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Galdrings Tertiary dyke (L) and Carboniferous dyke (R) - Photo by David Rae

Ardnamurchan Lighthouse - Photo by Andy Moffat

Barmore Loch Tay lst Boudin NR 86690 71280 at 195 - Photo by David Rae

Ob Lusa to Ardnish Coast, Isle of Skye - Photo by Andy Leggatt

Tarbat Ness - Photo by Andy Leggatt

Dutchman’s Cap, Mull - Photo by Andy Moffat

Elgol, Glen Scaladal - Photo by Andy Leggatt

Torvean, Inverness - Photo by Andy Leggatt

Isle of Staffa - Photo by Andy Moffat

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Geology sites

About the Scottish Geology Trust Geosites Project
Scotland has over 1000 sites that are designated as important for geology and geomorphology at a national or local level. The Scottish Geology Trust’s Geosites project aims to build a map and database for all of these sites, to encourage greater awareness and conservation.

Using the map
Select a GCR category of interest to view site locations and zoom in to see site boundaries. Click on a site for more information.

(Click on map image for SGT Geosites - external link)

Explore the coast around Hopeman with this video by Elgin Museum Geology Group.

Elgin Musem (external link)

Moray before the dinosaurs. An Elgin Museum Geology Group video.

Fossil collecting

Click on the image for fossil collecting information in the north of Scotland. (External site)