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April 2021
Mapping the Assynt Thrust Structures : Three Centuries of Discovery and Changing Technology
A talk by Keith Milne who will explain how he was inspired by the early geologists as he relates his experiences in the Inchnadamph area in 1974 during a University mapping project. The talk will focus on a particular area south of Ben More Assynt where we see inverted Torridonian sandstone caught up in the Thrust movements. Using the latest Earth visualisations, we can add value to the field measurements and interpretation of such complex structures. Keith Milne completed his PhD…
Find out more »July 2021
Highlands Controversy Geotour
The Highlands Controversy tour follows the pioneering geologists of the 19th century in their attempts to unravel the geological history of the northwest highlands.
Find out more »Clachtoll Field Day
Andy Moffat and Pete Harrison will lead a field day to look at the nature of the Lewisian Torridonian unconformity at Clachtoll.
Find out more »September 2021
Geopark Geotour
Travel the length of the Geopark visiting the areas of geological significance in the company of local geologist Pete Harrison
Find out more »October 2021
Geopark (extended weekend) Geotour – Fully Booked
Travel the length of the Geopark visiting the areas of geological significance in the company of local geologist Pete Harrison.
Find out more »Talk – Building Stones of Inverness
Talk on Building Stones of Inverness - Andy Moffat This talk will take place at the Rock Stop or possibly by Zoom. More details to follow.
Find out more »Guided Walk – Building Stones of Inverness
A walk through Inverness looking at the building stones of the town- Andy Moffat. This is a follow up to the talk on 11th October. Meeting arrangements to be confirmed
Find out more »May 2022
Geopark Geotour
Travel the length of the Geopark visiting the areas of geological significance in the company of local geologist Pete Harrison
Find out more »June 2022
Highlands Controversy Geotour
The Highlands Controversy tour follows the pioneering geologists of the 19th century in their attempts to unravel the geological history of the northwest highlands.
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