Geology of East Lothian

Pre-requisites for enrolment

No previous knowledge of the subject is assumed. Some off-road walking along beaches and rough paths. Participants need to be used to walking on rough ground, but the distances are short (total 4 miles over the course of the day).

Special Information

Participants should wear good walking footwear and warm, waterproof clothing.

Content of Course

Day 1 

Meet in North Berwick for a classroom introduction to the rocks and landscapes of East Lothian, followed by a walking excursion in along the shore at North Berwick.

Day 2

Dunbar - harbour, entrance to the Battery (across the lifting bridge).

Teaching method(s)

Lecture-based indoor introduction with map observation. Outdoor learning focussed on what students can directly observe and experience.

Learning outcomes

By the end of this course students should be able to:

• Appreciate how the modern landscape of East Lothian has been formed;

• Recognise the main rock types found in the area, and appreciate their links to the landscape and their use by people;

• Appreciate that the long, slow story of change that has created this area continues with modern processes.

Sources

Core Readings

https://www.scottishgeology.com/find-out-more/publications/#east_lothian

Web Sources

https://www.edinburghgeolsoc.org/publications/geoconservation-leaflets/

Class Handouts

Class handouts will be provided.

Queries

If you have questions regarding the course or enrolment, please contact COL Reception at Paterson's Land by email COL@ed.ac.uk or by phone 0131 650 4400.

Student support

If you have a disability, learning difficulty or health condition which may affect your studies, please let us know by ticking the 'specific support needs' box on your course application form. This will allow us to make appropriate adjustments in advance and in accordance with your rights under the Equality Act 2010. For more information please visit the Student Support section of our website.