Prominent basalt rock feature that can be visited via Strathkelvin Railway Path/John Muir Way.
Prominent basalt rock feature that can be visited via Strathkelvin Railway Path/John Muir Way.
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 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.
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.
An association of serpentenite, chert and pillow lavas that represents an ophiolite suite.
A large deeply-eroded volcanic vent of Lower Carboniferous age.
Succession of Carboniferous rock types and junctions of the Carboniferous with the Devonian and the Permian.
Dalradian schists, Hutton's classic unconformity and Permian sandstones and breccias.