Discover the geology
around you

James Hutton Tercentenary EGS is at the heart of activities taking place during 2026 to celebrate and promote Hutton’s contributions to the Scottish Enlightenment, agriculture and geology, and highlight extensive creative responses by artists and poets to Hutton’s theories and deep time. Visit the james-hutton.org website for events and news, including the development of the Deep Time Trail at Siccar Point.

Lectures are held on alternate Wednesday evenings during the winter. These are aimed at anyone with an interest in Earth science. Afterwards, you can enjoy a cup of tea and a chat with the speaker and fellow members of the Society.

Excursions are run during the summer to significant geological sites in Scotland and further afield. Led by experts, they provide opportunities to see rocks, fossils, minerals and geological structures ‘in the field’.

The EGS is actively involved in producing a number of Geological Publications including a wide range of excursion guides that introduce the geology of different areas of Scotland, such as the Northwest Highlands and the Stirling and Perth area.

We publish the Scottish Journal of Geology, a professional scientific journal of world standing, jointly with the Geological Society of Glasgow.

The Edinburgh Geologist is published twice a year by the Society and contains articles of general interest and book reviews.

Lothian and Borders Geoconservation Group is a voluntary committee of the Society, working with Local Authorities and other interested parties to designate, promote and help to protect Local Geodiversity Sites – places of regional and local importance for their geology and geomorphology. The group publishes leaflets on local sites and organise educational and conservation activities, and welcomes anyone who is interested in getting involved.

We award grants to projects that further the aims of the Society – stimulating public interest in geology and the advancement of geological knowledge. Any organisation or individual can apply. We also recognise excellence in geology by awarding the Clough Medal and the Clough Memorial Award, and offer grants to support geological fieldwork.

For more information on becoming a member of Edinburgh Geological Society, click here.

Find out more about EGS activities: Recent newsletters | Annual Reports and AGM Minutes.