Angus Miller
@geowalks.scot
Walks & holidays exploring Scotland's geology, and its influence on landscape & people. Edinburgh Uni Teaching Fellow, founding Trustee Scottish Geology Trust.
I've got a new online course starting in January: Geology of Scotland for beginners. An excellent Christmas present for the person in your life who has everything apart from a basic understanding of the geology of Scotland!
geowalks.scot/geology-cour...
geowalks.scot/geology-cour...
Geology Courses - Geowalks
Short courses exploring the wonderful geology of Scotland, including Scotland's hills and coast, and the geology of the city of Edinburgh
geowalks.scot
November 23, 2025 at 8:53 PM
I've got a new online course starting in January: Geology of Scotland for beginners. An excellent Christmas present for the person in your life who has everything apart from a basic understanding of the geology of Scotland!
geowalks.scot/geology-cour...
geowalks.scot/geology-cour...
Thanks for your support Callan. We have just received news of substantial grant funding so the Deep Time Trail is going to be built on schedule. Would be great if we can hit the fundraising target and fully deliver the vision!
Please help build some public-facing interpretive signage at Siccar Point. www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/siccar-point
The campaign is very close to 2/3 of their goal, with 9 days to go...
@thenoblegasbag.bsky.social
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The campaign is very close to 2/3 of their goal, with 9 days to go...
@thenoblegasbag.bsky.social
⚒️
Building the James Hutton Deep Time Trail
We are raising vital funds for a new Deep Time Trail at Siccar Point to celebrate the life and legacy of James Hutton for his Tercentenary.
www.crowdfunder.co.uk
November 21, 2025 at 12:29 PM
Thanks for your support Callan. We have just received news of substantial grant funding so the Deep Time Trail is going to be built on schedule. Would be great if we can hit the fundraising target and fully deliver the vision!
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Looking forward to finding out about the #geology and history of Calton Hill with @caltonhill.bsky.social & @geowalks.scot at this event next week! 🌋
"Where’s the volcano? The story of the making of Calton Hill", Tues 25 November, 6pm, online
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/wheres-the...
"Where’s the volcano? The story of the making of Calton Hill", Tues 25 November, 6pm, online
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/wheres-the...
November 20, 2025 at 10:09 PM
Looking forward to finding out about the #geology and history of Calton Hill with @caltonhill.bsky.social & @geowalks.scot at this event next week! 🌋
"Where’s the volcano? The story of the making of Calton Hill", Tues 25 November, 6pm, online
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/wheres-the...
"Where’s the volcano? The story of the making of Calton Hill", Tues 25 November, 6pm, online
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/wheres-the...
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Booking for 'WHERE'S THE VOLCANO?' is now open on Eventbrite.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/wheres-the...
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/wheres-the...
November 20, 2025 at 8:32 PM
Booking for 'WHERE'S THE VOLCANO?' is now open on Eventbrite.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/wheres-the...
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/wheres-the...
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ANGUS MILLER @geowalks.scot, the well-known geologist, is giving a programme about Calton Hill’s geology on Tuesday 25 November 18.00. entitled: 'WHERE'S THE VOLCANO? THE MAKING OF CALTON HILL'. Online/Zoom. Free public event. All welcome. Contact for info/ invitation. 1/
November 19, 2025 at 1:28 PM
ANGUS MILLER @geowalks.scot, the well-known geologist, is giving a programme about Calton Hill’s geology on Tuesday 25 November 18.00. entitled: 'WHERE'S THE VOLCANO? THE MAKING OF CALTON HILL'. Online/Zoom. Free public event. All welcome. Contact for info/ invitation. 1/
Geology of Scotland episode with the Science Tourists! Trailer: youtu.be/wkhi3n1nMtQ
Science Tourist Geology Episode Trailer
YouTube video by Science Tourist
youtu.be
November 17, 2025 at 8:19 AM
Geology of Scotland episode with the Science Tourists! Trailer: youtu.be/wkhi3n1nMtQ
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Finding deep time stories. Flux, flow. A wee burn descending, a mountain towering. A partnership between rock & water. Prehistory remembered in place names & folklore.
📷 Allt Toll a' Mhadaidh pouring from Sgùrr Mòr (Beinn Alligin) into Abhainn Coire Mhic Nòbuil, Torridon mountains, Wester Ross
📷 Allt Toll a' Mhadaidh pouring from Sgùrr Mòr (Beinn Alligin) into Abhainn Coire Mhic Nòbuil, Torridon mountains, Wester Ross
November 16, 2025 at 10:08 PM
Finding deep time stories. Flux, flow. A wee burn descending, a mountain towering. A partnership between rock & water. Prehistory remembered in place names & folklore.
📷 Allt Toll a' Mhadaidh pouring from Sgùrr Mòr (Beinn Alligin) into Abhainn Coire Mhic Nòbuil, Torridon mountains, Wester Ross
📷 Allt Toll a' Mhadaidh pouring from Sgùrr Mòr (Beinn Alligin) into Abhainn Coire Mhic Nòbuil, Torridon mountains, Wester Ross
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“The ring of Centre 3 doesn’t so much rise as brood around the moor.”
Step inside Ardnamurchan’s cooled volcanic heart, where fire lingers in the land’s quiet posture.
👉 Read here:
www.rkphotographic.com/blog/2025/11...
#Ardnamurchan #ElementalSeries #Fire #DeepTime #VisualStorytelling
Step inside Ardnamurchan’s cooled volcanic heart, where fire lingers in the land’s quiet posture.
👉 Read here:
www.rkphotographic.com/blog/2025/11...
#Ardnamurchan #ElementalSeries #Fire #DeepTime #VisualStorytelling
November 17, 2025 at 7:53 AM
“The ring of Centre 3 doesn’t so much rise as brood around the moor.”
Step inside Ardnamurchan’s cooled volcanic heart, where fire lingers in the land’s quiet posture.
👉 Read here:
www.rkphotographic.com/blog/2025/11...
#Ardnamurchan #ElementalSeries #Fire #DeepTime #VisualStorytelling
Step inside Ardnamurchan’s cooled volcanic heart, where fire lingers in the land’s quiet posture.
👉 Read here:
www.rkphotographic.com/blog/2025/11...
#Ardnamurchan #ElementalSeries #Fire #DeepTime #VisualStorytelling
Would someone like to donate £98 and give a nice round end to a good week?
www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/siccar-point
www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/siccar-point
November 7, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Would someone like to donate £98 and give a nice round end to a good week?
www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/siccar-point
www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/siccar-point
Fascinating place and burial site of the remarkable Helen Hall, and her husband James (friend of James Hutton and father of geochemistry!).
"Stone by Stone: The Shifting Legacy of Dunglass Collegiate Church"
Historic Environment Scotland have published a blog on the history of Dunglass Collegiate Church, pondering what lessons its story can offer us about our changing religious landscape 👇
blog.historicenvironment.scot/2025/11/ston...
Historic Environment Scotland have published a blog on the history of Dunglass Collegiate Church, pondering what lessons its story can offer us about our changing religious landscape 👇
blog.historicenvironment.scot/2025/11/ston...
Stone by Stone: The Shifting Legacy of Dunglass Collegiate Church - Historic Environment Scotland Blog
Discover the evolving story of Dunglass Collegiate Church and Scotland’s changing religious landscape.
blog.historicenvironment.scot
November 7, 2025 at 6:52 PM
Fascinating place and burial site of the remarkable Helen Hall, and her husband James (friend of James Hutton and father of geochemistry!).
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Do you know what a Tassie Medal is?
They are glass paste reproductions of engraved cameos portrait medallions made by James Tassie (1735–1799), a Scottish gem engraver and modeller.
We're offering an exclusive chance for you to own one:
www.crowdfunder.co.uk/siccar-point
They are glass paste reproductions of engraved cameos portrait medallions made by James Tassie (1735–1799), a Scottish gem engraver and modeller.
We're offering an exclusive chance for you to own one:
www.crowdfunder.co.uk/siccar-point
October 27, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Do you know what a Tassie Medal is?
They are glass paste reproductions of engraved cameos portrait medallions made by James Tassie (1735–1799), a Scottish gem engraver and modeller.
We're offering an exclusive chance for you to own one:
www.crowdfunder.co.uk/siccar-point
They are glass paste reproductions of engraved cameos portrait medallions made by James Tassie (1735–1799), a Scottish gem engraver and modeller.
We're offering an exclusive chance for you to own one:
www.crowdfunder.co.uk/siccar-point
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Holyrood Park High Road has re-opened to pedestrians and cycles following the grassfire and rockfall assessment. #EdTravCyc @edi.bike @spokes.org.uk www.historicenvironment.scot/visit-a-plac...
External Event notices | Holyrood Park | Historic Environment Scotland
Find out about external events taking place at Holyrood Park that may impact your visit.
www.historicenvironment.scot
October 17, 2025 at 11:28 AM
Holyrood Park High Road has re-opened to pedestrians and cycles following the grassfire and rockfall assessment. #EdTravCyc @edi.bike @spokes.org.uk www.historicenvironment.scot/visit-a-plac...
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BGS' GeoIndex viewer has been given a major upgrade and is available as a beta release.
It includes core geological data layers, such as 625K- and 50K-scale digital geological mapping and borehole datasets, to allow for focused user testing.
Visit the app: geoindex.bgs.ac.uk?_ga=2.224738...
It includes core geological data layers, such as 625K- and 50K-scale digital geological mapping and borehole datasets, to allow for focused user testing.
Visit the app: geoindex.bgs.ac.uk?_ga=2.224738...
October 16, 2025 at 2:26 PM
BGS' GeoIndex viewer has been given a major upgrade and is available as a beta release.
It includes core geological data layers, such as 625K- and 50K-scale digital geological mapping and borehole datasets, to allow for focused user testing.
Visit the app: geoindex.bgs.ac.uk?_ga=2.224738...
It includes core geological data layers, such as 625K- and 50K-scale digital geological mapping and borehole datasets, to allow for focused user testing.
Visit the app: geoindex.bgs.ac.uk?_ga=2.224738...
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Ahh I wrote & illustrated my first book!
It’s been a secret I’ve kept for over a year, but very excited to finally reveal ROCKS – published by @quartobooksuk.bsky.social in March 2026!
You can pre-order from all the usual places here: geni.us/Rocks
#SciArt #PortfolioDay #illustrator #BookSky
It’s been a secret I’ve kept for over a year, but very excited to finally reveal ROCKS – published by @quartobooksuk.bsky.social in March 2026!
You can pre-order from all the usual places here: geni.us/Rocks
#SciArt #PortfolioDay #illustrator #BookSky
October 14, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Ahh I wrote & illustrated my first book!
It’s been a secret I’ve kept for over a year, but very excited to finally reveal ROCKS – published by @quartobooksuk.bsky.social in March 2026!
You can pre-order from all the usual places here: geni.us/Rocks
#SciArt #PortfolioDay #illustrator #BookSky
It’s been a secret I’ve kept for over a year, but very excited to finally reveal ROCKS – published by @quartobooksuk.bsky.social in March 2026!
You can pre-order from all the usual places here: geni.us/Rocks
#SciArt #PortfolioDay #illustrator #BookSky
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Catch #ScotGeolFest25 Director @palaeokatie.bsky.social talking about the history of Glasgow building stones!
📅 Friday 9th Oct 7:00pm at the Hunterian
📅 Friday 9th Oct 7:00pm at the Hunterian
October 9, 2025 at 12:15 PM
Catch #ScotGeolFest25 Director @palaeokatie.bsky.social talking about the history of Glasgow building stones!
📅 Friday 9th Oct 7:00pm at the Hunterian
📅 Friday 9th Oct 7:00pm at the Hunterian
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The Radical Road by Salisbury Crags in Edinburgh has been closed for far too long. Today’s site visit went through the plans for phase 1 reopening from the top end as far as Hutton’s Rock in the south quarry. Due by Spring 2026.
October 3, 2025 at 12:29 PM
The Radical Road by Salisbury Crags in Edinburgh has been closed for far too long. Today’s site visit went through the plans for phase 1 reopening from the top end as far as Hutton’s Rock in the south quarry. Due by Spring 2026.
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Tomorrow! My final #urbangeology walk for this year - And it looks like it’s going to be a sunny day! All info in the post below.
My final #urbangeology walk for this year will take place on 4 October. Reservations and more information on #LondonWalks website at www.walks.com/our-walks/th.... Hope to see you there, this is my favourite walk!
October 3, 2025 at 11:31 AM
Tomorrow! My final #urbangeology walk for this year - And it looks like it’s going to be a sunny day! All info in the post below.
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Did you know that Midlothian was once a tropical swamp? Join Mark Wilkinson for a short walk in Roslin Glen to learn about its coal deposits🪨
September 28, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Did you know that Midlothian was once a tropical swamp? Join Mark Wilkinson for a short walk in Roslin Glen to learn about its coal deposits🪨
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Come learn about the geology of Edinburgh through a comprehensive introductory course! A series of 6 guided walks and 5 online learning sessions will teach you about the geology of Edinburgh and Scotland at the beginner level. No previous geological knowledge required 📚
September 28, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Come learn about the geology of Edinburgh through a comprehensive introductory course! A series of 6 guided walks and 5 online learning sessions will teach you about the geology of Edinburgh and Scotland at the beginner level. No previous geological knowledge required 📚
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Our big upcoming event at Hugh Miller’s Birthplace Museum is in 2 weeks time - Join us at the biggest birthday party in Cromarty! 🎂
Living History 🎩
Story telling 📖
Science experiments 🧪
Fossils walks 🦖
Oh my! 😱
Hugh Miller’s Big Birthday Weekend
Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th Oct
11:00-15:30
Living History 🎩
Story telling 📖
Science experiments 🧪
Fossils walks 🦖
Oh my! 😱
Hugh Miller’s Big Birthday Weekend
Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th Oct
11:00-15:30
September 26, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Our big upcoming event at Hugh Miller’s Birthplace Museum is in 2 weeks time - Join us at the biggest birthday party in Cromarty! 🎂
Living History 🎩
Story telling 📖
Science experiments 🧪
Fossils walks 🦖
Oh my! 😱
Hugh Miller’s Big Birthday Weekend
Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th Oct
11:00-15:30
Living History 🎩
Story telling 📖
Science experiments 🧪
Fossils walks 🦖
Oh my! 😱
Hugh Miller’s Big Birthday Weekend
Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th Oct
11:00-15:30
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First Edinburgh undergrad fossil field trip of the year, to Dob’s Linn!
Where all good graptolites went after they died…some 440 million years ago, when Scotland was at the bottom of a deep but shrinking ocean, on a tectonic warpath toward England.
The global Ordovician-Silurian stratotype!
Where all good graptolites went after they died…some 440 million years ago, when Scotland was at the bottom of a deep but shrinking ocean, on a tectonic warpath toward England.
The global Ordovician-Silurian stratotype!
September 22, 2025 at 9:31 PM
First Edinburgh undergrad fossil field trip of the year, to Dob’s Linn!
Where all good graptolites went after they died…some 440 million years ago, when Scotland was at the bottom of a deep but shrinking ocean, on a tectonic warpath toward England.
The global Ordovician-Silurian stratotype!
Where all good graptolites went after they died…some 440 million years ago, when Scotland was at the bottom of a deep but shrinking ocean, on a tectonic warpath toward England.
The global Ordovician-Silurian stratotype!
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My latest book – Wild Edinburgh - has now been published. This is a book for those who love Scotland’s capital city and are keen to delve deeper into its natural riches. Available in bookshops and from online sellers
September 12, 2025 at 3:39 PM
My latest book – Wild Edinburgh - has now been published. This is a book for those who love Scotland’s capital city and are keen to delve deeper into its natural riches. Available in bookshops and from online sellers
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What a monstrosity. Hopefully it'll do its job properly and stop rockfalls landing on folks' heads. Will also solve the knotty problem that's out on consultation - there will be no vehicular traffic going this way any time soon. #Samson'sRibs #HolyroodPark #Edinburgh
September 4, 2025 at 5:51 PM
What a monstrosity. Hopefully it'll do its job properly and stop rockfalls landing on folks' heads. Will also solve the knotty problem that's out on consultation - there will be no vehicular traffic going this way any time soon. #Samson'sRibs #HolyroodPark #Edinburgh
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Three men are under investigation for causing 'serious damage' to a protected and internationally renowned geological site in the Highlands 👇
Internationally renowned geological site 'seriously damaged' as 3 men investigated
www.thenational.scot
September 3, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Three men are under investigation for causing 'serious damage' to a protected and internationally renowned geological site in the Highlands 👇
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From Rock to Paper: Sketch like a Geologist
Join geologist Josephine Canning for a creative and educational hands-on workshop where art meets geology 🖌️🪨
Perfect for beginners and enthusiasts alike
📅 6th Sept, 10:30 - 12:00, Stirling Castle
Join geologist Josephine Canning for a creative and educational hands-on workshop where art meets geology 🖌️🪨
Perfect for beginners and enthusiasts alike
📅 6th Sept, 10:30 - 12:00, Stirling Castle
August 30, 2025 at 2:11 PM
From Rock to Paper: Sketch like a Geologist
Join geologist Josephine Canning for a creative and educational hands-on workshop where art meets geology 🖌️🪨
Perfect for beginners and enthusiasts alike
📅 6th Sept, 10:30 - 12:00, Stirling Castle
Join geologist Josephine Canning for a creative and educational hands-on workshop where art meets geology 🖌️🪨
Perfect for beginners and enthusiasts alike
📅 6th Sept, 10:30 - 12:00, Stirling Castle