The UK's Nationwide Geology Club for Children

Calling all Poets!  Enter the Hugh Miller Writing Competition
Nov12

Calling all Poets! Enter the Hugh Miller Writing Competition

The Hugh Miller Writing competition is named after one of Scotland’s most endearing geologists.  He was one of Scotland’s greatest nature writers and the competition aims to honour Hugh Miller’s legacy by inspiring new, original prose and poetry on the theme of Scotland’s geoheritage.    Young people under 25 are being encouraged to enter – so Rockwatcher’s, here you go!  We all know how talented...

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Fieldtrip to Scotland for Older Rockwatchers – May 2021
Nov11

Fieldtrip to Scotland for Older Rockwatchers – May 2021

Calling all Rockwatchers over 14!  Are you up for a geological adventure in May 2021. Rockwatch is having a fieldtrip to the north of Scotland.  We are heading to the Inverness area, staying at a hostel in Ancheninver .  We’ll be exploring the geology of that area, visiting Knockan Crag and looking at sites in the North West Scotland Geopark.  The trip is for 4 nights with food and transport from Inverness included. It’s a...

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Arran Geofest 2017!
Aug22

Arran Geofest 2017!

The Isle of Arran, off the west coast of Scotland, is a great place for geology.  Walk in the footsteps of Triassic reptiles or marvel at the giant shells that lived at the Equator 300 million years ago.  And you can celebrate Arran’s spectacular geology at their Geofest. Friday 15 – Sunday 17 September  Three days of walks and talks in what promises to be an amazing weekend. All events are free but there are limited...

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