Lothian & Borders RIGS Group

The Lothian and Borders RIGS Group identify and designate sites as RIGS, Regionally Important Geological and Geomorphological Sites. The group is a committee of the Edinburgh Geological Society.

RIGS, identified by locally developed criteria, are currently the most important places for geology, geomorphology and soils outside statutorily protected nature reserves and Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI). The designation of RIGS is one way of recognising and protecting important Earth science and landscape features for future generations to enjoy.

We also work to raise awareness of RIGS sites and Earth heritage through publicity such as leaflets, booklets, posters, interpretation boards and the Internet, and by developing access and educational usage of sites and trails.

Our Craigleith Quarry leaflet was officially launched in September 2005. Copies of this and other leaflets are available free of charge, see the LaBRIGS publications page for details.