Around the towns of Kilsyth and Cumbernauld lies an area rich in geology interest, natural and industrial heritage.
Around the towns of Kilsyth and Cumbernauld lies an area rich in geology interest, natural and industrial heritage.
Find out about the many glacially deposited hills upon which much of the city was built.
History, nature and geology can be enjoyed at this site.
Sedimentary rocks from the Carboniferous period and evidence of the Quaternary glaciation.
A basalt plug which is the only remaining evidence of the volcano which existed on this site 330-340 million years ago.
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.