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Tayside
Geodiversity is a voluntary group that is interested
in making Tayside's geology and landscape better
known. The group aims to produce leaflets and information
boards about local geology and geomorphology sites
and to protect and improve these sites in the three
council areas (Angus, Perth & Kinross, and Dundee)
that make up Tayside.
Local Geodiversity
Sites can be important for educational purposes,
scientific study, historical value, and for public
awareness and appreciation of landscape and geology.
They were formerly known as Regionally Important
Geological Sites (RIGS).
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Corsiehill
Quarry SSSI, Kinnoull Hill near Perth
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The
group has already published two geology trail leaflets:
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Corsiehill Quarry, Kinnoull
Hill near Perth (now
only available as a download)
- Seaton Cliffs near Arbroath (paper copies available
widely throughout the area or to
download)
Two new geodiversity trails are in preparation:
- Dundee Law
- Strathardle
At present there are four designated
Local Geodiversity Sites in Tayside. The group
is currently working to increase this number.
Current Local Geodiversity sites
are:
- Balkello Community Woodland
- Dundee Law
- Seaton Cliffs near Arbroath
- Stannergate near Broughty Ferry
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Coming
Soon - a Who's Who of Famous Local
Geologists
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