Geology
Excursions
We organise excursions
from springtime to autumn:
including day, evening
and residential excursions.
Geology
The Geology Excursion Programme features a range of events, including our core programme of day excursions and local evening excursions, led by a geologist with expert knowledge of the locality.
Our geology excursions are informative, enjoyable and a highly popular part of the Society’s activities. The 2018 Excursions programme allows you to experience the superb range of geology that southern Scotland has to offer. Explore the building stones of Perth, find some amazing fossils, find out about the glacial history of the River Tweed area … or go on an evening excursion to a local hill and explore the historical links between landscape, resources and people.
The 2019 programme is just being finalised and will be online before the end of February. In the meantime you can get an idea of what’s involved from last year’s programme – Click on the tabs below for further details.
Day Excursions
Saturday 2 June 2018, 9 am
Ardross–St Monans Leaders: Rosalind Garton and Richard Batchelor, St. Andrews University (apologies for the mistake with Rosalind’s name in the newsletter).
Saturday 16 June, 9 am
Coldingham Leader: Emrys Phillips, BGS.
Sunday 17 June, 10.15 am in Berwick
Berwick Leader: Alison Tymon.
Saturday 30 June, 9 am (Joint excursion with the Geological Society of Glasgow)
Perth City and environs Leader: Con Gillen.
Saturday 14 July, 9 am
Duns Leaders: David Stephenson and Alison Tymon.
Saturday 28 July, 9 am
Eddleston Water and Talla catchments of the River Tweed Leader: Clive Auton, BGS.
Saturday 18 August, 9 am
Dunbar to Belhaven Leader: Fiona McGibbon.
Saturday 1 September, 9 am
Tantallon Leaders: Tom Challands and David Millward, BGS.
Wednesday Evening Excursions
Wednesday 25 April 2018, 7 pm
Ellen’s Glen
Leader: Al McGowan, Lothian & Borders GeoConservation
Wednesday 9 May, 7 pm
Bonaly Leader: Andrew McMillan, Lothian & Borders GeoConservation
Wednesday 23 May, 7 pm
Currie–Balerno Leader: Ken Shaw
Wednesday 6 June, 7 pm
Dalkeith Buildings Leader: Andrew McMillan, Lothian & Borders GeoConservation
Wednesday 20 June, 7 pm
Calton Hill Leader: Richard Smith, Lothian & Borders GeoConservation
Wednesday 27 June, 7pm
Aberlady shore Leaders: David McAdam and Fiona McGibbon
Introductory Excursions
Aimed at new EGS members but open to all.
Sunday 27 May 2018, 10am
Arthur’s Seat Leaders: Angus Miller and EGS Council Members
Sunday 5 August, 10am
Midlothian Outdoor Festival 2018: Vogrie to Crichton Castle Leaders: Lothian and Borders GeoConservation
Saturday 8 September, 10am
Siccar Point Leaders: Angus Miller and EGS Council Members
EGS Residential Excursions
Each year, the Society organises two residential excursions: a week-long excursion in May, and a weekend excursion in the summer.
Long Excursion to Cyprus 11-18 May 2019
Professor Alastair Robertson of the University of Edinburgh has kindly agreed to lead the EGS Long Excursion to Cyprus. There are still a few places available, if you are interested please contact Anne Burgess by e-mail to longexcursion@edinburghgeolsoc.org.
Weekend Excursion: Stonehaven – Highland Boundary Fault 20-22 September 2019
Leader: Dr Alan Crane, Aberdeen University
Two full days will be spent examining the rocks to the north and south of the Highland Boundary Fault, as well as the fault itself. On Saturday, we will see the structural and metamorphic features of the Dalradian Southern Highland Group on the shore between Mill of Muchalls and the fault, with a total walking distance of 5-6 km. Sunday will include an examination of the fault, and the Siluro-Devonian and Ordovician rocks of the Highland Border Complex between Stonehaven and Skatie shore. Total walking distance 6 km. Transport will be by private car. There will be an introductory talk on the Friday evening and a group dinner on the Saturday evening. Participants will arrange their own accommodation in the Stonehaven area, where there are plenty of options available.
Further information will be available once the Newsletter has been distributed to members at the end of February.
Other Societies’ Geological Excursions
The Geological Society of Glasgow
EGS members are welcome to attend excursions organised by the Geological Society of Glasgow where spaces are available. Further excursion details from their web site. Members are reminded they are eligible to join the Glasgow Society as Associate Members.
Other UK Geological Societies
For details about geological excursions in your own area of the United Kingdom, contact your local geological society.
We have listed some of them here >>
(If your society is not on our list, let us know.)
Planning Geological Excursions?
You may find these online tools from the British GeologIcal Survey and Ordnance Survey are useful.
The Edinburgh Geological Society
The Edinburgh Geological Society is one of the UK’s foremost geological societies, whose aim is to promote public interest in geology and the advancement of geological knowledge. We are a friendly and informal organisation with a wide range of members of varied backgrounds and interests.
Charity registered in Scotland
No. SC 008011