Life has moved on and settled into a different patterns from 2019, when I was last doing a lot of bookable public walks. I now, at 52, have my first permanent open-ended contract. That role is part-time, so I do…
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Hills of Hame: back on the Edinburgh streets
Tagged with: Edinburgh, Fossils, Geology, Scotland, Walking
Posted in Edinburgh, Geodiversity, Geological Walks, Geological Walks (low-level), Scotland
Posted in Edinburgh, Geodiversity, Geological Walks, Geological Walks (low-level), Scotland
An unexpected Pavement Palaeontology bonanza at Straiton retail park
Earlier in the week I was out checking out another prospect for work, as expedition trips are few and far between just now, when I stumbled upon the stone cladding used on the Next Store. I don’t have any call…
Do try this at home: Taphonomy with the kids’ toys
Another dinosaur excavation kit, accompanied by a fine selection of supporting materials, appeared in the house among the Christmas presents. The block with the plastic remains of the inevitable T. rex was larger than usual. And that made all the difference…
Snakestone specimen in the Cockburn
Dactilyoceras commune is a Lower Jurassic ammonoid often found in the sea cliffs of the Yorkshire Coast. Around Whitby they are common enough to feature on the coat of arms of the town in triplicate. However, these ammonoids have heads…
Hills of Hame now offering some urban exploration of Edinburgh via Airbnb experiences
Fossil fish and ammonoids on the streets beside famous landmarks? Hiking within sight of the centre of Edinburgh, but not among the crowds in Holyrood Park? Hills of Hame has offered these experiences, and others, since start-up in 2014. However, uptake from…
Tagged with: Edinburgh, Fossils, Geology, Walking
Posted in Geological Walks, Geological Walks (urban), Scotland
Posted in Geological Walks, Geological Walks (urban), Scotland
Walk One: Pavement Palaeontology
A PDF description of the Pavement Palaeontology walk. If you’d like to make enquires about the guided walks, please use the contact form below.
Tagged with: Edinburgh, Fossils, Geological Walks, Palaeontology, PavementPalaeontology
Posted in Geological Walks (urban)
Posted in Geological Walks (urban)
Starting Edinburgh Geological Walks mid-August
The main aim of Hills of Hame is to take people out to more remote areas but urban geology in Edinburgh is great too. The guides will go up on the site here for people to look at, and use…
Tagged with: Edinburgh, Fossils, Geology, Hillwalking, Palaeontology, Pavement Palaeontology, urban geology
Posted in Geological Walks, Geological Walks (low-level), Uncategorized
Posted in Geological Walks, Geological Walks (low-level), Uncategorized
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