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Tom Sharpe @tomsharperocks.bsky.social · 1d

If you have an interest in geology please consider contributing to this crowdfunder by @scottishgeology.bsky.social to improve access and interpretation at Hutton’s classic site, Siccar Point.

www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/siccar-point

Building the James Hutton Deep Time Trail

We are raising vital funds for a new Deep Time Trail at Siccar Point to celebrate the life and legacy of James Hutton for his Tercentenary.

www.crowdfunder.co.uk

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Dr Elsa Panciroli @elsa-panciroli.bsky.social · 15d

Like what you see? One of these could be yours... www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/qr/dyR5704... #scottishgeology #geologyart #historyofscience

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Scottish Geology Trust @scottishgeology.bsky.social · 16d

Are you passionate about Scotland's scientific heritage?

Help us tell the story of one of Scotland’s greatest minds; James Hutton, the founder of modern geology, through his most famous geological outcrop Siccar Point.

Donate today!
www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/siccar-point

An image of Siccar Point, showing the famous unconformity where vertical rock units are overlain by sub-horizontal rock units. Text over the image reads "Share the history and science of Siccar Point. Help us build the Deep Time Trail. "A great initiative! I look forward to visiting Siccar Point again". "Such an opportunity to bring more focus to a foundational exposure for our science" Donate now!"

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Dr Elsa Panciroli @elsa-panciroli.bsky.social · 16d

If you love rocks, pls help share this! @seismatters.bsky.social @anjanakhatwa.bsky.social @hoggroup.bsky.social @geolassoc.bsky.social @robgmacfarlane.bsky.social @timweedwriter.bsky.social @helengordon.bsky.social @tjdhalliday.bsky.social @stevebrusatte.bsky.social @david-farrier.bsky.social

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Dr Elsa Panciroli @elsa-panciroli.bsky.social · 16d

Please share!! 🙏🏼
Want to see where the science of geology began? Then help us build the Deep Time Trail!

Scottish Geology Trust @scottishgeology.bsky.social · 19d

Help make the Deep Time Trail a reality - donate now!
www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/siccar-point

An artist's impression of the proposed viewpoint at the end of the Deep Time Trail might look on the cliffs above Siccar Point.

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Scottish Geology Trust @scottishgeology.bsky.social · 19d

We have some great rewards if you donate to help make the Deep Time Trail a reality!

First up, we have reproductions of the “Lost Drawings”. These illustrations were prepared by John Clerk of Eldin and were supposed to illustrate the later volumes of Hutton’s Theory of Earth

Prints of the Lost Drawings scattered on a table and held down with beach pebbles. Most of the prints are black ink engraving prints on cream paper.

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Dr Elsa Panciroli @elsa-panciroli.bsky.social · 18d

Please help meet the target and build the Deep Time Trail!

Scottish Geology Trust @scottishgeology.bsky.social · 23d

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

YouTube video by Scottish Geology Trust

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Dr Elsa Panciroli @elsa-panciroli.bsky.social · 22d

When I'm reading/reviewing a paper and the authors use an unnecessary fancy word
#chewinthefat

a man wearing a yellow hard hat is covering his ears with his hands

ALT: a man wearing a yellow hard hat is covering his ears with his hands

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Dr Elsa Panciroli @elsa-panciroli.bsky.social · 27d

Also, an extremely high tide meant I literally had to drive through the sea on the coastal bit of the road back to the hostel 😳

Dr Elsa Panciroli @elsa-panciroli.bsky.social · 27d

Such a pleasure meeting the community of Elgol last night. I was invited to talk about the palaeontology fieldwork taking place here, and the story of the Elgol Dinosaur. People brought beach finds to share and identify, and we discussed ways to put local discoveries on display.

A woman in black stands in front of an audience of seated listeners in a hall

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Dr Elsa Panciroli @elsa-panciroli.bsky.social · 27d

Such a pleasure meeting the community of Elgol last night. I was invited to talk about the palaeontology fieldwork taking place here, and the story of the Elgol Dinosaur. People brought beach finds to share and identify, and we discussed ways to put local discoveries on display.

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Dr Elsa Panciroli @elsa-panciroli.bsky.social · 28d

In the field again this week in what's become a second home. The sea is sculpted in sandstone. The Cuillin wearing their customary cloud bonnet. Fossils gu leor 💙

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Richard Butler @richardjbutler.bsky.social · Sep 5

Attendees of #SVP2025 #2025SVP: registration now open for two special events:

Friday night authors’ event & book signing with @elsa-panciroli.bsky.social @endofthepier.bsky.social & @tjdhalliday.bsky.social chaired by Tom Holland!

Spaces limited - check your email for how to register!

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Dr Elsa Panciroli @elsa-panciroli.bsky.social · Sep 2

So true!

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Dr Elsa Panciroli @elsa-panciroli.bsky.social · Sep 2

Just came across this cool diagram section of the Storr landslip on #Skye (Anderson & Dunham 1966). As if each cliff section is falling backwards as the dolorite tablecloth is pulled out from under their Jurassic feet.

A photograph in a book showing the famous rock formation called the Quirang in Skye, Scotland. A series of jagged rocks slope away from a sheer black cliff.

A geological diagramm of the rocks in the Quirang in Skye. They form a group of upright sections of cliff that have broken off and are tilted away towards the sea

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Dr Elsa Panciroli @elsa-panciroli.bsky.social · Sep 2

Farewell to Mike Waldman, who found the first Mesozoic mammal from Scotland and discovered our incredible fossil locality in Skye. The first vertebrate fossil incorporating Scottish Gaidhlig was named in his honour. He was a truly lovely, warm, generous person 💙 www.theguardian.com/science/2025...

Michael Waldman obituary

Other lives: Palaeontologist and geology teacher who discovered the first mammal fossil from the time of the dinosaurs in Scotland

www.theguardian.com

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Dr Elsa Panciroli @elsa-panciroli.bsky.social · Sep 2

I lent my voice to an exciting new Geological campaign - the Deep Time Trail crowdfunder! Coming soon to a world famous site for the history of science on a coast near you....

Scottish Geology Trust @scottishgeology.bsky.social · Sep 1

Something exciting is coming 🎉

Join us creating the Deep Time Trail at Siccar Point!

Launching September 15th 2025.

Coming Soon - Deep time trail crowdfunder

We've exciting things in the pipeline, watch on to find out more! https://www.scottishgeologytrust.org/crowdfunder

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Dr Elsa Panciroli @elsa-panciroli.bsky.social · Aug 20

An amazing programme of events starts with our launch event on 1st September! Come to the Hunterian in Glasgow to hear a panel discussion between artists and scientists about Volcanos in Your Neighborhood! www.scottishgeologytrust.org/event/launch...

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Dr Elsa Panciroli @elsa-panciroli.bsky.social · Aug 19

How am I supposed to take the Paskapoo Formation seriously? 💩

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Dr Elsa Panciroli @elsa-panciroli.bsky.social · Aug 14

Turns out I can still do a cartwheel. I'm pretty chuffed seeing as its 25 years since my last one 🤸🏼

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Dr Elsa Panciroli @elsa-panciroli.bsky.social · Aug 14

Rare as hen's teeth: an Assistant Curator job, with our fantastic team at National Museums Scotland! Closing date 24th August #museums #museumjobs
careers.nms.ac.uk/job/748553

Assistant Curator (Vertebrates)

careers.nms.ac.uk

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Dr Jamie Gallagher @jamiebgall.co.uk · Aug 7

The Roslin Institute is looking for a full time Engagement Officer. Great to see them highlight that you don’t need a research background or PhD.
My research background is a massive help to me in my career, but that is just one of many routes that people can take into engagement. We need all voices!

Due to the amount of hands-on, lab-based engagement in our programme, we are looking for someone with at least basic (ideally biology-focused) lab skills, and we are very open to hearing about all relevant experience - a research background and/or PhD level qualifications are not required.

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Filippo Maria Rotatori, PhD @palaeofil.bsky.social · Aug 7

Here a very nice contribution I took part in, shedding light on the early eavolution of stem-mammals!

Dr Elsa Panciroli @elsa-panciroli.bsky.social · Jun 13

Welcome to the world, Nujalikodon cassiopeiae! This little mammaliaform from Greenland is the oldest definitive docodontan, telling us more about this important clade's origin and palaeography, and how their complex teeth evolved. (Artwork by Pedro Andrade)

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Biodiversity Heritage Library @biodivlibrary.bsky.social · Jun 11

📢 The #BiodiversityHeritageLibrary is entering a bold new chapter – and we need your help! Today we release our official Call for Support. We’re seeking new hosts for BHL’s staff, infrastructure, and services. Learn more: blog.biodiversitylibrary.org/2025/06/tran... #BHLTransition #ILoveBHL

A red flower on a green stem withe the words: BHL Call for support now open overlayed.

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Dr Elsa Panciroli @elsa-panciroli.bsky.social · Jul 4

Typo! Should be 'in truth' 🤦🏼

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Dr Elsa Panciroli @elsa-panciroli.bsky.social · Jun 26

It's really effective 😀