The Lothian and Borders GeoConservation group has published
a number of leaflets and posters, covering different areas and sites of interest
in the Lothian and Borders area.
We hope to eventually make all Lothian
and Borders GeoConservation publications available here for you to download and
print; many of the more recent leaflets below have links to a pdf version. A copy
of any of these leaflets or posters (in A4 size) is available by writing to: Archie
Miller, 6 Addiston Crescent, Balerno, Midlothian, EH14 7DB.
| LEAFLETS |
| See also the Geology
Action pages for leaflets published in association with Girlguiding East Lothian. |
 Guide
to the Water of Leith at Stockbridge, Edinburgh
A3
pdf version (451 KB) A4
pdf version (474 KB) |  James
Hutton, a man ahead of his time
A3
pdf version (2.3 MB) A4
pdf version (2.4 MB) |  The
Canongate Wall of the Scottish Parliament is embellished by a selection of Scottish
rocks, some of which have Scottish texts carved into the face.
A3
pdf version (1.2 MB) A4
pdf version (1.5 MB) |
An introduction to the Stones of Scotland sculpture in Regent Road Park, Edinburgh,
made of stones from each of Scotland's 32 Local Authorities
A3
pdf version (1.6 MB) A4
pdf version (1.7 KB) |  Guide
to the fossils found along the shore at Barns Ness, near Dunbar in East Lothian.
A3
pdf version (967 KB) A4
pdf version (853 KB) |  North
Berwick's scenery is formed from a variety of volcanic rock types formed around
340 million years ago.
A3
pdf version (454 KB) A4
pdf version (474 KB) |
 The
Geology of the Water of Leith, Edinburgh. Written by Emma Skelley as a final year
project of her geology degree at Edinburgh University.
A3
pdf version (1.9 MB) A4
pdf version (1.9 KB) |  Craiglockhart
and Edinburgh's Seven Hills
A3
pdf version (1.3 MB) A4
pdf version (1.4 MB) |  Craigleith
Quarry - Edinburgh's largest quarry is mostly filled in, but this leaflet guides
you to the remains of the quarry face.
Online
version A3 pdf version
(1.5 MB) A4 pdf version
(1.6 MB) |
 Joppa
Shore, Edinburgh. Written by Lindsay Wilson as a final year project of her geology
degree at Edinburgh University.
A3
pdf version (783 KB) A4
pdf version (826 KB) |  Corstorphine
Hill, west Edinburgh - this scenic site contains geology (dolerite sill with sedimentary
exposures), walks with panoramic views and some archeology thrown in!
A4
pdf version (3.1 MB) |  Calton
Hill, central Edinburgh - A fragment of the Arthur's Seat volcano, just beyond
the east end of Princes Street. In addition to the extensive views around the
city, the leaflet pinpoints interesting buildings and monuments in the surrounding
area.
A3 pdf version (2.9
MB) A4 pdf version
(2.9 MB) |
 Witch
Craig Wall, West Lothian - a viewpoint near Bathgate, constructed with representative
Scottish stone, labelled and with a display panel on the landforms visible on
a really good day!
|  Petershill
Wildlife Reserve, West Lothian - A limestone reef and a SSSI near Bathgate. This
was a lime quarry in the mid 18th C, later a drinking water reservoir.
|  Guide
to Hermitage of Briad and Blackford Hill, Edinburgh
Download
to your smart phone using the Makkamappa app! A4
pdf version (2.4 MB) |
 Ravelston
Woods, Edinburgh
A4
pdf version (562 KB) |  Binny
Craig, West Lothian - A prominent landmark, and an example of landform shaping
, a legacy from the last Ice Age. This is a crag and tail landform with many surrounding
features associated with glacial retreat.
A4
pdf version (512 KB) |  East
Kirkton Quarry, West Lothian - A small, disused limestone quarry and a SSSI near
Bathgate. Unusual in that the deposit favoured fossilisation of land animals rather
than those that lived in water. Collecting not allowed without permission.
|
POSTERS |
Screen-size
copies of the posters can be viewed by clicking the link below. Close window to
return to this page. |
Lothian
and Borders RIGS
Corstorphine
Hill
East Lothian
Joppa Shore
Roslin
Glen | Union
Canal - Edinburgh
Union
Canal - Falkirk
Union Canal
- West Lothian
West Lothian
Geological Heritage | |
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