pass of Killiecrankie. Children welcome, but walk pitched at adults.
Date: September 07, 2005
Venue: NTS Killiecrankie Visitor Centre
Please wear appropriate outdoor clothing and stout footwear as the route will involve an easy scramble to rocks along the river edge. Start Time: 2.00pm Duration: 1.5 hrs Cost: Adults: £2, children:£1 Wheelchair access: no Drop in event: no Event ID 62
Cairngorm Ice Puzzles
Cairn Gorm and the Northern Corries. Guided walk, 4 - 6 hours. What did the ice ages do, and how did some high land escape almost unscathed? Full hill walking kit and high energy lunch required.
Date: September 07, 2005
Venue: Cairngorm Ranger Base
Please book your place Start Time: 10.30am Duration: 6 hrs Cost: Free Wheelchair access: no URL: http://www.cairngormmountain.com
Drop in event: no Event ID 123
Going Underground
Visit the wonderful Spar Cave, deep below the Jurassic limestone cliffs at Glasnakille on the Isle of Skye in the company of the local Highland Council Ranger.
Date: September 07, 2005
Venue: Glasnakille, Isle of Skye.
All welcome. Bring a torch. No unaccompanied children. Meet at 1.30 at Elgol Village Hall to arrange car-share to start of walk. Start Time: 1.30pm Duration: 3 hrs Cost: Free Wheelchair access: no Drop in event: no Event ID 131
Hunterian Talks
Lunchtime talks on Geology, fossils and minerals. How do you find fossils? The World's smallest dinosaur footprint, new species of fossil fish and more.....
Date: September 06, 2005
Venue: Hunterian Museum, University of Glasgow
Every Tuesday lunchtime during September, a geologist will talk to you for 10 - 15 minutes on something of interest in the Hunterian Museum collections. Start Time: 12.30pm Duration: 0.25 hrs Cost: FREE Wheelchair access: yes URL: http://www.hunterian.gla.ac.uk
Drop in event: yes Event ID 52
A Gneiss, Sandy Walk
This walk is one of Wester Ross’s classic walks. Following an old fishers track from Gruinard Bridge we will pass through a fossil landscape of Lewisian Gneiss. Under the awe inspiring sandstone cliffs of An Teallach, we pass along the shores of several small hill lochs to drop down to Loch na Sealga and return along the Gruinard river track.
Grade ‘D’ (Note river crossing necessary)
Date: September 06, 2005
Venue: Meet: at the Gruinard River Bridge (there is a small car pul
Please wear suitable footware and clothing and bring a packed lunch. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Start Time: 10.30am Duration: 7 hrs Cost: free Wheelchair access: no Drop in event: no Event ID 146
Return of the Rock Doctors
Bring your favourite rock, mineral, fossil to the Hunterian Museum, and stump the Rock Doctors. Will they be able to identify it? Come and see....
Date: September 05, 2005 Until September 09, 2005
Venue: Hunterian Museum, University of Glasgow
If you have a digital image of your rock, mineral or fossil - send it to dinosaur@museum.gla.ac.uk and the Rock Docs will try and identify it online! Start Time: 10.00am Duration: 5 hrs Cost: FREE Wheelchair access: yes URL: http://www.hunterian.gla.ac.uk
Drop in event: yes Event ID 50
Bathgate Hills, West Lothian
Just up the hill from Bathgate town centre are the remains of lava flows and coral reefs, telling the story of a very different environment 320 million years ago!
Date: September 05, 2005
Venue: Bathgate
Please wear suitable clothing and sturdy footwear. Start Time: 2.00pm Duration: 3 hrs Cost: £7 Wheelchair access: no URL: http://www.geowalks.co.uk
Drop in event: no Event ID 70
Fun with Fossil Fish
A family event. Looking for fossil fish in a disused quarry site. Countryside rangers present.
Date: September 04, 2005
Venue: Meet outside shop in Halkirk
Bring outdoor clothing and stout footware. Bring a snack if you want. No need to book.
(Other contact number: 01955 607758) Start Time: 11.00am Duration: 1.5-2 hrs Cost: free Wheelchair access: no Drop in event: no Event ID 21
Dean Castle Rocks!
Join us on a walk through time to discover how Dean Castle Country Park has changed over the millennia and how the rocks and fossils created under different climates have helped to shape the park as we know it today.
Date: September 04, 2005
Venue: Visitor Centre, Dean Castle Country Park
Please bring outdoor clothing and stout footware. Prior BOOKING required. Maximum booking of 30 people. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
Contact email: rangers@east-ayrshire.gov.uk Start Time: 2.30pm Duration: 1.5 hrs Cost: Free Wheelchair access: no URL: http://www.deancastle.com
Drop in event: no Event ID 31
WEAPONS OF MASS EXTINCTION
A look at the past events that have caused the death of many of Earth's species, and the science that uncovered them.
Date: September 04, 2005
Venue: Forfar Loch Country Park
BOOKING required. Contact email: forfarloch@sol.co.uk Start Time: 2.00pm Duration: 2 hrs Cost: FREE Wheelchair access: yes Drop in event: no Event ID 43
Dalmeny Estate, near Edinburgh
A gentle walk along the shore of the Firth of Forth, from Queensferry to Cramond. This quiet stretch of coast has beautiful sandy beaches and headlands made from a variety of rocks.
The Staffin Museum displays a collection of dinosaur fossils and footprints that were found nearby. Take this opportunity to visit the dinosaur sites with museum staff.
Date: September 04, 2005
Venue: Staffin Museum, Isle of Skye
Call for details. Please wear appropriate clothing and footwear. Bring own lunch if required. Start Time: 11.00am Duration: 4 hrs Cost: £6.00 adult; £3.00 child. Admission to the Museum included Wheelchair access: no Drop in event: yes Event ID 138
A New Look at the Highland Boundary Fault on Bute
Recent geological investigation on Bute has revealed that the Highland Boundary Fault may have been formed as much as 546 Million years earlier than has been accepted for some time. Julian Hill will examine the evidence and, weather permitting, lead a walk in Scalpsie Bay in the afternoon where evidence of the fault can be seen.
Date: September 03, 2005
Venue: The Museum, Stuart Street, Rothesay, Bute
Bring a packed lunch, suitable outdoor clothes and sturdy boots if you are also attending the afternnon walk. Children under 15 must be accompanied by an adult. Donations to the Museum are welcomed. Start Time: 11.00am Duration: 1 hrs Cost: FREE Wheelchair access: yes Drop in event: yes Event ID 59
What Lies Beneath
Know your sedimentary from your igneous? Whether you do or not, this is a great way to find out more.
Date: September 03, 2005
Venue: Braeloine Visitor Centre, Glen Tanar
Glen Tanar is a working estate, so please wear durable footwear, bring a jacket and dress appropriately. Dogs welcome provided they are kept on a lead. Please call for more information. Start Time: 10.00am Duration: 3 hrs Cost: Donation to Glen Tanar Charitable Trust Wheelchair access: no URL: http://www.glentanar.co.uk
Drop in event: yes Event ID 27
JOIN THE ROCK BUS
A geological and wildlife tour-de-force to the rocks of the Moray Coast in two free minibus trips from the Permo-triassic cliff caves and coves of Hopeman to the rugged Dalradian rocks east of Buckie.
Date: September 03, 2005
Venue: ElginTown Hall car park
Please bring stout footware, outdoor clothing and any food you may require. BOOKING is essential.
Contact mobile: 07967 748937 Start Time: 10.00am Duration: 2.5 hrs Cost: FREE Wheelchair access: no Drop in event: no Event ID 46
A New Look at the Highland Boundary Fault on Bute
Recent geological investigation on Bute has revealed that the Highland Boundary Fault may have been formed as much as 546 Million years earlier than has been accepted for some time. Julian Hill will examine the evidence, weather permitting, on walk in Scalpsie Bay where evidence of the fault can be seen.
Date: September 03, 2005
Venue: The Museum, Stuart Street, Rothesay, Bute
Please call to check details before attending as arrangements may change depending on the weather. Bring sturdy boots and suitable outdoor clothing. Donations to the Museum are welcomed. Children under 15 should be accompanied by an adult. Start Time: 12.00pm Duration: 3+ hrs Cost: FREE Wheelchair access: no Drop in event: yes Event ID 60
Edinburgh's Volcano - Exploring Arthur's Seat
Travel back in time to a very different Edinburgh, when the climate was tropical and Arthur's Seat spurted red-hot lava. This event, suitable for all the family, explores the story of Arthur's Seat and Salisbury Crags.
Date: September 03, 2005
Venue: Holyrood Park
Organised by the Lothian and Borders RIGS group and Geowalks. Start Time: 2.00pm Duration: 2 hrs Cost: FREE Wheelchair access: no URL: http://www.edinburghgeolsoc.org/r_home.html
Drop in event: no Event ID 74
Drystone Dyking Weekend
This weekend course led by local expert James Watt gives an introduction to this ancient craft. Please wear stout footware and gloves and bring a packed lunch, lump hammer, spade, and crowbar if you have them. Places are limited, so book early to avoid disappointment. This event is designed for the over 18's - 16 and 17 year olds welcome if accompanied.
Date: September 03, 2005 Until September 04, 2005
Venue: Bennachie Centre, Chapel of Garioch
If you have any special needs, please contact the Bennachie Centre for advice. Start Time: 10.00am Duration: per day 6 hrs Cost: £45 Wheelchair access: no Drop in event: no Event ID 109
A Railway on Raasay
Walk the line of the former Iron Mine railway on the beautiful Isle of Raasay with the local Highland Council Ranger. During the 1914-18 war, German prisoners were put to work here in contravention of the Geneva convention.
Date: September 03, 2005
Venue: Suishnish, Isle of Raasay
A 7km walk, steep in places. Meet at Sconser ferry terminal at 10.00am to catch the 10.30 ferry. Walking boots and waterproofs essential. Bring a packed lunch. No unaccompanied children. Start Time: 10.30am Duration: 5 hrs Cost: Free Wheelchair access: no Drop in event: no Event ID 132
Rock Gymnasium
Piggy backs, somersaults and flick flacks. Walk through the turbulent geological landscape of the Moine Thrust around Rassal.
This walk will take us through Rassal Ashwoods to an old copper mine then up to the summit of Sgurr a’ Gharaidh.
Time: 10.30am. - +/- 5.00pm
Grade ‘D’
Date: September 03, 2005
Venue: Meet: at the Rassal Ashwoods Carpark.
Please wear suitable footware, clothing and a packed lunch. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Start Time: 10.30am Duration: 7 hrs Cost: free Wheelchair access: no Drop in event: no Event ID 145
Calton Hill
A walk over the hill taking in its geological setting and history. This World Heritage Site has some classical buildings associated with the New Town and its famous architects.
Date: September 02, 2005
Venue: Calton Hill Steps, East end of Waterloo Place, Edinburgh
Stout footwear and appropriate clothing. Start Time: 10.00am Duration: 2 hrs Cost: FREE Wheelchair access: no Drop in event: yes Event ID 65
Geological Exhibition
Free entry to the Geological Exhibition for all. Over 2000 square feet of rocks, fossils and minerals in three large rooms: rocks interpret the geology of the Northern Highlands; fossils and minerals are from all over the World.
Date: September 01, 2005 Until September 10, 2005
Venue: Orcadian Stone Co. Ltd., Main Street, Golspie
Open from 9am until 5.30pm. Come anytime. Closed on Sundays.
Contact email: enquiries@orcadianstone.co.uk Start Time: 9.00am Duration: 1 hrs Cost: FREE Wheelchair access: no URL: http://www.orcadianstone.co.uk
Drop in event: yes Event ID 32
DIG THE STONES
Handle stones and fossils and find out about being a geologist.
Date: September 01, 2005 Until September 30, 2005
Venue: Huntly Brander Museum, Huntly Square
For the whole of September. Closed on Sundays, Mondays and Public Holidays. Contact email: ann.bowes@aberdeenshire.gov.uk Start Time: 2.00pm Duration: 2.5 hrs Cost: FREE Wheelchair access: yes URL: http://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/heritage
Drop in event: yes Event ID 34
FUNKY FOSSILS
Display of fossils and fossils to feel.
Date: September 01, 2005 Until September 30, 2005
Venue: Carnegie Museum, The Square, Inverurie
Open throughout September, closed on Tuesdays and Sundays. Mon & Wed - Fri: 14:00-16:30; Sat: 10:00-13:00 & 14:00-16:00.
Contact email: ann.bowes@aberdeenshire.gov.uk Start Time: 2.00pm Duration: 2.5 hrs Cost: Free Wheelchair access: yes URL: http://www.aberdeenshire.gov.co.uk/heritage
Drop in event: yes Event ID 35
GEOLOGY ROCKS
Handle rocks and fossils
Date: September 01, 2005 Until September 30, 2005
Venue: Banchory Museum, Bridge Street, Banchory
Throughout September. Museum open Mon-Sat 11:00-13:00 and 14:00-16:30.
Contact email: ann.bowes@aberdeenshire.gov.uk Start Time: 11.00am Duration: 2 hrs Cost: Free Wheelchair access: yes URL: http://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/heritage
Drop in event: yes Event ID 36
Landscapes and Seascapes of Dumfries and Galloway
An illustrated half hour talk describing the geology behind the wonderful landscapes and seascapes of Dumfies and Galloway. Weekdays at 10:15 to 10:45 and 15:15 to 15:45.
Date: September 01, 2005 Until October 01, 2005
Venue: Gem Rock Museum
Twice daily talks every weekday throughout the Scottish Geology Festival. Start Time: 10.00am Duration: 0.5 hrs Cost: Adult £3.75; Child £2.25; Conc. £3.25; Family £9.50 Wheelchair access: yes URL: http://www.gemrock.net
Drop in event: yes Event ID 45
Fossils of 'The Old Red'
A new museum, themed "In the Steps of Hugh Miller",which opened in 2004, features an outstanding fossils display, including many long-term loans from the NMS National Miller Collection. To be supported during Festival by talks and presentations (details tbc)
Date: September 01, 2005 Until September 30, 2005
Venue: Miller House Museum, Church Street, CROMARTY IV11 8XA, Ross
Entry to museum & presentations at half-price (or 2 for the price of one) for duration of Festival on production of Festival publicity. Start Time: 12.00pm Duration: 5 daily hrs Cost: Half price admissions Wheelchair access: yes URL: http://www.hughmiller.org
Drop in event: yes Event ID 76
Ask a Dinosaur
Email your question on geology, rocks, fossils, minerals and dinosaurs to the 'Rock Docosaurus' during the Festival... Which came first, the chicken or the egg? Why the egg of course!....
Date: September 01, 2005 Until October 01, 2005
Venue: Internet
Email dinosaur@museum.gla.ac.uk with your question. Start Time: 9.00am Duration: 8 hrs Cost: Free Wheelchair access: yes Drop in event: yes Event ID 77
Ask a Dinosaur
Email your question on geology, rocks, fossils, minerals and dinosaurs to the 'Rock Docosaurus' during the Festival... Which came first, the chicken or the egg? Why the egg of course!....
Date: September 01, 2005 Until October 01, 2005
Venue: Internet
Email dinosaur@museum.gla.ac.uk with your question. Start Time: 9.00am Duration: 8 hrs Cost: Free Wheelchair access: yes Drop in event: yes Event ID 78
Ask a Dinosaur
Email your question on geology, rocks, fossils, minerals and dinosaurs to the 'Rock Docosaurus' during the Festival... Which came first, the chicken or the egg? Why the egg of course!....
Date: September 01, 2005 Until October 01, 2005
Venue: Internet
Email dinosaur@museum.gla.ac.uk with your question. Start Time: 9.00am Duration: 8 hrs Cost: Free Wheelchair access: yes Drop in event: yes Event ID 79
Ask a Dinosaur
Email your question on geology, rocks, fossils, minerals and dinosaurs to the 'Rock Docosaurus' during the Festival... Which came first, the chicken or the egg? Why the egg of course!....
Date: September 01, 2005 Until October 01, 2005
Venue: Internet
Email dinosaur@museum.gla.ac.uk with your question. Start Time: 9.00am Duration: 8 hrs Cost: Free Wheelchair access: yes Drop in event: yes Event ID 80
Ask a Dinosaur
Email your question on geology, rocks, fossils, minerals and dinosaurs to the 'Rock Docosaurus' during the Festival... Which came first, the chicken or the egg? Why the egg of course!....
Date: September 01, 2005 Until October 01, 2005
Venue: Internet
Email dinosaur@museum.gla.ac.uk with your question. Start Time: 9.00am Duration: 8 hrs Cost: Free Wheelchair access: yes Drop in event: yes Event ID 81
Ask a Dinosaur
Email your question on geology, rocks, fossils, minerals and dinosaurs to the 'Rock Docosaurus' during the Festival... Which came first, the chicken or the egg? Why the egg of course!....
Date: September 01, 2005 Until October 01, 2005
Venue: Internet
Email dinosaur@museum.gla.ac.uk with your question. Start Time: 9.00am Duration: 8 hrs Cost: Free Wheelchair access: yes Drop in event: yes Event ID 82
Ask a Dinosaur
Email your question on geology, rocks, fossils, minerals and dinosaurs to the 'Rock Docosaurus' during the Festival... Which came first, the chicken or the egg? Why the egg of course!....
Date: September 01, 2005 Until October 01, 2005
Venue: Internet
Email dinosaur@museum.gla.ac.uk with your question. Start Time: 9.00am Duration: 8 hrs Cost: Free Wheelchair access: yes Drop in event: yes Event ID 83
Ask a Dinosaur
Email your question on geology, rocks, fossils, minerals and dinosaurs to the 'Rock Docosaurus' during the Festival... Which came first, the chicken or the egg? Why the egg of course!....
Date: September 01, 2005 Until October 01, 2005
Venue: Internet
Email dinosaur@museum.gla.ac.uk with your question. Start Time: 9.00am Duration: 8 hrs Cost: Free Wheelchair access: yes Drop in event: yes Event ID 84
Ask a Dinosaur
Email your question on geology, rocks, fossils, minerals and dinosaurs to the 'Rock Docosaurus' during the Festival... Which came first, the chicken or the egg? Why the egg of course!....
Date: September 01, 2005 Until October 01, 2005
Venue: Internet
Email dinosaur@museum.gla.ac.uk with your question. Start Time: 9.00am Duration: 8 hrs Cost: Free Wheelchair access: yes Drop in event: yes Event ID 85
Ask a Dinosaur
Email your question on geology, rocks, fossils, minerals and dinosaurs to the 'Rock Docosaurus' during the Festival... Which came first, the chicken or the egg? Why the egg of course!....
Date: September 01, 2005 Until October 01, 2005
Venue: Internet
Email dinosaur@museum.gla.ac.uk with your question. Start Time: 9.00am Duration: 8 hrs Cost: Free Wheelchair access: yes Drop in event: yes Event ID 86
Ask a Dinosaur
Email your question on geology, rocks, fossils, minerals and dinosaurs to the 'Rock Docosaurus' during the Festival... Which came first, the chicken or the egg? Why the egg of course!....
Date: September 01, 2005 Until October 01, 2005
Venue: Internet
Email dinosaur@museum.gla.ac.uk with your question. Start Time: 9.00am Duration: 8 hrs Cost: Free Wheelchair access: yes Drop in event: yes Event ID 87
Ask a Dinosaur
Email your question on geology, rocks, fossils, minerals and dinosaurs to the 'Rock Docosaurus' during the Festival... Which came first, the chicken or the egg? Why the egg of course!....
Date: September 01, 2005 Until October 01, 2005
Venue: Internet
Email dinosaur@museum.gla.ac.uk with your question. Start Time: 9.00am Duration: 8 hrs Cost: Free Wheelchair access: yes Drop in event: yes Event ID 88
Ask a Dinosaur
Email your question on geology, rocks, fossils, minerals and dinosaurs to the 'Rock Docosaurus' during the Festival... Which came first, the chicken or the egg? Why the egg of course!....
Date: September 01, 2005 Until October 01, 2005
Venue: Internet
Email dinosaur@museum.gla.ac.uk with your question. Start Time: 9.00am Duration: 8 hrs Cost: Free Wheelchair access: yes Drop in event: yes Event ID 89
Ask a Dinosaur
Email your question on geology, rocks, fossils, minerals and dinosaurs to the 'Rock Docosaurus' during the Festival... Which came first, the chicken or the egg? Why the egg of course!....
Date: September 01, 2005 Until October 01, 2005
Venue: Internet
Email dinosaur@museum.gla.ac.uk with your question. Start Time: 9.00am Duration: 8 hrs Cost: Free Wheelchair access: yes Drop in event: yes Event ID 90
Ask a Dinosaur
Email your question on geology, rocks, fossils, minerals and dinosaurs to the 'Rock Docosaurus' during the Festival... Which came first, the chicken or the egg? Why the egg of course!....
Date: September 01, 2005 Until October 01, 2005
Venue: Internet
Email dinosaur@museum.gla.ac.uk with your question. Start Time: 9.00am Duration: 8 hrs Cost: Free Wheelchair access: yes Drop in event: yes Event ID 91
Ask a Dinosaur
Email your question on geology, rocks, fossils, minerals and dinosaurs to the 'Rock Docosaurus' during the Festival... Which came first, the chicken or the egg? Why the egg of course!....
Date: September 01, 2005 Until October 01, 2005
Venue: Internet
Email dinosaur@museum.gla.ac.uk with your question. Start Time: 9.00am Duration: 8 hrs Cost: FREE Wheelchair access: yes Drop in event: yes Event ID 111
Ask a Dinosaur
Email your question on geology, rocks, fossils, minerals and dinosaurs to the 'Rock Docosaurus' during the Festival... Which came first, the chicken or the egg? Why the egg of course!....
Date: September 01, 2005 Until October 01, 2005
Venue: Internet
Email dinosaur@museum.gla.ac.uk with your question. Start Time: 9.00am Duration: 8 hrs Cost: FREE Wheelchair access: yes Drop in event: yes Event ID 112
Landscapes and Seascapes of Dumfries and Galloway
An illustrated half hour talk describing the geology behind the wonderful landscapes and seascapes of Dumfies and Galloway. Weekdays at 10:15 to 10:45 and 15:15 to 15:45.
Date: September 01, 2005 Until October 01, 2005
Venue: Rock Museum
Twice daily talks every weekday throughout the Scottish Geology Festival.
Start Time: 10.00am Duration: 0.5 hrs Cost: Adult £3.75; Child £2.25; Conc. £3.25; Family £9.50 Wheelchair access: yes URL: http://www.gemrock.net
Drop in event: yes Event ID 114
Beneath Your Feet!
A museum exhibition showcasing some of the many hundreds of fossils, rocks and crystals collected at Hawick Museum over the last 150 years.
Date: September 01, 2005 Until October 31, 2005
Venue: Drumlanrig's Tower
exhibition free to Scottish Borders residents Start Time: 10.00am Duration: 10-5 daily hrs Cost: Adult £2.50, conc. £1.50, under 16 free Wheelchair access: yes Drop in event: yes Event ID 152
Beneath Your Feet!
A museum exhibition showcasing some of the many hundreds of fossils, rocks and crystals collected at Hawick Museum over the last 150 years
Date: September 01, 2005 Until October 31, 2005
Venue: Drumlanrig's Tower, High Street, Hawick
Start Time: 10.00am Duration: 10-5 daily hrs Cost: free to Scottish Borders residents, other wise adult £2.50, conc. £1.5 Wheelchair access: yes Drop in event: yes Event ID 153
Geology Tours at the National Museums of Scotland
During the festival, some of the special themed afternoon tours at the Royal Museum and Museum of Scotland will have a geological theme. Join the guides on their tours around these fascinating museums with their fascinating and important objects.
Look out on the museum's website for more details nearer the time.
Date: May 09, 2005
Venue: Royal Museum & Museum of Scotland, Chambers Street
Dates, times and titles will be available on the NMS website nearer the time. Start Time: 9.00am Duration: 1 hour hrs Cost: Free Wheelchair access: yes URL: http://www.nms.ac.uk
Drop in event: no Event ID 100
FANTASTIC FOSSILS
Display focussing on the World's oldest air-breathing fossil which was found at Stonehaven by local collector (Michael Newman).
