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March 2021
How the mountains of Foinaven and Arkle inspired geological understanding of the Alps and Himalayas
A virtual talk by Rob Butler of Aberdeen University. A journey with the nineteenth century pioneer H.M. Cadell, his fieldwork in Sutherland, the tectonic experiments he made and how they continue to inspire ideas of how the World's great mountain ranges are formed... To register for the talk click on the button below. Talk on the Mountains of Foinaven and Arkle
Find out more »Trees, Climate and the Act of Union
A virtual talk by Rob Wilson of St Andrews University. Our climate is changing. Over the coming decades, it is likely that Scotland will get warmer, wetter and stormier. But how much has Scotland warmed in recent decades. How does this current warming compare to the last 1000 years and what were the extreme warm and cold periods during that time? With the instrumental data providing information only for the last 150 years or so, we must rely on proxies…
Find out more »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 »May 2021
Geopark Geotour (to be rescheduled due to Covid restrictions)
Travel the length of the Geopark visiting the areas of geological significance in the company of local geologist Pete Harrison
Find out more »June 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 »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
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.
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