The geology of the Isle of Skye - Friday 19th September to 21st September 2025

from £150.00

The Geology of the Isle of Skye Group tour (3 days)

Day 1

  • Picking up/dropping off from Glasgow at 12:00 midday - meeting outside Costa Coffee - 50 George Square, Glasgow, G2 1EH

  • We will drive through the beautiful Scottish highlands

  • Optional pick up available from Inverness available at discounted price

Day 2 and 3

Highlights of the trip include the following:

  • Discover the Volcanic Centre, active 65 million years ago, that once fed the isle of Skye Volcano - The black (Gabbro) and the red (Granite) Cullins mountain range

  • The lavas and geological features found in and around the Fairy Pools - includes walk down to fairy pools
    (4.2km walk - medium)

  • The oldest rocks of Scotland - the Lewissian Gniess found in the clear peninsula

  • The Moine thrust fault that seperate the Hebridean Terrane from the north west highlands Terrane

  • Learn how the Old Man of Storr and Quiraing formed (an ancient landslide of volcanic and sedimentary rocks)

  • Basaltic Columns at Kilt Rock - How do basaltic columns form in Lava and Magma?

  • The Dinosaur Footprints at Staffin Bay and limestone that represent an old marine environment from the Jurassic period - When dinosaurs cut about Scotland

  • Visit to the dinosaur museum (if opened)

  • See fossils found in the Jurassic Rocks

  • We will stay in around Portree both nights so please ensure you book accommodation in around this area on Friday and Saturday evening. There is a campsite available not to far from Portree - Portree Campsite for those who don’t mind camping.

There will be an option to join Luisa for dinner each evening.

Price per person -

  • £330.00 pick up From Glasgow

  • £295.00 pick up from Inverness

  • £220.00 - meet us there Saturday and Sunday. Sunday will be a half day tour as we will be travelling back down the road

*Please note price includes the cost of transport/fuel, the tour guide, relevant geology information, geology rock box,  parking fees, snacks and refreshments and may vary depending on the time of year - Lunch and accommodation is not included and needs to be booked separately.

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The Geology of the Isle of Skye Group tour (3 days)

Day 1

  • Picking up/dropping off from Glasgow at 12:00 midday - meeting outside Costa Coffee - 50 George Square, Glasgow, G2 1EH

  • We will drive through the beautiful Scottish highlands

  • Optional pick up available from Inverness available at discounted price

Day 2 and 3

Highlights of the trip include the following:

  • Discover the Volcanic Centre, active 65 million years ago, that once fed the isle of Skye Volcano - The black (Gabbro) and the red (Granite) Cullins mountain range

  • The lavas and geological features found in and around the Fairy Pools - includes walk down to fairy pools
    (4.2km walk - medium)

  • The oldest rocks of Scotland - the Lewissian Gniess found in the clear peninsula

  • The Moine thrust fault that seperate the Hebridean Terrane from the north west highlands Terrane

  • Learn how the Old Man of Storr and Quiraing formed (an ancient landslide of volcanic and sedimentary rocks)

  • Basaltic Columns at Kilt Rock - How do basaltic columns form in Lava and Magma?

  • The Dinosaur Footprints at Staffin Bay and limestone that represent an old marine environment from the Jurassic period - When dinosaurs cut about Scotland

  • Visit to the dinosaur museum (if opened)

  • See fossils found in the Jurassic Rocks

  • We will stay in around Portree both nights so please ensure you book accommodation in around this area on Friday and Saturday evening. There is a campsite available not to far from Portree - Portree Campsite for those who don’t mind camping.

There will be an option to join Luisa for dinner each evening.

Price per person -

  • £330.00 pick up From Glasgow

  • £295.00 pick up from Inverness

  • £220.00 - meet us there Saturday and Sunday. Sunday will be a half day tour as we will be travelling back down the road

*Please note price includes the cost of transport/fuel, the tour guide, relevant geology information, geology rock box,  parking fees, snacks and refreshments and may vary depending on the time of year - Lunch and accommodation is not included and needs to be booked separately.