Founded at Glasgow Fields Geology | Region Scotland | |
Formation 17 May 1858 (1858-05-17) Purpose Scientific, educational Headquarters Gregory Building, Glasgow University | ||
The Geological Society of Glasgow is a scientific society devoted to the study of geology in Scotland.
Contents
- History
- Programs
- Publications
- Presidents
- Other notable members
- Thomas Neville George Medal recipients
- References
The society contributed to the understanding of Scotland's glacial history, and the relationship between the Earth's rotation and climate change. The Geological Society of Glasgow is registered as a charity in Scotland.
History
The society was founded on 17 May 1858, by a group of amateur geology enthusiasts. The society organized its first field trip, to Campsie Glen, in June of that year. Some fossils from these early excursions are on display in the Kelvingrove Museum in Glasgow.
The society continues to attract lecturers at the forefront of the field, and publishes field guides of the Glasgow region.
Programs
Each summer, the society runs day-long and residential field trips, open to members.
Each winter, the society hosts a lecture series, open to all, in the Gregory Building at Glasgow University.
Publications
The Transactions of the Geological Society of Glasgow, first published in 1860, is available online as part of the Geological Society of London's Lyell Collection. The Transactions included papers by James Croll, Archibald Geikie, Lord Kelvin, and Joseph Tyrrell. In 1965, the Transactions merged with the Transactions of the Edinburgh Geological Society to form the Scottish Journal of Geology.
Presidents
Former presidents have included:
Other notable members
Thomas Neville George Medal recipients
Recipients of the Thomas Neville George Medal, awarded by the society, include: