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The [http://www.edinburghgeolsoc.org/ Edinburgh Geological Society], founded in 1834, organises public lectures in winter, an excursion programme in summer and publishes books, leaflets, excursion guides and periodicals. We also maintain a geological library.  
[[File:EGS STIRL MAP 0001.jpg|thumb|Map of Scotland showing the areas covered by excursion guides of the Edinburgh Geological Society.{{EGSStirling}}]]
The '''[http://www.edinburghgeolsoc.org/ Edinburgh Geological Society]''', founded in 1834, organises public lectures in winter, an excursion programme in summer and publishes books, leaflets, excursion guides and periodicals. We also maintain a geological library.  


The aim of the society is to encourage public interest in geology and the advancement of geological knowledge. We are one of the largest geological societies in the UK. Thesociety is providing geological walks and excursions from its published guidebooks and some specially written.
The aim of the society is to encourage public interest in geology and the advancement of geological knowledge. We are one of the largest geological societies in the UK.  
==Lothian Geology: an excursion guide==
 
Arthur's Seat
As part of this collaboration the Society is providing field descriptions of geological walks, excursions and sites from its published guidebooks.
A. Salisbury Crags
 
B. Whinney Hill
Guidebooks can be purchased from the [https://www.edinburghgeolsoc.org/publications/geological-excursion-guides/ '''EGS website'''.]
C. Lion's Haunch and Lion's Head Vents
 
D. Calton Hill
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File:EGS StirlingCover.JPG|link=Geological excursion guide to the Stirling and Perth area|Geological excursion guide to the Stirling and Perth area
File:RumCover1400.jpg|link=A geological excursion guide to Rum: the Paleocene igneous rocks of the Isle of Rum, Inner Hebrides|A geological excursion guide to Rum: the Paleocene igneous rocks of the Isle of Rum, Inner Hebrides
EGS MOINE 001.jpg|link=Excursion guide to the Moine geology of the Northern Highlands of Scotland|Excursion guide to the Moine geology of the Northern Highlands of Scotland
File:EGS NWH Cover.jpg|link=Geological excursion guide to the North-west Highlands of Scotland|Geological excursion guide to the North-west Highlands of Scotland
File:EGSArdCover.jpg|link=Ardnamurchan – a guide to geological excursions|Ardnamurchan – a guide to geological excursions
File:EGS BallachulishCover.jpg|link=Ballachulish Igneous Complex and aureole: a field guide|Ballachulish Igneous Complex and aureole: a field guide
EGS SJG Cover.jpg|link=Dalradian rocks of the South-West Highlands. Scottish Journal of Geology Volume 13 Part 2|The Dalradian rocks of the South-West Highlands - Scottish Journal of Geology 13(2) 1977
File:Lothian Geology cover.jpg|link=Lothian Geology: an excursion guide|Lothian Geology: an excursion guide
File:EGS ScottishBordersCover.jpg|link=Scottish Borders geology: an excursion guide|Scottish Borders geology: an excursion guide
File:EGS BSE COV.jpg|link=Building stones of Edinburgh. 2nd edition.|Building stones of Edinburgh. 2nd edition
File:EGS SWS COV.jpg|link=Geology in south-west Scotland: an excursion guide|Geology in south-west Scotland: an excursion guide
</gallery>
 
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Map of Scotland showing the areas covered by excursion guides of the Edinburgh Geological Society.
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From: Browne, M.A.E. and Gillen, C. (editors) 2015. A geological excursion guide to the Stirling and Perth area. Edinburgh: Edinburgh Geological Society in association with NMS Enterprises Limited. Buy the book EGS.

The Edinburgh Geological Society, founded in 1834, organises public lectures in winter, an excursion programme in summer and publishes books, leaflets, excursion guides and periodicals. We also maintain a geological library.

The aim of the society is to encourage public interest in geology and the advancement of geological knowledge. We are one of the largest geological societies in the UK.

As part of this collaboration the Society is providing field descriptions of geological walks, excursions and sites from its published guidebooks.

Guidebooks can be purchased from the EGS website.

  • Edinburgh Geological Society guidebooks on Earthwise
  • Geological excursion guide to the Stirling and Perth area
    Geological excursion guide to the Stirling and Perth area
  • A geological excursion guide to Rum: the Paleocene igneous rocks of the Isle of Rum, Inner Hebrides
    A geological excursion guide to Rum: the Paleocene igneous rocks of the Isle of Rum, Inner Hebrides
  • Excursion guide to the Moine geology of the Northern Highlands of Scotland
    Excursion guide to the Moine geology of the Northern Highlands of Scotland
  • Geological excursion guide to the North-west Highlands of Scotland
    Geological excursion guide to the North-west Highlands of Scotland
  • Ardnamurchan – a guide to geological excursions
    Ardnamurchan – a guide to geological excursions
  • Ballachulish Igneous Complex and aureole: a field guide
    Ballachulish Igneous Complex and aureole: a field guide
  • The Dalradian rocks of the South-West Highlands - Scottish Journal of Geology 13(2) 1977
    The Dalradian rocks of the South-West Highlands - Scottish Journal of Geology 13(2) 1977
  • Lothian Geology: an excursion guide
    Lothian Geology: an excursion guide
  • Scottish Borders geology: an excursion guide
    Scottish Borders geology: an excursion guide
  • Building stones of Edinburgh. 2nd edition
    Building stones of Edinburgh. 2nd edition
  • Geology in south-west Scotland: an excursion guide
    Geology in south-west Scotland: an excursion guide
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