Prominent basalt rock feature that can be visited via Strathkelvin Railway Path/John Muir Way.
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.
Explore the geology of some of the remarkable monuments in this cemetery. The architecture, sculpture, views and stories continue to fascinate visitors.
Explore the remains of a Carboniferous volcano at the Duncryne Hill, Gartocharn.
Sedimentary rocks from the Carboniferous period and evidence of the Quaternary glaciation.
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 from the website.
A basalt plug which is the only remaining evidence of the volcano which existed on this site 330-340 million years ago.