The Scottish Geology Trust

The home of #ScottishGeology. The Trust is a charity that inspires people everywhere to understand, love and care for Scotland’s incredible geological heritage.

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Don’t forget to donate to the #SiccarPoint #DeepTimeTrail Crowdfunder!

https://t.co/flqALMCVSL

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Thank you for making 2026 such an incredible celebration of Scottish Geology. Help us make 2027 even better! Keep an eye out on our socials for updates on the next Scottish Geology Festival, which returns to its usual time in October.

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That's a wrap on The Scottish Geology Festival 2026! 🎉

Thank you to everyone who attended the events, including The Deep Time Gala 🕰, creative workshops 🎨 and excursions ⛰ (and many more!). We hope you learned about Scotland's geological story and James Hutton's legacy.

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Photos 1-6:Geowalks Holiday:Arran. Photo by L.Low; Textile workshop,'The Ground Shakes', Photo by R.Jack; Drawing workshop,'The Ground Shakes', Photo by Z.Thorman; Deep Time Gala stall, Photo by SGT; Jeanie Barrie's Cave, Carlops, Photo by A.Jeffreys; Deep Time Gala,Photo by SGT.

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Last (week) but certainly not least!

The final week of the Scottish Geology Festival is packed with events. We cover it all, from literature, music, fashion and more. Attend a concert or a rock museum, learn about caves, or see how geology inspires creativity in our workshops.

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It is officially Week 3! Come learn about ancient fossil trees 🌴 or about Edinburgh’s volcanic past 🌋 , meet rock enthusiasts, and even ride a rib boat to Siccar Point this week in the Scottish Geology Festival!

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We are moving into Week 2 of the Scottish Geology Festival! Get creative in art workshops 🎨 or enjoy the outdoors in guided walks and excursions. ⛰️

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We are off to a great start to the Scottish Geology Festival, with Week 1 being packed full of events!

From fossil walks 🦴, to online talks 💻️ , and lapidary demonstrations 💎 , this week of the Scottish Geology Festival promises to suit everyone’s interests.

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There’s a whole host of exhibitions occurring during the Scottish Geology Festival this year. From James Hutton-focused exhibitions marking the famous geologist’s 300th birthday, to contemporary art inspired by deep time, landscapes, and Earth processes, there’s plenty to explore

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Come along for a coach tour to Siccar Point to explore the new Deep Time Trail and become inspired by creative responses to James Hutton’s ideas. 💡

Coach tickets are £20 + booking fee.

🎟Booking is essential at: https://t.co/zL6Dq5NRQC?

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🎟️ Booking and tickets are essential, at: https://t.co/UNKKZoxY7z?

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Come along for a unique evening of music, song, video and poetry inspired by James Hutton’s insights regarding deep time and Earth’s processes with performances from leading Scottish performers. 🎼

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For more information and booking, visit:

https://t.co/joVDuyHP96

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Share an alternative summer solstice in the world-famous Pianodrome.

Deep Listening to Deep Time is a practical and participatory listening and making session that invites participants to encounter geological time through slow attention, touch, and sound.

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🎟The event is free, but booking is essential at: https://t.co/KAQoDpby8p

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It is time to launch Two Skies Ltd.'s Rock and Gemstone Museum!⚒

Adam 'Two Skies' McIntosh will be on hand to welcome visitors and guide them through his impressive collection of rocks, minerals and fossils. 🦴

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The Deep Time Trail is now OPEN!! 🎉

SGT had a blast at the opening yesterday with Chair Steph Flude helping to cut the ribbon.

It was a privilege to help fundraise for this fantastic initiative. Congratulations to Angus and the DDT working group for brining it all together!