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Scottish Geology Trust

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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CharityFounded 2020National reach
Profile last updated: May 2, 2026

About

Founded in 2020, Scottish Geology Trust is a charity based in Edinburgh, United Kingdom working on education, heritage, environment & climate.

The Scottish Geology Trust is a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation, founded in 2020, that works to inspire people of all ages to understand, value and care for Scotland's geological heritage and its role in a sustainable future. It runs the Scottish Geology Festival, maps Scotland's geosites and works with communities to promote and conserve local geological sites. It also works with teachers to bring geology into the curriculum and collectively advocates for the importance of geology to society. The Trust is funded by donations and membership and is recognised by HMRC for Gift Aid purposes.

Location

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Founded

2020

Organisation type

Charity

Legal form

SCIO

Charity number

SC049775

Focus areas

geologygeoheritagegeodiversityeducationScotlandgeotourism

Languages

ENGD

Causes & programmes

Causes

EducationHeritageEnvironment & Climate

Works for

ChildrenYouthCommunities

How they work

Awareness & educationCommunity programmesAdvocacy & campaigning

Programmes

Scottish Geology Festival

Education · Scotland

An annual celebration offering guided walks, fossil hunts, practical learning, family outings and beach pebble events that teach people about Scotland's geology.

Scotlands Geosites Project

Heritage · Scotland

Maps more than 1,000 sites designated as important for geology and geomorphology at national or local level, and works with communities to promote and conserve them.

Teachers Page and Activity Packs

Education · Scotland

Resources for teachers to highlight geology in the curriculum.

Geology Does campaign

Education · Scotland

A campaign celebrating the contribution geology makes to Scotland.

Countries of operation

Scotland

Funding & support

Funded by

Individual donationsMembership fees

Ways to support

DonateMembership

Trust

Tax-deductible donations

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