Geology , Photography Celebrating the texture and colour of rocks June 12, 2018 Celebrating the beauty and diversity of our local geology in these photos by Verity Sansom
Photography Jewels of the sea July 20, 2016 The latest in my water-themed photo series – taken from the pier on the Isle of Lismore, as we waited …
Geology Ardnamurchan’s volcano April 23, 2015 There can't be many places in the UK where you can drive through the magma chamber of an extinct volcano...
Geology Herkimer diamonds April 11, 2015 Prized for their clarity, these double-pointed crystals have some fascinating bubbles trapped inside!
Photography Random rocks: Degnish April 09, 2015 The Earth has been playing squash with these rocks on the coast of Argyll!
Photography Random rocks: beach sculpture March 24, 2015 The waves can create wonderful flowing sculptures, like this one on Knoydart
Photography Random rocks: Skipness February 22, 2015 The second in my photo-series on rocks! Some spectacular formations can be found at Skipness in Kintyre...
Photography Random rocks: Loch Linnhe February 09, 2015 Rocks are the new theme for my photography posts! These were found on the shore of Loch Linnhe in …
Geology Glen Orchy – an old bridge, a magical stone and some desperate frogs December 29, 2014 What amazing things turn up when you start looking through old photos! And how daring was I? …
Geology Carnelian September 27, 2014 Ranging from pale yellow to deep orange-red, this semi-precious stone was a popular choice in Victorian jewellery
Geology A surprise find on Seacliff beach August 13, 2014 The beach below Tantallon Castle is full of fascinating rocks… and this has to be one of my best finds …
Geology Celestine: crystals as blue as the sky April 19, 2014 The softest shade of sky blue, these lovely crystals are said to promote harmony and wisdom
Geology Garnet – the warrior stone February 22, 2014 Once prized by warriors as a talisman of courage, garnet crystals crop up in some surprising places.
Wildlife & Nature Piddocks – anything but boring August 21, 2013 Have you ever found a pebble on the sea shore with a perfect hole drilled in it? Do …
Geology Amethyst January 26, 2013 Did I ever tell you that I love rocks? How did you guess? I'm taking a closer …
Reviews Mr Wood’s Fossils January 07, 2013 Step inside a crystal cave of enchantment in Edinburgh's Old Town...
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