Tales of Scotland’s landscapes to launch Scottish Geology Festival

Scotland’s iconic landscapes and rugged coastlines have been shaped by the elements over countless millennia.

 

The rocks beneath our feet hold the secrets of our planet’s past and this year, the Scottish Geology Festival will host numerous events unlocking these stories.

 

Running from September 1 to October 9, the Scottish Geology Trust and partners will deliver another packed programme of activities across the country, showcasing and celebrating Scotland’s incredible geology.

 

This year’s festival will launch with a joint event hosted by The James Hutton Institute and the Scottish Geology Trust, exploring into Scotland’s fascinating geological past, present and future with Alan McKirdy, discussing the impact of the work of James Hutton, founder of modern geology.

 

Dr Katie Strang, director of the Scottish Geology Festival, said: 'We are excited to be back for the third year of the Scottish Geology Festival. During Scotland's Year of Stories, the festival is a fantastic opportunity for people of all ages to explore Scotland's incredible landscapes, learning how they have been shaped over millions of years by geological processes; revealing the secrets and tales of our planet's past.

 

"attachment_766249" "aligncenter" "300"] Singing Sands, Acharacle.

 

'From volcanic eruptions to tropical coal swamps, dinosaurs to earthquakes - the rocks beneath our feet provide endless opportunities for adventure, education and discovery.'

 

From coastal walks and fossil hunting, to online and in-person talks, there will be something for everyone to enjoy during this year’s festival. Tour the ancient, fossilised trees at Fossil Grove in Glasgow, join in a virtual demonstration showcasing Scottish agates from National Museums Scotland, or explore extinct volcanoes in Edinburgh and the UNESCO Global Geopark in the North West Highlands.

 

Joining forces with Scottish Water, the trust will also be encouraging event participants to consider and reduce their use of water, not just in summer. With climate change challenging Scotland, the Trust continues to champion how learning from Scotland’s geology can help raise awareness that water is always worth saving.

 

With a spread of events on all across Scotland, as well as online, this year’s Festival will provide a great day out and experience for all ages. The Scottish Geology Festival is organised by the Scottish Geology Trust. For details of all festival events visit www.scottishgeologytrust.org/festival

 

NO_T33_Geology Festival_01_Singing Sands, Acharacle

 

NO_T33_Geology Festival_02_Towards Sleat above Arnisdale

 

NO_T33_Geology Festival_03_Camasunary-Skye

 

NO_T33_Geology Festival_04_View from Carn Mor Dearg