Excursions

This excursion has been cancelled because of the coronavirus outbreak. We hope to reschedule it for 2021.

A classic east-west cross-section through folded Dalradian metasediments: part of the Appin Syncline, including Appin Phyllite, Limestone and Quartzite, with Ballachulish Slates and some minor basic dykes and intrusive bodies.

A great opportunity to view the wonderfully varied geology of this small island.

Accessible exposures along the shore to the east of South Queensferry, including the Lower Carboniferous West Lothian Oil-Shale Formation and the older Gullane Formation below this (both Strathclyde Group).

A visit to a disused quarry to see the fossils and rocks of the Lower Limestone Group of Ayrshire. The site is also abundant in wildlife and plants.

A presentation on the history of the lime industry in Charlestown and the geology and palaeontology of the Blackhall Limestone, followed by a walk to examine outcrops of the Blackhall Limestone and the Early Carboniferous Visean Limestone, with a chance to look for fossils in quarry spoil heaps.

A chance to see part of the Hunterian Collection that is not usually on public display.