Step Into Scotland’s Mining and Geological History: A Geology Tour of Leadhills and Wanlockhead with @ScottishGeologist
Join @ScottishGeologist for a fascinating walk through Wanlockhead, one of two iconic villages steeped in Scotland’s mining and geological heritage. Explore the area’s rich geology and its mineral wealth.
What to Expect
🪨 Explore Ancient Rocks and Minerals
Discover the unique geology of the Southern Uplands, where layers of sedimentary rock date back over 400 million years.
Learn about the processes that created the rich deposits of lead, gold, and other minerals that made this region famous.
🌟 Learn About Minerals
Examine the mineralogical treasures of the Wanlockhead area, including lead ores, quartz veins and many more minerals.
Gain insights into how these resources were formed and why they are so abundant here.
⛏️ Mining History and Legacy
Discover how the geology of the area shaped the lives of those in Scotland’s highest villages.
🌍 Field Activities
• Identify rocks and minerals in the field with expert guidance.
• Learn to recognize geological structures, including faults and veins.
• Observe the impact of historical mining on the landscape and local ecosystems.
Who Should Attend?
This tour is ideal for geology enthusiasts, history lovers, and anyone interested in Scotland’s mining heritage. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned expert, this tour offers something for everyone.
Event Details
📍 Location: Leadhills and Wanlockhead, South Lanarkshire and Dumfries & Galloway - Leadhills museum
🗓️ Date: Saturday 21st March 2026
⏰ Time: 12:00-14:00/14:30
🎟️ Price: meet us there - £25pp, transport from Glasgow - £40pp.
🥾 Terrain: Rural paths, rough muddy terrain, some rock scrambling at the spoil heaps however not necessary for those who aren’t up for ‘scrambling’ on spoil heaps. Occasional sheep seen along the path
📏 Distance: 2 miles
Ascent - possibly 200m if we go find the secondary mineralisation.
Let the rocks, minerals, and landscapes of Leadhills and Wanlockhead reveal Scotland’s incredible geological story!
Step Into Scotland’s Mining and Geological History: A Geology Tour of Leadhills and Wanlockhead with @ScottishGeologist
Join @ScottishGeologist for a fascinating walk through Wanlockhead, one of two iconic villages steeped in Scotland’s mining and geological heritage. Explore the area’s rich geology and its mineral wealth.
What to Expect
🪨 Explore Ancient Rocks and Minerals
Discover the unique geology of the Southern Uplands, where layers of sedimentary rock date back over 400 million years.
Learn about the processes that created the rich deposits of lead, gold, and other minerals that made this region famous.
🌟 Learn About Minerals
Examine the mineralogical treasures of the Wanlockhead area, including lead ores, quartz veins and many more minerals.
Gain insights into how these resources were formed and why they are so abundant here.
⛏️ Mining History and Legacy
Discover how the geology of the area shaped the lives of those in Scotland’s highest villages.
🌍 Field Activities
• Identify rocks and minerals in the field with expert guidance.
• Learn to recognize geological structures, including faults and veins.
• Observe the impact of historical mining on the landscape and local ecosystems.
Who Should Attend?
This tour is ideal for geology enthusiasts, history lovers, and anyone interested in Scotland’s mining heritage. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned expert, this tour offers something for everyone.
Event Details
📍 Location: Leadhills and Wanlockhead, South Lanarkshire and Dumfries & Galloway - Leadhills museum
🗓️ Date: Saturday 21st March 2026
⏰ Time: 12:00-14:00/14:30
🎟️ Price: meet us there - £25pp, transport from Glasgow - £40pp.
🥾 Terrain: Rural paths, rough muddy terrain, some rock scrambling at the spoil heaps however not necessary for those who aren’t up for ‘scrambling’ on spoil heaps. Occasional sheep seen along the path
📏 Distance: 2 miles
Ascent - possibly 200m if we go find the secondary mineralisation.
Let the rocks, minerals, and landscapes of Leadhills and Wanlockhead reveal Scotland’s incredible geological story!
