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OUGS Scotland

@ougsscot

The Open University Geological Society Scotland Branch, comprising the recently united East and West Scotland Branches.

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Joined January 2017
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This is such a tiny piece of limestone but still an absolute favourite - a wee Loxonema gastropod sat on top of a bryozoan that is lying on a crinoid ossicle, which is on top of a brachiopod fragment! Rocks are awesome. 330 million years old from Fife, Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
Image of an index finger holding a small oval shaped bit of creamy brown coloured limestone which measures 11mm top to bottom. In the centre is a gastropod which has a tall spiral shell resembling a unicorn horn. Underneath is a net like texture - this is a fossilised bryozoan. The bryozoans are lying on top of a circular disc which is the ossicle of a crinoid. The crinoid is on top of a fragment of brachiopod shell which shows some preservation of its original shell.

ALT Image of an index finger holding a small oval shaped bit of creamy brown coloured limestone which measures 11mm top to bottom. In the centre is a gastropod which has a tall spiral shell resembling a unicorn horn. Underneath is a net like texture - this is a fossilised bryozoan. The bryozoans are lying on top of a circular disc which is the ossicle of a crinoid. The crinoid is on top of a fragment of brachiopod shell which shows some preservation of its original shell.

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It’s awesome that something so delicate can last 310 million years and still look this beautiful 🌿 this is Neuropteris, an extinct seed fern from the Scottish Coal Measures of Fife 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
Image of two fingers holding a light grey coloured, irregularly shaped bit of rock about 120mm in length. On the left hand side of the rock is some brown-orange coloured staining, which is the weathered surface of the rock. In the centre is a black fossilised seed fern from the Upper Carboniferous. The fossil contains original carbon which is why it’s black, and it contrasts well against the pale matrix. The lobes are rounded in shape.

ALT Image of two fingers holding a light grey coloured, irregularly shaped bit of rock about 120mm in length. On the left hand side of the rock is some brown-orange coloured staining, which is the weathered surface of the rock. In the centre is a black fossilised seed fern from the Upper Carboniferous. The fossil contains original carbon which is why it’s black, and it contrasts well against the pale matrix. The lobes are rounded in shape.

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Just seen some super photos with useful captions on our OUGS Facebook group - it looks as though it was a super interesting trip! – at Bons-en-Chablais, France
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Great field trip to Hopeman today, in collaboration with @scottishgeology and led by our very own Dave Longstaff. Superb examples of soft sediment deformation in Permian wind-blown sands.
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Image from OUGS Scotland (@ougsscot)
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This weekend on Sat 17th & Sun 18th Sept from 10-4 the Scottish Mineral & Lapidary Club will be at @ourdynamicearth to wow you with remarkable rocks & magnificent minerals - you’ll get to see awesome samples & learn about the art of lapidary! scottishgeologytrust.org/eve…
Image of two fingers holding an agate which shows intricate banding resembling the fortifications of a castle. The agate displays a variety of colours through orange and blue.

ALT Image of two fingers holding an agate which shows intricate banding resembling the fortifications of a castle. The agate displays a variety of colours through orange and blue.

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#Stirling Castle sits on natural ramparts made of volcanic rocks. They pushed up through the softer Carboniferous sediments, which have since been eroded. 6,500 years ago sea levels were higher, and these were islands in a firth reaching far inland. 1/3 #scottishgeology
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If you’re around Glasgow tomorrow & looking for something to do.. then you should head along to Fossil Grove in Victoria Park between 12-4 - you’ll get to see an awesome example of an in-situ Carboniferous forest! A true hidden gem with over 330 million years of history 🖤
Image from Dr Katie Strang (@palaeokatie)
Image from Dr Katie Strang (@palaeokatie)
Image from Dr Katie Strang (@palaeokatie)
Image from Dr Katie Strang (@palaeokatie)
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From molten origins to modern life – this is Earth’s story. Registration open today - BSc (Hons) Geology - you'll discover how our planet works. Explore processes that link its diverse systems & decipher clues to its extraordinary history. Register here: open.ac.uk/courses/science/d…
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In 1852 Fife had a ‘gold rush’! Gold was found in the Lomond Hills, inspiring thousands to flock there in search of fortune. Unfortunately, the gold turned out to be pyrite ‘fairy balls” 😅 it was named the 'fools’ gold rush' & it ended as quickly as it started! #mineralmonday
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May 5, 1818, birthday of German philosopher Karl Marx. His thoughts on #economy & #society may well known, but Marx was actually also interested in #geology & copied some geological drawings, like of the basalt cliffs of Staffa, Scotland
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Image from History_of_Geology (@Geology_History)
Image from History_of_Geology (@Geology_History)
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Gorgeous slice of carboniferous stromatolite under uv light 🖤
Image from Dr Katie Strang (@palaeokatie)
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I have some super exciting #FossilFriday news 🎉 There will be an open day at Fossil Grove in Victoria Park, Glasgow, on Sunday the 17th of April between 12-4! Come along to see the awesome 330 million year old fossilised forest & learn about the incredible geoheritage 🖤
Image from Dr Katie Strang (@palaeokatie)
Image from Dr Katie Strang (@palaeokatie)
Image from Dr Katie Strang (@palaeokatie)
Image from Dr Katie Strang (@palaeokatie)
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The Falkirk Tunnel is 630m long - making it the longest canal tunnel in Scotland 😊 it’s an awesome walk and you get to see some Carboniferous geology, as well as stunning flowstones that have been forming since it was built 200 years ago 🖤
Image from Dr Katie Strang (@palaeokatie)
Image from Dr Katie Strang (@palaeokatie)
Image from Dr Katie Strang (@palaeokatie)
Image from Dr Katie Strang (@palaeokatie)
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Angus Miller@Geowalks13 Mar 2022
Since Hutton's Section in Holyrood Park is currently inaccessible, here's a fine example of the same relationship between Carboniferous sedimentary rocks and a dolerite intrusion. Hound Point, Dalmeny estate west of Edinburgh. Actually, this one's better than Hutton's Section!
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Replying to @ougsscot
I’m excited to show you all around! 😀
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Jon Atkinson@JonoArgyll227 Feb 2022
Did Old Man of Coniston yesterday. Expected the copper mines but didn’t expect industrial archaeology on the slate industry on such a big scale so high up the mountain.
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Image from Jon Atkinson (@JonoArgyll2)
Image from Jon Atkinson (@JonoArgyll2)
Image from Jon Atkinson (@JonoArgyll2)
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The island of Ailsa Craig may be of little interest, if not for its peculiar #geology and the strange #Olympic sport known as #Curling 🥌 forbes.com/sites/davidbressa…
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Angus Miller@Geowalks3 Feb 2022
If you are interested in Scottish volcanic rocks (of course you are), do make the effort to visit fresh coastal exposures in the Weaklaw vent, East Lothian. Amazing energetic late-Carboniferous pyroclastic material including bombs and spatter, with extensive later metasomatism.
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I am way too excited about this 🖤 I’ll be bringing some of my favourite fossil jobbies (obviously 😅), come visit!! I’ll be representing the awesome @scottishgeology too 🎉
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Fabulous Fossil February - this half term, we're very excited to welcome special guests from the Fossil Grove Trust & the Geological Society of Glasgow! Drop in & chat to our experts on 12-13 Feb, and take part in lots of hands-on, fun fossil activities! 🌎bit.ly/3gfN7PV
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It's 200 years this month since the word Palaeontology was first used! It means 'study of ancient life', and was used by Blainville in January 1822. #FossilFriday #fossils #palaeontology
Image from Dr Elsa Panciroli (@gsciencelady)
Image from Dr Elsa Panciroli (@gsciencelady)
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Happy #FossilFriday EXCITING NEWS! 🎉 me & the fab @GaryMcCrinoid are going to be at Dynamic Earth on the 12th & 13th of Feb! Pop down between 10am-4pm to see some awesome fossils & for fun activities! More info - dynamicearth.co.uk/visit/wha… Photo of beautiful crinoidal limestone 🖤
Image from Dr Katie Strang (@palaeokatie)
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