Geopark Shetland and North West Highlands Geopark have just been designated UNESCO Global Geoparks.
Geopark Shetland and North West Highlands Geopark have just been designated UNESCO Global Geoparks.
The Clyde and Avon Valley Landscape Partnership is developing a geotrail with input from BGS.
A competition for geology enthusiasts of all ages; closing date 18 March 2016. More at www.scottishgeology.com/hughmiller
We are planning to run a residential weekend excursion, led by Iain Allison, to the Knapdale area from 16th-18th April 2016.
Dynamite explosions have revealed the layer that lubricates the movement of Earth's tectonic plates in unprecedented detail.
A new guide to the geology of Islay, with 12 illustrative excursions, has just been published.
Revised excursion itineraries for three classic geological sites in Arran, prepared by Jim MacDonald, are now available.
Percy Bridgman, an American physicist active during the 20th century, has just had Earth's most common mineral named after him.
The BGS has created a 3D model of the Assynt Culmination of the Moine Thrust, which is available for download.
A public poll to choose Scotland's five favourite fossils is being organised by the Scottish Geodiversity Forum.