A 4 km trail along the River Kelvin with good exposures of Carboniferous rocks (sandstone, mudstone and silstone) and numerous bridges with interesting stonework.
A 4 km trail along the River Kelvin with good exposures of Carboniferous rocks (sandstone, mudstone and silstone) and numerous bridges with interesting stonework.
Around the towns of Kilsyth and Cumbernauld lies an area rich in geology interest, natural and industrial heritage.
Prominent basalt rock feature that can be visited via Strathkelvin Railway Path/John Muir Way.
History, nature and geology can be enjoyed at this site.
Explore the remains of a Carboniferous volcano at the Duncryne Hill, Gartocharn.
Sedimentary rocks from the Carboniferous period and evidence of the Quaternary glaciation.
Take a step back in time at Campsie Glen! Here you can stand on the site of an ancient lagoon, and climb your way up through a series of ancient lava flows – a remnant of the Campsie Hills volcanic past.
Dalradian schists, Hutton's classic unconformity and Permian sandstones and breccias.