A dramatic sandstone gorge in an area where coal and limestone deposits were of economic importance.
A dramatic sandstone gorge in an area where coal and limestone deposits were of economic importance.
A 4 km trail along the River Kelvin with good exposures of Carboniferous rocks (sandstone, mudstone and silstone) and numerous bridges with interesting stonework.
Around the towns of Kilsyth and Cumbernauld lies an area rich in geology interest, natural and industrial heritage.
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.
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.