The Geology of Old Aberdeen & Seaton Area

This is a preliminary notice about a very interesting geologically – themed walk around Old Aberdeen and the Seaton Area.

The meeting point is provisionally set at the square in front of the Meston building for Saturday morning around 9:30 (to be confirmed)

The walk will take in the building stone of the University of Aberdeen area covered by the excursion guide prepared by Professor Malcolm Hole . Find details in the 2 documents available to download from this website’s Excursion Booklets –

item 04 “A brief guide – The geology of Old Aberdeen” by M. Hole

Item 05 “The geology of Old Aberdeen – A photo-notebook” by K. London

Next we will stroll along the Chanonry to St Machar Cathedral and then into Seaton Park where we will view, the Granite Garden (item 40), the glacial erratic (item 9) and the previous course of the River Don (item 7).  Information about these 3 features is available from The Aberdeen Council Website ‘s “Free Walks and Trails in Aberdeen” – Look for

Seaton Park Trail Guide.

Our 3rd visit will be to the restored unconformity near the Brig o’Balgownie. Details are again available to download from this website’s Special Features table:

(item 23) “Brig o’Balgownie Unconformity – Before & After” by S. Archer.

Further information will be provided in due course; please check this notice again before the due date for final joining details etc.

Should you wish to attend, please advise our Excursion Secretary, Rosemary Feilden by email on excursions@aberdeengeolsoc.org.uk