Local Sites of Interest

The relationships between the Dalradian block and the Midland Valley; details of the structure and stratigraphy of the Highland Border Complex; recumbent folding in Upper Dalradian rocks.

Stratigraphy and sedimentation of the Lower and Upper Devonian; the angular unconformity which separates them.

The Highland Boundary Fault separates the Highlands from the Lowlands with metamorphic rocks to the north and sedimentary rocks to the south.

A walk around the building stones of Glasgow University. The guide contains colour photos and an easy to follow map of the campus.

A dramatic sandstone gorge in an area where coal and limestone deposits were of economic importance.

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. 

Sedimentary and volcanic rocks of Lower Carboniferous age and evidence for the Campsie Fault.

Geological information boards describing the geology and landscape evolution of the Campsie Fells.

 

Find out about the many glacially deposited hills upon which much of the city was built.

A basalt plug which is the only remaining evidence of the volcano which existed on this site 330-340 million years ago.

Explore the remains of a Carboniferous volcano at the Duncryne Hill, Gartocharn.

Prominent basalt rock feature that can be visited via Strathkelvin Railway Path/John Muir Way.

Beautifully preserved fossil tree stumps and roots from the Carboniferous period in Glasgow’s Victoria park.

Explore the geology of some of the remarkable monuments in this cemetery. The architecture, sculpture, views and stories continue to fascinate visitors.

Many different types of rock have been used in the construction of Glasgow's buildings. A booklet describing a geological trail around the buildings of Central Glasgow is available to download.

Remains of a fossil sea cliff

A 4 km trail along the River Kelvin with good exposures of Carboniferous rocks (sandstone, mudstone and silstone) and numerous bridges with interesting stonework.

History, nature and geology can be enjoyed at this site.

Geology of the area surrounding Portencross Castle

Sedimentary rocks from the Carboniferous period and evidence of the Quaternary glaciation.

A popular short walk with remarkable geomorphology and views.

A geological information board describing the geology and landscape evolution of the Campsie Fells.

Around the towns of Kilsyth and Cumbernauld lies an area rich in geology interest, natural and industrial heritage.