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Hugh Miller Writing Competition 2017 – 2018
26 Nov 2017

Hugh Miller Writing Competition 2017 – 2018

Footprints in the Sand: the Hugh Miller Writing Competition II invites entries inspired by recent fossil discoveries in Scotland.

Hugh Miller Writing Competition 2017 – 2018
Professor Nigel Trewin
31 Oct 2017

Professor Nigel Trewin

The Geological Society of Glasgow is sad to announce the death of the eminent geologist, Professor Nigel Trewin.

Professor Nigel Trewin
Revealed: 51 best places to see Scotland’s geology
10 Oct 2017

Revealed: 51 best places to see Scotland’s geology

The Scottish Geodiversity Forum '51 best places' project is launched today. An interactive map of the locations can be found on the SGF site. Is your personal favourite on the map?

Revealed: 51 best places to see Scotland’s geology
Mystery stone identified
09 Oct 2017

Mystery stone identified

A mystery stone found in a garden in the Callander area has been identified by society member Simon Cuthbert.

Mystery stone identified
New excursion guide to Fossil Grove available
14 Sep 2017

New excursion guide to Fossil Grove available

A new colour excursion guide to Fossil Grove and a new leaflet about the grove are now available.

New excursion guide to Fossil Grove available
Scotland’s Geodiversity Charter to be renewed
03 Sep 2017

Scotland’s Geodiversity Charter to be renewed

An updated version of Scotland’s Geodiversity Charter will be launched at a conference in Edinburgh on 16 November 2017.

Scotland’s Geodiversity Charter to be renewed
Scotland’s Geoheritage Festival, October 2017
09 Aug 2017

Scotland’s Geoheritage Festival, October 2017

The first national geoheritage festival runs throughout October. Events are organised by partners of the Scottish Geodiversity Forum.

Scotland’s Geoheritage Festival, October 2017
Scotland floats on Iceland’s mantle plume
06 Jul 2017

Scotland floats on Iceland’s mantle plume

The plume of hot rock that sits beneath Iceland could prevent the Scottish Highlands from being submerged beneath the waves. 

Scotland floats on Iceland’s mantle plume
Deadline for NW Highlands Geopark funding appeal extended
15 May 2017

Deadline for NW Highlands Geopark funding appeal extended

The deadline for the crowdfunding appeal for NW Highlands Geopark has been extended until June 5th and the target reduced to £30,000.

Deadline for NW Highlands Geopark funding appeal extended
North West Highlands Geopark crowdfunding appeal
12 May 2017

North West Highlands Geopark crowdfunding appeal

North West Highlands Geopark is in urgent need of donations to its crowdfunding appeal, which closes on Monday 15th May.

North West Highlands Geopark crowdfunding appeal

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04 Mar 2025

Megaflood shaped Sicily as it refilled Mediterranean Sea

The megaflood that refilled the Mediterranean Sea 5 million years ago shaped Sicily’s hills.

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05 Jan 2025

Carbon may have helped Earth’s iron core solidify

A high concentration of carbon within Earth’s inner core could explain a long-standing mystery about how the deepest part of our planet froze solid.

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