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Scottish Geology Trust
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The home of #ScottishGeology. A charity that inspires people everywhere to understand, love and care for Scotland’s incredible geological heritage, and its role in creating a sustainable future. #GeologyDoes www.scottishgeologytrust.org
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Scottish Geology Trust @scottishgeology.bsky.social · 27d
Siccar Point is one of the most important geoheritage sites in the world; we think visitors deserve to hear why.

Help us install a Deep Time Trail - donate to the Crowdfunder now. www.crowdfunder.co.uk/siccar-point

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Help us build a Deep Time Trail at Siccar Point
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Scottish Geology Trust @scottishgeology.bsky.social · 1d
Free, no booking required

For more info visit scottishgeologytrust.org/event/smlc-ope…#ScotGeolFest252#ScottishGeologyg#Geologyg#Scotlandn#Rockc#Naturer#Pebblel#Fossilil
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Scottish Geology Trust @scottishgeology.bsky.social · 1d
Don’t miss your last chance to visit the Scottish Mineral & Lapidary Club’s Open Day!

11th October
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Scottish Geology Trust @scottishgeology.bsky.social · 14d
Have you ever wondered how people craft, shape & polish rough stones & turn them into beautiful creations? 💍

Now is your chance to find out!

The Scottish Mineral & Lapidary Club are holding Open Days during the Festival, Tuesdays and Saturdays 10am-4pm 🎉
Cabochons of different minerals, mounted in silver to form pendants for necklaces. Each pendant is in its own compartment in a velvet lined jewellery box.
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Scottish Geology Trust @scottishgeology.bsky.social · 2d
Free, drop-in activity

Open during museum hours.

For more info, visit scottishgeologytrust.org/event/rocks-...

#ScotGeolFest25 #ScottishGeology #Geology #Scotland #Rock #Nature #Pebble #Fossil
Rocks in the Gallery – Montrose Museum – Scottish Geology Trust
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Scottish Geology Trust @scottishgeology.bsky.social · 2d
Head over to the Montrose Museum this weekend and learn about rocks! 🪨
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Scottish Geology Trust @scottishgeology.bsky.social · 7d
Hands on at the Montrose Museum!

Visitors can see and handle some rarely-seen highlights from Montrose Museum's collection of rocks, pebbles and fossils 🪨

Little ones can test their skills in a ⛏️ Dig & Discover activity

Available during museum hours
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Scottish Geology Trust @scottishgeology.bsky.social · 3d
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Gilmour Hill and the building of the Gilbert Scott Building
The geology and history of Gilmour Hill and the building of the Gilbert Scott Building, with topical snippets from the Hunterian collections
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Scottish Geology Trust @scottishgeology.bsky.social · 3d
Catch #ScotGeolFest25 Director @palaeokatie.bsky.social talking about the history of Glasgow building stones!

📅 Friday 9th Oct 7:00pm at the Hunterian
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Scottish Geology Trust @scottishgeology.bsky.social · 3d
£13 plus fees

Booking essential. To book, visit:
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Fossil Walks 2025
Our exciting adventures through deep time return for 2025 - join an experienced guide and hunt for fossils on Cromarty beach!
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Scottish Geology Trust @scottishgeology.bsky.social · 3d
Come for a guided walk along Cromarty Beach 🌊

Learn about the geological processes that shaped the coastline, search for fossils, and more! 🪨

This Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 10th-12th October, 9:30-11 AM
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Scottish Geology Trust @scottishgeology.bsky.social · Aug 29
The Hugh Miller Birthplace Museum has some fantastic #ScotGeolFest25 events, including guided fossils walks along Cromarty beach!

Joined by an experienced guide, you’ll discover the rocks, fossils, & geology that captivated Hugh Miller

📅 Every Sat and Sun ⏰ tide dependant
Poster for the fossil walks event, featuring a partial fish fossil, preserved in black on a pale yellow rounded rock. Text reads: Fossil Walks 2025. Includes logos for National Trust for Scotland and Hugh Miller's Birthplace Museum.
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Scottish Geology Trust @scottishgeology.bsky.social · 3d
Free event, no booking needed.

For more info, visit: scottishgeologytrust.org/event/56-mil...

#ScotGeolFest25 #ScottishGeology #Geology #Scotland #Rock #Nature #Pebble #Fossil
56 million years per minute – back in time through the rocks of Iona and Mull – Scottish Geology Trust
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Scottish Geology Trust @scottishgeology.bsky.social · 3d
Don't miss your opportunity to travel back in time 56 million years per minute 🕑 through the rocks 🪨 of Iona and Mull!

Saturday 11th October. 16:00-17:30
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Scottish Geology Trust @scottishgeology.bsky.social · 4d
Event is free but booking is essential

To book, visit: scottishgeologytrust.org/event/st-abbs/

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Guided Walk: Starney Bay and St Abbs – Scottish Geology Trust
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Scottish Geology Trust @scottishgeology.bsky.social · 4d
Don't miss out! Book your space for this weekend's guided walk to Starney Bay🌋
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Scottish Geology Trust @scottishgeology.bsky.social · 10d
Did you know Starney Bay lies over a volcanic vent?

Come explore the geological history of St. Abbs with Alison Tymon and Ann Kellie🌋

11th October, 10:30-12:30 PM
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Scottish Geology Trust @scottishgeology.bsky.social · 6d
Runs from October through November.

For more information visit: scottishgeologytrust.org/event/geolog...

Booking essential: www.scottishgeologytrust.org/event/geolog...

#ScotGeolFest25 #ScottishGeology #Geology #Scotland #Event #Mineral #Rock #Nature #Pebble
Course: The Geology of Edinburgh – Scottish Geology Trust
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Scottish Geology Trust @scottishgeology.bsky.social · 6d
The Geology of Edinburgh Course begins Wednesday, 8th October📚

Purchase your tickets now! You can attend the whole course, or drop in for individual sessions🪨✏️📖
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Scottish Geology Trust @scottishgeology.bsky.social · 13d
Come learn about the geology of Edinburgh through a comprehensive introductory course! A series of 6 guided walks and 5 online learning sessions will teach you about the geology of Edinburgh and Scotland at the beginner level. No previous geological knowledge required 📚
view of Edinburgh and Salisbury Crags
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Scottish Geology Trust @scottishgeology.bsky.social · 7d
Free, drop-in event

For more info, visit: scottishgeologytrust.org/event/rocks-...

#ScotGeolFest25 #ScottishGeology #Geology #Scotland #Event #Mineral #Rock #Nature #Pebble
Rocks in the Gallery – Montrose Museum – Scottish Geology Trust
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Scottish Geology Trust @scottishgeology.bsky.social · 7d
Hands on at the Montrose Museum!

Visitors can see and handle some rarely-seen highlights from Montrose Museum's collection of rocks, pebbles and fossils 🪨

Little ones can test their skills in a ⛏️ Dig & Discover activity

Available during museum hours
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Scottish Geology Trust @scottishgeology.bsky.social · 7d
Free, drop-in event

For more information, visit:
www.scottishgeologytrust.org/event/rocks-...

#ScotGeolFest25 #ScottishGeology #Geology #Scotland #Event #Mineral #Rock #Nature #Pebble
Rocks of Angus : Arbroath – Scottish Geology Trust
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Scottish Geology Trust @scottishgeology.bsky.social · 7d
Stop by Signal Tower Museum for Rocks of Angus: Arbroath!🪨

Today, 5th October 11-3
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Scottish Geology Trust @scottishgeology.bsky.social · 13d
Visit the Signal Tower Museum for Rocks of Angus: Arbroath!

Hands on 🤗 activities for geologists of all ages with rocks, pebbles and agates from the local Angus Coast.

Try out the Pebble Challenge or see glowing minerals in the education centre!

📅 4th & 5th Oct, 11:00-3:00
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Scottish Geology Trust @scottishgeology.bsky.social · 7d
Free drop in event, no booking required.

For more information visit scottishgeologytrust.org/event/rocks-...

#ScotGeolFest25 #ScottishGeology #Geology #Scotland #Event #Mineral #Rock #Nature #Pebble
Rocks in the Courtyard – Signal Tower Museum pebble challenge! – Scottish Geology Trust
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Scottish Geology Trust @scottishgeology.bsky.social · 8d
Cost: £6 per person.

Booking essential, please book in advance via webcollect.org.uk/edinburghgeo...

For more info, visit:
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Edinburgh Geological Society: Introducing James Hutton
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Scottish Geology Trust @scottishgeology.bsky.social · 8d
There's still time to grab your ticket!

Join us at Dynamic Earth in Edinburgh to launch the James Hutton Tercentenary celebrations🎉

6th Oct, 7 pm, Dynamic Earth
Aerial view of Scottish Parliament
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Scottish Geology Trust @scottishgeology.bsky.social · 8d
Free, but booking essential

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Guided Walk: Arthurs Seat
Join the British Geological Survey (BGS) for a guided 2-hour walk around Arthur’s Seat, Edinburgh’s iconic extinct volcano
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Scottish Geology Trust @scottishgeology.bsky.social · 8d
Climb Edinburgh's extinct volcano🌋

Join the British Geological Survey (BGS) for a guided 2-hour walk around Arthur’s Seat and encounter ancient lava flows, dolerite intrusions, and evidence of Ice Age activity!
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Scottish Geology Trust @scottishgeology.bsky.social · 8d
Tickets from £33, booking is essential.

For further information and to book tickets, visit www.scottishgeologytrust.org/event/scotti...

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Scottish Geology Festival 1 September to 6 October 2024 – Scottish Geology Trust
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Scottish Geology Trust @scottishgeology.bsky.social · 8d
There's still time to grab your ticket!
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Scottish Geology Trust @scottishgeology.bsky.social · 17d
Learn all about gemmology at the 💎 Scottish Gemmological Association's annual seminar.

Opportunities for👋workshops and🤝networking all day, while listening to fascinating 🗣️ talks.

📅 4th Oct, 9:30 - 4:00, House for an Art Lover, Bellahouston
An assortment of faceted diamonds.
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