Want to improve your field mapping skills? Come along on the OUGS Advanced Geological Field Mapping week with Dr Nick Chidlaw in Perthshire next Spring! Open to all, not just OUGS Members.

Traverse 400 million years of geology and history with a guided walk up the Abby Craig Explore how invaders and defenders have used this strategic point; from the Vikings to Sir William Wallace. 📅4th Oct, 2:00-3:30, Legends Coffee House

Last chance to book! Grab your ticket now

Step into deep time ⏰ with the @BritGeoSurvey to explore Scotland’s fossil record—from early marine life 🪼 to land-dwelling reptiles 🦎 See real specimens from the collection and trace the evolution of life! 📅 26th Sept, book a time from 12:00 - 3:00, Lyell Centre, Edinburgh

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿Scotland Rocks🪨 Get hands-on with @aberdeenuni geologists to experience Scotland’s rich earth history. Virtually visit rock outcrops using stunning 3D imagery! 📅 24th Sept, 10:00 - 12:00, University of Aberdeen

Help us honour James Hutton & geological history in the landscape that started it all! Donate now - crowdfunder.co.uk/siccar-point

Visit the Bridge of Allan Well House and discover the unlikely combination of a copper mine and a mineral water🥤spa Join the restoration team for their open day - look down the 35m shaft, chat to miners and learn all about Airthrey Copper Mine 📅 27th & 28th Sept, 10:00 - 4:00

Are you passionate about Scotland's scientific heritage? Help us tell the story of one of Scotland’s greatest minds; James Hutton, the founder of modern geology, through his most famous geological outcrop Siccar Point. Donate today! www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/siccar-point

Mississippi sized rivers, 🌋volcanoes, and colliding continents 🏔️- the pebbles at Auchmithie Beach tell an incredible story! Discover these and more at this #BeachPebble event 📅 Sat 27th & Sun 28th Sept, 11:00 - 4:00, Auchmithie beach and village hall

Together with @scottishgeology.bsky.social, this Friday we're inviting you behind the scenes of the BGS core store 🪨 View real fossils from our collections and trace how life evolved across millions of years 🔎 🎟️ Tickets are free, but spots are limited: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/scotlands-...

🪨 Rocks in the Courtyard 🪨 Test your geological knowledge with this match-the-pebble challenge Visit the courtyard of the Signal Tower Museum, Arbroath 10:30 - 16:00 until 12th October to try your hand!

We have some great rewards if you donate to help make the Deep Time Trail a reality! First up, we have reproductions of the “Lost Drawings”. These illustrations were prepared by John Clerk of Eldin and were supposed to illustrate the later volumes of Hutton’s Theory of Earth

Have you been to Siccar Point? Share your memories and show us your photos! Help us build a Deep time Trail: www.crowdfunder.co.uk/siccar-point

Discover Edinburgh’s volcano 🌋 and more during your walk in Holyrood Park with our own @scottishgeology geologists! Join our self-lead trail, including a display of mineral and fossils and activities in the education centre 📅 27th Sept, 12-3, Arthurs Seat, Edinburgh

Step into deep time ⏰ with the @BritGeoSurvey to explore Scotland’s fossil record—from early marine life 🪼 to land-dwelling reptiles 🦎 See real specimens from the collection and trace the evolution of life! 📅 26th Sept, book a time from 12:00 - 3:00, Lyell Centre, Edinburgh

"James Hutton's observations at Siccar point started a journey which completely changed our understanding of our planet and, our place on it.” - David Hope Jones, SSDAlliance, on why the Deep Time Trail is so important. Donate www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/siccar-point

👀 See world-famous geology at Portsoy. Explore a dramatic section of rocks that were squashed and cooked by ancient mountain 🏔️ building events Examine rocks under the microscope 📅 21st Sept, 11:00 - 1:00 or 2:30 - 4:30, Portsoy shoreline & Bothy Museum

Are you a GSL fellow? The Early Careers Network and the Central Scotland Regional Group are gathering for a relaxed evening connecting with fellow early career geologists and geoscientists, themed around Volcanos in our Neighbourhood! 📅 25th Sept, 17:30-20:00, Carlton Hill

Each volcanic rock🌋tells a story about Earth’s ancient past🌍. In this "Scotland's Volcanic Rocks" workshop, @scotgeologist will teach you all you need to know to be able to read different igneous rocks! 📅 24th Sept, 10-12 or 1-3 CED Stone Scotland, Allandale

Join 🏔️ geologist and artist 🎨 Phoebe Sleath on a guided evening walk around Greyhope Bay Centre & explore the rocky coastal landscape through confident and colourful watercolour sketches 🖌️ 📅 20th Sept, 17:30 - 19:30, Greyhope, Aberdeen

We are planning a gorgeous Deep Time Trail at Siccar Point, to tell the story of James Hutton's discovery of the unconformity and how this influenced the world's understanding of geological processes. Every £ helps. Please donate: www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/siccar-point

Siccar Point is one of the most important geoheritage sites in the world; we think visitors deserve to hear why. Help us install a Deep Time Trail - donate to the Crowdfunder now. www.crowdfunder.co.uk/siccar-point youtu.be/OeHsVJiO9gE

Mull Rocks! Join geologists John Faithful and James Westland for a Mull geowalk. Granite 🪨, garnets 💎and a picnic 🧺! 📅 21st Sept, all day, Ardalanish

Take a walk 🥾 with @aberdeenuni geologists across the Highland Boundary – Scotland’s great fault line dividing different landscapes and very different geology. Explore long-lost rivers , the depths of the crust and vanished oceans! 📅 20th Sept, 1:00 - 5:00, Stonehaven

Join us at Meffan Museum today!

This Monday the Scottish Mineral & Lapidary Club will be at @ourdynamicearth to wow you with remarkable rocks 🪨 & magnificent minerals 💎 You’ll get to see awesome samples & learn about the art of lapidary! 📅 Mon 15th Sept, 10-4, free with entry ticket

Each rock 🪨 tells a story about Earth’s ancient past 🌍 In this "Intro to Rocks and Minerals" workshop, @scottishgeologist.bsky.social will teach you all you need to know to be able to read that rock! 📅 17th Sept, 10:00 - 12:00 or 12:00 - 2:00, CED Stone Scotland, Allandale

What happens when a comedian walks into a volcano? 🌋 Scientist turned stand-up comedian Ben Miller explores volcanology, entomology, Hawaiian history, cats, cookies, and more in this comedy show 🤣 📅 17th Sept, 20:00 - 21:30, Birnam Arts

We've exciting things in the pipeline, watch on to hear from @Historic_Ally and find out more! Crowdfunder, launching September 15th 2025. www.scottishgeologytrust.org/crowdfunder/ youtu.be/OjUqk2vyTkQ

Meffan Museum are celebrating the Rocks of Angus for Doors Open day. You can join them and see highlights from the Museum collection and participate in hands on activities and rock themed fun for all ages! 📅 13th & 14th Sept, 11:00 - 15:00, Forfar

We’re at St Cyrus this weekend! Come along to see some local rocks, family activities, a glowing mineral cave and the History of Earth in 30 minutes!

Join in on a Ranger-led stroll along the Hopetoun foreshore to explore some of West Lothian’s finest geology. Plus, you might even spot some fantastic 🦭 wildlife 🐦‍⬛ along the way! 📅 7th Sept, 10:00 - 13:00, Hopetoun House Estate

This weekend the Scottish Mineral & Lapidary Club will be at @ourdynamicearth to wow you with remarkable rocks 🪨 & magnificent minerals 💎 You’ll get to see awesome samples & learn about the art of lapidary! 📅 Sat 13th to Mon 15th Sept, 10-4, free with entry ticket

The Scottish Geology Festival Launch Event was a great success! Thank you to our panelists and to all who attended🌋 Don't forget to check out our upcoming events! Visit scottishgeologytrust.org/festival/ or keep an eye out on our socials for more info.

The doctor will see you now 🏥 The rock doctors 🪨🩺@Hunterian will be on hand to identify your mysterious rocks🪨pebbles or fossils🐚 Bring along your own collection, or check out fascinating examples from the Hunterian geology collections! 📅 Sat 13th Sept, 12-4

What happens when a comedian walks into a volcano? 🌋 Scientist turned stand-up comedian Ben Miller explores volcanology, entomology, Hawaiian history, cats, cookies, and more in this comedy show 🤣 📅 10th Sept, 19:30 - 21:00, Eastwood Park Theatre

🪨 Rocks in the Courtyard 🪨 Test your geological knowledge with this match-the-pebble challenge Visit the courtyard of the Signal Tower Museum, Arbroath 10:30 - 16:00 until 12th October to try your hand!

Join Luisa Hendry, @Scotgeologist, for an unforgettable journey along Dunure Beach - where Scotland’s ancient geology meets stunning coastal landscapes 🪨🌊🏖️ See coastal geology in action, explore ancient volcanoes and learn all about agates 📅 9th Sept, 17:00 - 18:30, £20

Something exciting is coming 🎉 Join us creating the Deep Time Trail at Siccar Point! Launching September 15th 2025.

Join in on a Ranger-led stroll along the Hopetoun foreshore to explore some of West Lothian’s finest geology. Plus, you might even spot some fantastic 🦭 wildlife 🐦‍⬛ along the way! 📅 7th Sept, 10:00 - 13:00, Hopetoun House Estate

There's still time to secure your ticket for our launch event tomorrow!

Join the GeoBus team to explore local rocks and fossils on the St Andrews coast 🌊 See highlights of the Fife coastal path, including St Andrews' local volcano at the Rock and Spindle 🌋 Secure your free ticket now! 📅 7th Sept, 10:00 - 1:00, West Sands, St Andrews

Come along to @GeoNatter - these informal gatherings are the perfect opportunity to meet like-minded rock enthusiasts and chat all things geological and palaeontological! Tea and coffee provided ☕️ 📅 3rd Sept, 1:30 - 3:00, Kelvin Hall Glasgow

Sneak peek at new exhibition at Hugh Miller’s Birthplace Museum for the #ScotGeolFest25 Pop by and see if you’re up in the highlands! Running until October 12th @scottishgeology.bsky.social #ScottishGeologyFestival

From Rock to Paper: Sketch like a Geologist Join geologist Josephine Canning for a creative and educational hands-on workshop where art meets geology 🖌️🪨 Perfect for beginners and enthusiasts alike 📅 6th Sept, 10:30 - 12:00, Stirling Castle

Visit the holy grail of geology by boat! 🛥️ Join a rib boat tour of Hutton's unconformity from the sea at Siccar Point. Tickets are very limited! 📅 6th Sept, 11-1, Departs from Eyemouth

St Cyrus Rocks! 🏔️ Join geologists & @CouncilRanger’s for a celebration of all things rocky & pebbly at St Cyrus National Nature Reserve! Bring your rocks & fossils for ID & get an up-close look at prepared & labelled local samples! 📅 6th & 7th Sept, 11-4, Old Lifeboat Shed

The Hugh Miller Birthplace Museum has some fantastic #ScotGeolFest25 events, including guided fossils walks along Cromarty beach! Joined by an experienced guide, you’ll discover the rocks, fossils, & geology that captivated Hugh Miller 📅 Every Sat and Sun ⏰ tide dependant

Have you ever wondered how people craft, shape & polish rough stones & turn them into beautiful creations? 💍 Now is your chance to find out! The Scottish Mineral & Lapidary Club are holding Open Days during #ScotGeolFest25, the first one is on Tues 2nd Sept 10am-4pm 🎉