Tayside Geodiversity

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).

Corsiehill Quarry SSSI, Kinnoull Hill near Perth

The group has already published two geology trail leaflets:

- 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

Earth Heritage journal
Issue 39

Coming Soon - a Who's Who of Famous Local Geologists

Tayside Geodiversity is a sub-committee of the Edinburgh Geological Society




The Partnership is a member of
Scottish Geodiversity Forum
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